Organisation, Governance & Change
Evolve your organisation so it can adapt and deliver
Organisational change creates opportunities to improve performance and respond to evolving business needs. As companies grow, their structures and governance arrangements need to evolve too, ensuring they remain equipped to deliver their ambitions.
Yet achieving the intended benefits of change isn't always straightforward. Gartner's research found that only 32% of business leaders reported healthy employee adoption of the last change they led, while McKinsey found that organisations lost an average of 42% of the potential financial value of their transformations during implementation and the period that followed.
We help organisations adapt their structures and establish governance arrangements that support effective decision-making and clear accountability. We also provide experienced leadership and practical support for transformation programmes, helping organisations navigate complexity and keep change focused on the outcomes it needs to deliver.
Our involvement doesn't end with recommending a new direction. We work alongside leadership teams to turn decisions into meaningful change, ensuring improvements take hold and the organisation is equipped to sustain them.
Where we can help
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The way a organisation is structured has a direct influence on how effectively it operates. As companies grow or their priorities change, existing structures can become less suitable for what the business needs to achieve. This can lead to confusion over responsibilities and unnecessary layers of management, making decisions slower and adding cost without delivering additional value.
We help evaluate how effectively the current structure supports ambitions and identify where changes are needed. This might involve redesigning individual functions or looking more broadly at how the organisation is configured to deliver its strategy. Our focus is on establishing clear accountability and ensuring you have the right structure to support your future direction.
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Poor governance doesn't always mean a lack of rules or procedures. In some companies, the problem is that too many decisions require approval from too many people, while in others, important decisions are made without sufficient oversight. Both can undermine performance, creating delays or exposure to unnecessary risk.
We help establish governance arrangements that provide appropriate oversight without slowing the business down. This includes defining decision-making authority and clarifying where accountability sits, so leaders understand which decisions they can make independently and when wider approval is required. The result is more effective decision-making, with the right level of control and greater confidence in how the organisation is managed.
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Significant organisational change can create opportunities to improve performance or enable a business to pursue a new direction. But even when the ambition is clear, translating it into a successful transformation can be difficult. Without a realistic understanding of what needs to change and how the organisation will manage the transition, initiatives can lose momentum and fail to deliver the expected benefits.
We help shape and deliver transformation programmes that are grounded in their strategic objectives. From assessing the current position and defining the changes required, through to overseeing implementation, we provide experienced support to help navigate the transition. Our focus is on maintaining accountability for delivery and ensuring the intended improvements translate into measurable value.
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The case for change may be compelling, but that doesn't automatically mean the people affected will embrace it. Even well-designed initiatives can encounter resistance, particularly when established habits are deeply ingrained. Without effective adoption, you risk investing significant time and money in changes that fail to deliver lasting improvements.
We help build adoption into change programmes from the outset. By involving employees early, we help them understand why change is necessary and what it means for them, while addressing the concerns that might prevent them from embracing new approaches. Our focus is on embedding change into everyday working practices, ensuring the benefits continue long after the initial programme has finished.
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Even when you have a clear strategy, differences of opinion within its leadership teams can make it difficult to put that strategy into practice. Competing priorities or unresolved disagreements can slow progress, while conflicting messages from senior leaders create confusion.
We help leadership teams establish a shared understanding of what needs to achieved and agree how they will work together to deliver it. Through facilitated discussions and practical advisory support, we help resolve areas of disagreement and establish clear commitments that leaders can take back into their respective teams. The aim is to create genuine alignment, enabling decisions to be made with confidence and change to progress more effectively.
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Running a business or leading a significant part of an organisation can be demanding, particularly when important decisions have far-reaching consequences. Senior leaders don't always have access to an independent perspective or the specialist experience needed to challenge their thinking and explore alternative approaches.
We provide access to experienced strategic advisers and Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) who bring independent insight and relevant expertise to challenges. Support can range from advice on a specific strategic issue to ongoing board advisory or formal NED appointments. We help you access the experience needed to make informed decisions and navigate complex challenges, without necessarily committing to additional permanent executive resource.
ORGANISTION DESIGN
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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TRANSFORMATION GOVERNANCE
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CAPACITY PLANNING
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CHANGE COMMUNICATIONS
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REPORTING STRUCTURES
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RESOURCE OPTIMISATION
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CROSS FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENT
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
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CHANGE READINESS
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POLICY DEVELOPMENT
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RISK MANAGEMENT
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GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
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CHANGE LEADERSHIP
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DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
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BOARD EFFECTIVNESS
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CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
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NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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ORGANISTION DESIGN | ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES | TRANSFORMATION GOVERNANCE | CAPACITY PLANNING | CHANGE COMMUNICATIONS | REPORTING STRUCTURES | RESOURCE OPTIMISATION | CROSS FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENT | STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT | CHANGE READINESS | POLICY DEVELOPMENT | RISK MANAGEMENT | GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK | CHANGE LEADERSHIP | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY | BOARD EFFECTIVNESS | CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION | NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
The real value of change lies in what it enables
Successful organisational change depends on more than redesigning structures or establishing new governance arrangements. Developing leadership capability and creating the right organisational culture can help people embrace new ways of working, while evolving partner relationships and commercial ecosystems may be essential when change affects how a business goes to market.
By connecting organisational change with the expertise needed to make it successful, we help businesses realise the intended benefits and create lasting value.