{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6723615c981ad02cb413ff68/68c162ca4027d9f21fb8c29f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Balancing top-down with bottom-up | Ricardo Pinto","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6723615c981ad02cb413ff68/1757504190393-0336e47b-ac4c-4e26-bc17-6605be1f421e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In Episode 27 of The IT Business Partner Playbook, I’m joined by Ricardo Pinto, Strategy &amp; Portfolio Business Partner at Galp Energia in Lisbon.</p><p><br></p><p>Ricardo shares how his team drives value across five business units and ten geographies — balancing strategy, transparency, and trust in an industry navigating disruption.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><p><br></p><p>Strategy &amp; Portfolio Management – charging models, KPIs, and value measurement</p><p><br></p><p>From Gatekeeper to Connector – evolving perceptions of BRM</p><p><br></p><p>OKRs &amp; Transparency – breaking silos and boosting motivation</p><p><br></p><p>Career Journey – lessons from development, product ownership, and analysis</p><p><br></p><p>Industry Challenges – oil &amp; gas underdogs, renewables, and investor expectations</p><p><br></p><p>This episode highlights how BRMs can act as connectors, building trust while enabling transformation in even the most complex and regulated sectors.</p><p><br></p><p>You can also find a write-up of this podcast on the Business Partner Network  https://bpn.goagora.org/</p><p><br></p><p>#BRM #ITBusinessPartner #Leadership #Strategy #TheITBusinessPartnerPlaybook</p>","author_name":"Marc Morley"}