Digital transformation can feel big, technical, and overwhelming. New systems, new processes, new ways of working—it’s a lot for people to take in. But at its heart, transformation is about people. And people don’t connect with project plans or technical jargon. They connect with stories. Why Stories Work Stories make the vision real. They explain…
On paper, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) look like a golden ticket to growth. Two organisations combine their strengths, expand their market share, and promise shareholders a brighter future. Yet, despite the glossy headlines and strategic plans, most M&A deals stumble. Why? It’s rarely the spreadsheets that fail. The real cracks appear in the spaces between…
As we move into the latter half of the decade, the landscape of change management continues to evolve at an accelerated pace. The Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) highlighted in a session earlier this month, what is shaping the future of our field. From artificial intelligence to the human element of leadership, these shifts…
The Human-Centric Framework for Future-Ready Workplaces “Change is good… you go first.” — The Princess Diaries (2001) Change Across Microchips: The New Reality of Change In this current world, where meeting rooms aren’t physical, traditional change management can fall short. With organisations that are split by physical location and made up of employees who are…
When I founded Up Time Consulting 20 years ago, I couldn’t have imagined how much we’d grow, the obstacles we’d face, or the lessons we’d learn along the way. It feels like a lifetime ago, and yet the journey has been filled with constant change, growth, and, most importantly, people. Back then, it was just…
Change is happening all around us but is often misunderstood. Despite the best-laid strategies, beautifully designed PowerPoints, and town halls full of energy, the truth remains: most change efforts stumble not because of the change itself, but because of the clarity gap. People simply don’t understand what change reallymeans for them. That’s where The Clarity Code comes…
After years of working on change initiatives, it has become so clear that there is a direct link between Employee Well-being and Successful Change Management. Prioritising employee well-being during change initiatives is not just a compassionate approach; it’s a strategic one that leads to more successful transitions and better outcomes. In today’s business environment, change…
In today’s constantly changing business landscape, employees look to executives/leaders for clarity, direction, and reassurance during times of transition. So, how can you, as a leader ensure their change communication is effective? It comes down to the three C’s: Clarity, Consistency, and Connection. Clarity: The “Why” and “What” One of the biggest reasons…
Lessons From the Day of Love On the surface, Valentine’s Day is about the material things: chocolate boxes and teddy bears, special meals and outward, tangible expressions of feelings. But if we look a little deeper, it says a lot about how we relate to people and, as change managers, there are things we can…
It’s New Year, New You season! People are speaking in motivational Pinterest quotes. Karen from accounting is on a juice cleanse. The gym is flooded with new converts to the cult of exercise (until they discover the church of Gin in February). It’s a great time of year – everything feels fresh and there’s a…