Change Management

In today's dynamic Public and Social Sector landscape, organisations need to adapt and evolve to stay competitive. Change is inevitable and can often feel never ending. Whether it's implementing new technologies, restructuring, mergers, compliance changes, funding model changes or cultural transformations. Effective change management is essential to minimise resistance, maximise employee engagement, avoid change fatigue and achieve the desired outcomes. It ensures that the entire organisation is prepared for and embraces change, leading to increased productivity, improved morale, and successful implementation. ANSON's PROSCI accredited consultants usually work with our preferred model ADKAR however we have a number of change models that we use to support your specific needs and your change journey.

Change Readiness Assessment

Before embarking on a change process, we can assist you to understand your organisation's readiness for change. Through analysing factors such as organisational culture, leadership alignment, communication effectiveness and employee engagement levels, we can identify areas of strength and potential barriers, which would underpin the development of the change management strategy. We often assist in the consultation that occurs prior to change and use focus groups and 1:1 discussion to then provide key insights to an organisation of any change resistance or barriers to change. Feedback from clients is consistent that this is critical work that allows them to commence a change process, mindful of the potential issues and forms a valuable part of change planning.

Change & Stakeholder Strategy

Strategy and planning will ideally be based on a set of assessment readiness findings and in close collaboration with you, we develop a comprehensive change strategy and plan. This includes defining clear goals and objectives, outlining key milestones, identifying stakeholders, and crafting effective communication and engagement strategies. Our goal is to ensure that your organisation has a well-defined roadmap for navigating the change process. Engaging stakeholders throughout the change process is vital for success. We help you identify and understand your stakeholders, assess their concerns and expectations, and develop targeted engagement strategies. We facilitate open and transparent communication channels, conduct workshops, and provide training to ensure stakeholders are informed, involved, and supportive of the change initiative.

Communication and Training

Effective communication is at the heart of successful change management. We assist you in developing a comprehensive communication plan that addresses key messages, timing, and channels. Our Consultants help craft compelling and consistent change messages that resonate with employees at all levels. We support you in delivering clear, timely, and transparent communication to create a shared understanding and manage expectations throughout the change process. Equipping employees with the necessary skills and knowledge is crucial for successful change implementation. We design and deliver training programs tailored to the specific needs of your organisation. Our training focuses on building change resilience, enhancing adaptability, and providing employees with the tools and resources to embrace and thrive during the transition.

Change Implementation and Monitoring

We support you during the implementation phase, providing guidance, monitoring progress, and addressing challenges that may arise. Our Consultants work closely with your project teams, ensuring that the change initiatives stay on track, milestones are achieved, and risks are managed effectively. We monitor the impact of the change, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments to optimise outcomes.