Many change programmes fail to deliver a successful and sustainable outcome due to unrealistic expectations, a top-down “just do it” approach and a solution that can’t deliver the impact that was envisaged. Good interim contractors or external consultants can resolve some of...

I love working in transformational change. Supporting long-term sustainable business growth by bringing teams together to work differently is as rewarding as it is challenging.

However, I’ve been in this business a long time and I’ve noticed that recently life has gotten a lot harder...

In a world that is ever more complex and disruptive, change management needs to be simple, transparent and effective if it’s to deliver the desired affect and provide value for money.

Here’s our top tips for achieving just that:

Simple

Use simple language

The most effective change...

The first in our series focused on strategy

A solid business strategy is essential if you are to get the most of your market. Over the coming weeks and months, we’ll be providing you with a series of blogs that aim to help you understand what this involves and how to improve on poor...

Learning from failure, missed opportunities and feedback is a key sign of business maturity. Companies that can do this effectively have a far higher success rate, as our experiences have proven.

"How did we get into this situation and how do we ensure it never happens again?"

In times of crisis...

Culture change is one of the hardest and slowest elements to influence in a business, but it can be the most rewarding thanks to its impact reverberating through the entire organisation

Once upon a time there was a company that wanted its staff to be the best they could be, for its teams to be...

Organisational culture can either help or hinder your strategic direction. Here's why.

Do your organisation's actions reflect the values it demands of its people? Have you ever considered how this might impact on your ability to successful bring about change?

When it comes to transformational...

When you’re under pressure to make sales, it can be difficult to see where improvements could be made. But a simple tweak here or there could be all that’s needed to make a difference.

You’re about to sign off on a new contract that will be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds...

Hands up if you tend to develop products and services based on what you think people want rather than what you know they do?

If your hand is up, you need to read on….  When was the last time that you actually asked your customers what they want? Be honest with yourself here. Do you...

I founded Oakwood because believed that there is a fundamental need for a different kind of management consultancy in the UK. Oakwood Management Consulting was formed to fill that need. We provide real solutions to real business problems and we will overturn all negative perceptions about the...