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Change @ Apricot

Embracing change isn’t an option.

It's a necessity for thriving organisations.

We created our principles of change to galvanise leaders who are making that embrace. Our Principled approach is the guiding framework for both the “hearts” and “minds” of change. We’re not just about making change happen. We’re about making change work for everyone involved.

  • Principles of Change

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  • Align with change that matters

    Align with change that matters

    A connection to purpose is an extremely powerful motivator. We make sure that our change initiatives connect to the heart of our organisation's purpose and values. This helps everyone feel a sense of shared commitment and meaning.

  • Meet people where they're at

    Change is an individual experience; we strive to cater for that. Value the fact that everyone has their own unique experiences, beliefs, and feelings about change. Understand and respect individual perspectives: adjust our approach to suit their needs.

  • Empower everyone to contribute appropriately

    With their own authentic voice, everyone can lead change. Encourage collaboration and active involvement of all stakeholders, to a clearly defined change process. This empowers people to support change in their own unique and authentic way. Remember that everyone has valuable skills, insights, and ideas that can contribute to our success.

  • Learn together through experimentation

    Change can be pre-planned, but never predefined. We openly embrace a flexible, phase-by-phase approach to change by trying out new strategies, by leveraging relevant data, learning from what works and what doesn't, and refining our plans as we go.

  • With better information, change the plan (and explain why)

    All change is learning. We stay open to change and adapt with agility: ready to adjust our plans when new information, data, or feedback comes our way. Keep everyone in the loop by sharing any changes openly and explaining why we're making them.

  • Make decisions visibly

    “Seeing is believing” - Include diverse perspectives in our decision-making process and ensure that it aligns with our organisation's values. Prioritise effort in keeping everyone informed about when, how, and why decisions are made. Give clarity on who gives what level of input into major and minor decisions.

  • Measure progress with both numbers and stories

    Measure progress with both numbers and stories

    “Hearts and Minds” - Use both organizational data and personal experiences to evaluate the success of our change initiatives. Pay attention to the emotional side of change, as well as the practical outcomes.

  • Healthy Change Lasts

    Change should strengthen our organization. When change is approached in a healthy, supportive, and balanced manner, it is more likely to become a lasting part of our culture. Our change approaches prioritise the well-being and sustainability of the organisation, teams, and individuals.

Services.

You can’t create meaningful change through “ticking boxes”;
We help our clients think deeply and collaborate widely to make change sustainable, effective.

  • Our change leadership framework is centered on three areas of change leadership skills:

    Self Change Leadership: Leading yourself as an individual through change

    Team Change Leadership: Leading your team through change

    Organisational Change Leadership: Leading an organisational change.

  • Significant business change including business restructures, process and digital change all require change management support. Our change management services support the people side of change to ensure a project or program of work meets ROI and business benefits.

  • Businesses now have the opportunity to design strategic agility and competitive advantage through every level of the organisation and engage each stakeholder.

    From growing their operating model, releasing new products, expanding into new markets and increasing organisational performance, our change management programs allow for people to be developed and cultures to strengthen.

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