Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management Insights

As technology advances, the inevitability of change in organisations becomes steadily greater. It follows that the need to manage change well is crucial for success. As organisations of all shapes and sizes pour money in to new technologies like automation, machine learning and AI, there is a heightened focus on ensuring these investments are not wasted. Knowing how to navigate these changes effectively can make a significant difference to the return on investment (ROI) you w

For every small or medium business (SME), growth is the ultimate goal, but it often brings unexpected chaos and resource strain. This week's Saturday Catch-Up emphasises a core truth: managing change effectively is not an optional cost, but a critical, positive investment that maximises the ROI of every new initiative.

Is full-time change management overkill for your business? Discover how utilising a fractional change management service provides top-tier, unbiased expertise, ensures optimised resource allocation, and delivers significant cost savings without the full-time overhead.

A common pitfall in change management is confusing the 'big picture' approach with the 'day-to-day' tasks. Is your organisation defining a Change Strategy or just building a Change Plan? Discover the crucial difference between these two documents—one setting the high-level course based on risks and environment, and the other detailing the actions needed to move from readiness to full adoption.

Change Management isn't just about managing resistance; it's about maximising the Return on Investment (ROI) of any new initiative. For Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that often lack in-house change specialists, outsourcing this critical function allows internal teams to focus their longer-term investment on core business activities. See why bringing in external expertise is a smart, strategic move for scaling and future-proofing your business.

When you think about transformation, it’s more than just tweaking a few processes or updating technology. It’s about fundamentally rethinking how your business operates to meet evolving market demands and customer expectations. The success of your transformation efforts will be driven by several key factors.

In this blog post, we explore strategies to effectively communicate the benefits of portfolio change and gain buy-in from stakeholders.

Change readiness is the proactive approach to anticipating, preparing for, and adapting to change effectively. Depending at which point in time you're approaching an organisation to consider readiness, this term might mean slightly different things.

For anyone who loves a laugh around the office, you're probably not going to the profession of Change Management  for your next three-minute set. It is time we fixed that, because change management does not have to be dull and daunting. By infusing creativity and enthusiasm into change management activities, you get the kind of audience engagement you have been hoping for. You might not quite be ready to deliver a stand-up routine on why replacing a critical system is a jolly

It is uncertain when it happened, but change has become an inevitable component of our lives. Learning to navigate these shifts with grace and agility is essential. This is where change management steps in, not just as an effective business strategy, but as a crucial life skill. We explore how applying core principles—like a growth mindset, setting clear goals, and building resilience—can empower you to optimise personal productivity, enhance adaptability, and transform your

The power of vision lies in being able to inspire and align people and cultures towards a common goal. A strong vision provides direction and purpose to those who may otherwise feel lost or unsure. In today's Saturday catch-up: the Power of Vision, we'll explore the importance of a clear and compelling vision, and strategies for crafting and communicating it effectively.

Having crisis communication strategies already in place is much simpler than trying to pull it together in the literal heat of the moment.

Organisations recognise that employees value transparent communication, but can they deliver it?

Change encourages organisations and teams to develop a positive balance between trust, vision, values and tension.

While supporting an outsourcing program, I found Sales and Finance in stalemate, passively hoping for system changes to fix their process handover. This "War Story" illustrates Kotter’s Accelerator: Enabling Action by Removing Barriers. The fix: I coordinated workshops, securing agreements on new responsibilities and designing five infographics to simplify complex delegation changes, driving a successful go-live.

Is it finally time to shake things up and revamp how we handle change in the workplace?

Gaining support from managers and supervisors during change is a fundamental role of a change manager. We need people at all levels of the change to accept it, engage with it and adopt it. But we need more from leaders. We're really asking people leaders to model their acceptance publicly of something they don't have a great deal of control over. For some leaders this can feel like over-promising and is a risk they may shy away from taking.