Organisational change is rarely just about structures. It affects confidence, culture, performance and trust. We help leaders develop a clear rationale, consult meaningfully and move from proposal to implementation with a defensible decision record.
This service is useful when
- roles, teams or reporting lines need to change;
- redundancy or redeployment may be required;
- the organisation is moving to a new operating model;
- contractual terms, working arrangements or locations may change;
- a merger, growth programme or funding change requires workforce redesign;
- collective consultation or trade union engagement may apply.
How the work is run
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Business case
We help clarify the problem, evidence, objectives, constraints and realistic alternatives before consultation begins.
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Design
Structures, roles, selection approaches, timelines and decision responsibilities are developed in a way that can be explained and implemented.
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Consultation
We prepare consultation materials, manager briefings, employee communications, questions and response processes so feedback can genuinely influence the outcome.
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Implementation
We support selection, redeployment, notices, contractual documentation and the practical transition into the new arrangements.
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Close and learn
The decision record, equality considerations, employee experience and lessons for future change are captured rather than lost at the end of the process.
What you can expect
- a clear and documented change rationale;
- consultation planning and governance;
- practical timelines and decision points;
- manager and employee communications;
- support with redeployment, selection and settlement strategy;
- union and stakeholder engagement where required;
- implementation support rather than advice that stops at the proposal stage.
Timing
The timetable is shaped by the scale of the change, consultation obligations, contractual notice and the organisation's ability to make informed decisions. We will not compress a process into an unrealistic timetable simply to create a false sense of speed.
Engagement and fees
We agree the scope, likely timetable and fees before work begins. Fixed fees are available where the work can be defined clearly.
Related policies
Change is easier to manage when redundancy, redeployment, contractual change, flexible working and consultation frameworks are aligned. Browse the Organisational Change Pack.
Common questions
Can you help before the proposal is announced?
Yes. The most valuable work often happens before communication begins, while the organisation can still test its rationale, options and implementation risks.
Do you support collective consultation and trade union engagement?
Yes. We can help plan and manage collective consultation, prepare information, engage representatives and maintain a clear decision record.
Can you work alongside employment lawyers?
Yes. We can lead the organisational and HR delivery while legal advisers address specialist legal questions or litigation risk.
This page describes an approach rather than a fixed product. Scope, and whether this is the right service at all, are established in the first conversation. Nothing here is legal advice.