IT Business Partner Playbook – Jag Sohal

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Welcome to episode 3! Celebrating Authenticity, Community, and Innovation in hashtag#BRM

🎙️ Highlights
In my conversation with Jag Sohal BRMP, a seasoned Senior IT Business Relationship Manager with 15 years of experience, we explored the evolving dynamics of BRM and the profound impact of authenticity, community, and innovation on workplace culture and success.

💡 Key Takeaways
1️⃣ Jag shared personal insights on balancing life as a parent and professional, highlighting the value of resilience, adaptability, and authenticity in both roles.

2️⃣ Empowering Workplace Cultures
From organizing impactful Diwali celebrations to fostering diversity and inclusion, Jag emphasized the importance of creating environments where employees can express their authentic selves, leading to deeper connections and stronger engagement.

3️⃣ BRM as a Catalyst for Change
Jag discussed the power of fostering connections within and beyond the workplace, noting that their 23-strong BRM team is integral to NFU Mutual’s success. We also explored how initiatives like a monthly dashboard for IT Execs and a prioritisation process elevate transparency, alignment, and value creation.

4️⃣ Hybrid Work & Team Motivation
We discussed daily calls with fun quizzes, team charters for collaboration etiquette and social events to maintain connection.

5️⃣ Adapting and Leading with Humility
Jag highlighted the importance of adaptability, humility, and understanding unique organisational cultures. Whether it’s managing governance or building vendor relationships, a BRM must remain flexible and open to change.

🌐 Looking Ahead
This episode is a testament to the potential of BRMs to drive innovation, foster connection, and build resilient communities. We’re excited to feature more professionals like Jag who are shaping the future of BRM, so please get in touch if you’d like to take part!

💬 Have a listen/watch and let us know what resonated most with you from this episode. How do you see BRMs transforming their organisations? Can you imagine organisations transforming without them??

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My sincere thanks to Jag for taking part in this episode. There is a lot more we could have talked about, so I’m sure we’ll be chatting to Jag again next year!

Jag Sohal
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