You’ve just been named the sponsor of an important change in your organisation. That’s not a title. It’s a responsibility. If the change succeeds, you can proudly put it on your resume. If it fails, it could set back your next career move. Most sponsors know the...
Making Successful Change
Managing psychosocial risks in organisational change
When a change or restructure is managed poorly it not only puts the success of your change at risk, it can also trigger significant stress for your people. And regulators are now watching. The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) learned this the hard way. During a...
Is change fatigue undermining your transformation?
Change fatigue. When people are exhausted, disengaged, and over it. When apathy and frustration rule. Sound familiar? Change fatigue is now one of the top five barriers to success in 2025, according to the latest Gallagher research. Some compelling stats: 71% of...
Don’t let the current state limit your thinking about the future state
Too often, I see people in organisations compromising the ideal future state, based on their perceptions of limitations in the current state. They will start with a brave and bold vision that has the potential to make a real impact. But as the conversation...
Resistance: feedback in disguise
Are you experiencing resistance with your organisational change? If this feels frustrating, you’re not alone. But here's an interesting thought: what if that resistance isn't just a headache? What if it's actually trying to tell you something valuable? What resistance...
Build an innovation culture, one change at a time
The change you’re leading right now is important. So is the next one. And the one after that. You see, every change you make and how you make it contributes to your organisation’s culture. Manage this change well and you have change success. Manage multiple changes...
Change: evolution or revolution?
“One person’s evolution is another person’s revolution.” I heard this recently from a colleague and it really got me thinking. When I’m working with senior leaders overseeing a transformation or those championing a change within the business, we often discuss how...
Don’t put the project manager in charge of your change!
Don’t get me wrong, project managers are great. Some of my closest allies are project managers! They ensure your project hits deadlines, stays on budget, and meets quality standards. But leading the change? That’s your responsibility. As a senior leader in charge of a...
Why I love helping organisations make successful change
For over 20 years I’ve led and supported significant changes in government, health, and large organisations. Changes such as new systems and processes, restructures, culture change, capability uplifts, and digital transformations. I’ve seen what happens when change is...









