Change & Adoption
Help change take hold in everyday work
We help organisations turn plans into changes people can put into practice.
Together, we clarify what needs to change and why, involve the people affected and address what makes the new way difficult to use.
We test progress in everyday work and adapt the approach to what teams learn.
Does this sound familiar?
The story is not consistent
Messages clash, trust is thin and leaders are not aligned on what success looks like.
Previous changes did not stick
New ways of working faded as everyday pressures took over, and people are doubtful that this time will be different.
Adoption is patchy
Rollouts are live but workarounds and shadow systems keep the old way going.
Progress is hard to judge
Activity is being reported, but it is unclear whether everyday work is changing or where more support is needed.
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How we work
Clarify the change
Review plans and hear from the people involved to understand what needs to change, why it matters and what remains uncertain.
Work with those affected
Explore what the change asks of different teams, where concerns arise and what support or practical adjustments are needed.
Support local action
Help managers and teams work through questions, agree what to try and raise issues that need decisions or support elsewhere.
Test, learn & adjust
Try changes in everyday work, review what helps and what gets in the way, and use that learning to adjust the plan.
What changes
Clearer direction
People understand why the change matters, what it means for their work and which questions still need answers.
More workable changes
Practical barriers are addressed, with clearer expectations and support for teams to use the new way of working.
Useful feedback
Concerns and experience from daily work inform decisions, so difficulties can be addressed while the change develops.
A clearer view of progress
Leaders can see where new practices are taking hold, where difficulties remain and what needs attention next.
Our approach
Change asks people to work differently, often while familiar pressures and responsibilities remain. It can also unsettle their sense of competence, trusted relationships or confidence in what comes next. We explore how people experience the change and what needs to happen for new ways of working to take hold.
We explore what people believe the change will mean for their daily work.
People may support the strategic purpose of a change while worrying about losing influence, valued working relationships or pride in their craft. Past experiences of change also shape how credible a new proposal feels. We explore these dynamics alongside workload and capacity, helping you understand what needs acknowledgement, open discussion or practical adjustment to the plan.
Related Programmes
When you need focused support to help a planned or ongoing change take hold.
Over 8 weeks, we help you clarify the change, address barriers and test how new ways of working take hold.
When your team needs to turn broad ambitions into shared priorities and practical next steps.
In a half day, we help you turn strategy into a small set of moves people can act on.
When an unresolved decision is holding up progress and you need the right people to work through it.
In a single session, we help you make the decision that is not landing.
