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Whether you are contemplating a career transition or simply curious about the forces shaping the modern workplace, join us on this exploration of the multifaceted world of employment change through our blog posts.

Pro-sigh or Pro-ski? Is Prosci worth it for change managers?
Is Prosci worth it? Two hiring managers share how much weight they give the certification, what it teaches and what it can't replace.

The words that give your power away (and what to say instead)
The small words that quietly give your power away at work, and what to say instead. Nan Gesche on the double bind, being yourself and negotiating language.

How to negotiate your salary or rate: the skill nobody teaches you
Nobody teaches us to negotiate. Nan Gesche's simple framework for preparing, holding the conversation and following up when you ask for more.

Org design for growth, not scarcity: why cutting headcount for AI backfires
Cutting headcount for AI savings often backfires. Catia Davim and Amy O'Donohue on redesigning work for growth, and where to start when you're told to restructure.

Why good org design still fails: the run, serve, change model explained
You've done the org design and it still isn't working. Stefan Norrvall's run, serve, change model explains the three types of work every organisation does.

Why people resist change: Stefan Norrvall says "change resistance" isn't a thing
Why do people resist change? Stefan Norrvall argues it's a rational response to broken structure, and shares five practical ways to find and fix the cause.

Going solo as a change consultant: art, or red hot mess?
Thinking of going solo as a change consultant? Kate Murray shares the honest version: day rate vs consulting, pricing, admin and six lessons from four years on her own.

How to get into change management (even if you've never heard of it)
Naomi Jones walked into an interview for a job she'd never heard of. Her five tips for getting into change management, from the Change It Podcast.

Psychosocial Risk & Safety: What It Means for Change Managers – Featuring Jenn Zuber
Workplace mental health is gaining attention, but psychosocial risks remain widely misunderstood. I sit down with Jenn Zuber to unpack what psychosocial risks are, why they matter, and how change managers can play a crucial role in mitigating them.

Debunking Organisational Myths with James Healy: Embracing Behavioural Science for Meaningful Change
Debunking the myths of change, unveiling the REAL truths
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Leadership in the Age of AI: Navigating Change and Mental Health with Paul Gibbons
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and workplace evolution calls for a transformative approach to leadership—one that addresses both technological disruption and the growing mental health concerns within teams.

Embracing Industry Shifts and Career Growth: Insights from Transformation Leader Petra Fawcett
A story of how to navigate industry transitions, develop as a leader, and remain relevant in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.

What is the difference between Operating Model and Organisation Design?
In the world of business transformation, terms like "operating model" and "organisation design" are often used interchangeably. Understand their nuances and what they mean to you.

Understanding the hierarchy of roles in Change
What do the various titles of Change mean? What do I need for my organisation? What skills do I need to progress? All these questions and more answered within.

How to recruit for the best Change Management in the market...
How to fix your recruitment for Change..

Are you a Victim? The antidote to Victimisation
Victimisation is incredibly distructive to our Change Programs and is be coming ever prevalent in our Change Peers, Sponsors and Audiences

10 Tips for How to Get Into Change Management
We interviewed two recruitment experts that specialise in change and came up with a ten point action plan

How hybrid are they really?
I’m having increased conversations around expectations, flexibility and the definition of hybrid.

Looking at leaving Management Consulting?
5 reasons why an exit could be for you.

Top 5 tips for building Change Capability
Your playbook for building Change capability!

Change Management Review 2022
In the last fortnight, the pace of hiring has started to calm following a frenetic year - we discuss the year in review

Role clarity in the Recruiting Process - Part 2
The clarification continues - part 2 of my discussion with Dr Jen Frahm about the definitions of a Change Leader, Change Sponsor and Change Manager

Role Clarity in the Recruiting Process
I spoke to Change expert and author Dr Jen Frahm to get her thoughts about the blurred lines in Change.