GCP Team Archives - Good Change People

Feedback Loops: The Secret Weapon of Successful Change

When it comes to leading change, most organisations focus on crafting a strategy, communicating it clearly, and executing it efficiently. But one often overlooked factor can make or break the success of a change initiative, feedback loops. Feedback loops aren’t just mechanisms for collecting opinions, they’re

How and Why You Should Engage Middle Management During Organisation Change

Markets shift, technologies advance, and customer expectations evolve. For organisations to remain competitive and resilient, they must continuously adapt. Yet, while strategy is often set at the top and implemented at the operational level, there is a crucial layer of leadership that can make or break

How To Handle Change When Your Company is in Crisis Mode

Change is challenging under normal circumstances, but when a company is in crisis, the stakes – and the stress – are exponentially higher. Financial uncertainty, operational disruption, or reputational threats can make even small adjustments feel overwhelming. Yet, it is precisely in these moments that effective

Sustaining Change After Go-Live: Tips for Long-Term Success

In most organisations, significant effort goes into planning and delivering change programmes. Leaders set strategies, consultants provide expertise, and teams work tirelessly towards a critical milestone: go-live. Whether it is the launch of a new system, the roll-out of a new process, or the introduction of

The Silent Revolution: How Change is Happening Without Formal Programmes

When most people think about organisational change, they imagine large-scale programmes: carefully planned initiatives with steering committees, project plans, communications strategies, and dashboards. Traditional change management has long been associated with structure, governance, and top-down planning. But in 2025, something different is happening. A quieter, less

Why Digital Change Fails: 5 Pitfalls to Avoid

Digital transformation has become one of the most overused phrases in business over the past decade. Organisations in every sector are investing heavily in new technologies, systems, and platforms with the promise of greater efficiency, improved customer experience, and competitive advantage. Yet despite the hype and

When Multiple Changes Collide: How Do You Manage Overlapping Transformations?

Digital transformation, restructuring, mergers, regulatory updates, and cultural initiatives often happen simultaneously. While each change might make sense on its own, overlapping transformations can create complexity, confusion, and fatigue for employees. Managing these intersecting initiatives requires careful planning, strategic communication, and a keen awareness of the

Using Data to Drive Smarter Change Decisions

Whether responding to shifting customer expectations, regulatory updates, or technological disruption, change has become a permanent feature of organisational life. Yet not all change is successful. Too often, decisions are based on gut instinct, political agendas, or incomplete information – leading to wasted resources and disengaged

Change Roadmaps: What They Are and How to Create Them

Change is a constant in today’s organisations – whether it’s implementing new technology, restructuring teams, or shifting strategic priorities. But change without a clear plan is a recipe for confusion and resistance. That’s where change roadmaps come in. A change roadmap is more than just a timeline. It’s a strategic

Change Vs. Transition: Understanding the Difference That Drives Success

Change is inevitable in every organisation. But while many companies focus on executing the change, few recognise the power and necessity of managing the transition that follows. Understanding the difference between change and transition is not just semantics, it’s the key to successful change management. What