Change Change

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Change Change

There is something quite ironic about this thing called Change Management. At Untypical, we have been working in this space since the mid-1990s and in reality, for most change practitioners, nothing has changed.Tried and true (or is that tired and true?) methodologies that deliver change programs in pretty much the same way as they did back in the early days.People who create artefacts like change plans, BIAs (that's a business impact assessment for those not "in the know") and comms plans, the delivery of which are often used as the milestones of success more than the actual delivery of agreed outcomes.We don't think that approach works anymore.We are setting out to change change. We'd love you to join us on the journey.

  1. 27

    The Chief No Risk Officer

    In most organisations, all risk is sanitised before it gets anywhere the Chief Risk Officer. Neil asks whether, in a Transformaginative world, this role should be renamed.

  2. 26

    Managing Expectations

    Create expectations and meet them. Neil says that if you let others set them, you're setting yourself up for failure.

  3. 25

    Two really important questions

    Neil explains why these two questions are probably the most important questions that a change leader can ask.

  4. 24

    One size fits one

    One size does NOT fit all. Neil says that if you're lucky, one size might fit some. Best to assume that one size fits one.

  5. 23

    Forget WIIFM. Think WIIFT instead.

    Don't spend too much time thinking about what's in it for me. Instead, think about what's in it for THEM.

  6. 22

    Change Management and methodologies

    Isn't it ironic that Change Management doesn't seem to have changed very much over the years.

  7. 21

    Looking forward or looking back?

    Are you spending too much time looking behind you? In this episode, Neil encourages you to look forward.

  8. 20

    Could ... not should

    Should implies adherence to an expectation. Could has no limits. In this episode, Neil explains the difference.

  9. 19

    Engagement is more than communication

    Communication is not the same as engagement. Neil explains that engagement is always based on a relationship

  10. 18

    Same recipe = same cake

    If you always choose the same recipe, don't be surprised when you always get the same cake. Neil also lets you into a little secret about HIS favourite cake!

  11. 17

    So, who's really important?

    Think about your organisation. Who's really important. Neil's answer might surprise you.

  12. 16

    Create, don't fix

    Sometimes you have to be de-constructive to be constructive. Neil poses the question of whether you should re-build or renovate.

  13. 15

    Introducing Transformagination

    Transformagination. A new way of thinking without any limits. Neil introduces us to an exciting new concept.

  14. 14

    Transformation is NEVER an accident

    Transformation is never an accident. It usually needs a superhero to drive it. In this episode, Neil explains why.

  15. 13

    Think outside of the box

    People say you should think outside of the box. What box? Neil shares his thoughts on why there should be no box.

  16. 12

    Innovation isn't what it used to be

    We don't think that innovation is what it used to be. Be truly innovative! Neil discusses the difference between innovation and a good idea.

  17. 11

    Change or Challenge ... or both?

    If you add 'lle' to Change Manager, you'll become a Challenge Manager. Just saying. Neil discusses the importance of challenging when you are leading change.

  18. 10

    Imagine

    We don't think people spend enough time imagining. Imagine if they did.

  19. 9

    Transformation is not just big change

    Lots of people think transformation is just big change. Wrong! It's much more. Neil explains the difference in this episode.

  20. 8

    We don't like change management

    We don't think that change should be managed. We think change should always be led. Neil explains the difference.

  21. 7

    Who's telling YOUR story?

    Corporate comms have never been very good at telling stories. Hear what Neil has to say about the role of story tellers.

  22. 6

    Are you ready?

    As we publish our last episode for the year, Neil lays out what is in store for 2026. We hope you have a fantastic break. See you in 2026!

  23. 5

    So where do you turn ...

    ... when it all goes wrong? It can be a lonely place when it goes wrong. Check out what Neil has to say.

  24. 4

    What does awesome look like?

    The word awesome gets over-used ... find out Neil's thoughts on awesome.

  25. 3

    Newton might have been onto something ...

    Isaac Newton was one of the greatest mathematicians and physicists of all time. What is he doing in a business-related podcast? Neil will tell you in this episode.

  26. 2

    Transformation Is Hard

    And if it wasn't everyone would be doing it! In this episode, Neil discusses whether you are doing transformation or just big change.

  27. 1

    Are you over-complexifying change?

    Complexification is the direct opposite of simplification. In this episode, Neil challenges you to consider whether change needs to be as complex as people like to make it.

  28. 0

    Introduction

    In this episode, Neil kicks the podcast off by explaining why change needs to change.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

There is something quite ironic about this thing called Change Management. At Untypical, we have been working in this space since the mid-1990s and in reality, for most change practitioners, nothing has changed.Tried and true (or is that tired and true?) methodologies that deliver change programs in pretty much the same way as they did back in the early days.People who create artefacts like change plans, BIAs (that's a business impact assessment for those not "in the know") and comms plans, the delivery of which are often used as the milestones of success more than the actual delivery of agreed outcomes.We don't think that approach works anymore.We are setting out to change change. We'd love you to join us on the journey.

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Neil Butler

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