Change Readiness & Health Checks
Understand where you are — before you move forward
Every transformation starts somewhere, but not every organisation is ready to move at the same pace.
A Change Readiness or Health Check helps you understand your organisation’s current state before launching into design or delivery. It uncovers the conditions, constraints, and opportunities that will determine how change lands across your people, systems, and culture.
At changemaker, we go deeper than the usual discovery. We look beyond the processes and plans to understand the human environment your change will depend on, because people, not processes, determine whether transformation succeeds.
Our approach
You might know what’s not working, but only a trained eye can see what else needs attention before the journey ahead.
That’s what our Change Readiness and Health Checks do.
We diagnose what’s visible and what’s hidden. We look at everything from project governance to cultural friction, leadership alignment to change fatigue, and help you address issues early. This lets you build confidence before delivery begins.
What we assess
We combine structured diagnostics with behavioural insight to build a complete picture of readiness.
1.
Human Factors
We explore mindset, morale, and motivation: how people feel about change, how trust flows through the organisation, and whether leaders and teams are aligned.
2.
Organisational Readiness
We review structures, decision-making, communication, and governance: how work happens today, and what might need to evolve for change to land.
3.
Technical & Delivery Capability
We assess whether the systems, data, and delivery disciplines are in place to support what’s coming next.
4.
Risk & Opportunity Mapping
We highlight potential resistance points, blind spots, and enablers, giving you a clear roadmap for strengthening readiness and engagement.
How changemaker supports M&A
We work across all phases of the M&A lifecycle:
Pre-Deal: Assess and Align
- Change readiness diagnostics and cultural assessments.
- Leadership alignment sessions to clarify shared vision and values.
- Communication planning for due diligence and pre-announcement stages.
Integration: Deliver and Embed
- Integration planning that connects commercial, operational and cultural priorities.
- Human Change programmes to engage employees and reduce resistance.
- Clear governance and reporting frameworks to maintain pace and trust.
- Coaching for leaders to manage uncertainty and communication pressure.
Post-Integration: Sustain and Strengthen
- Leadership and team-development programmes to stabilise new structures.
- Adoption tracking to ensure behavioural and cultural embedding.
- Lessons-learned frameworks for future acquisitions.
Why organisations choose changemaker
Human-centred
We focus on the people who make integrations succeed.
Structured
We bring governance that ensures clarity and accountability.
Experienced
Our consultants and associates have worked across finance, tech, manufacturing and regulated industries.
Sustainable
We help you move beyond “integration complete” to “organisation performing better than before.”
How we support your change journey
At changemaker, we take a comprehensive and holistic approach to change, offering a wide range of services across four key areas:
Change Design
Supporting you in exploring what change might look like, or navigating your way to realising the change you desire.
Change Delivery
Implementing the governance and skills to plan and deliver change in an ambiguous world.
Human Change
Supporting the human being in understanding why and how to change to realise their full potential.
The outcomes
You’ll receive a practical, evidence-based view of your organisation’s readiness for change. This includes a set of clear, prioritised actions to improve capability, alignment, and confidence before launch.
The result? A smoother journey, fewer surprises, and a team that’s genuinely ready for transformation.
Why changemaker
- We combine structured analysis with human insight
- We spot the invisible factors that derail change, before they do
- We align leadership and teams around a shared vision of readiness
- We create clarity, ownership, and momentum ahead of delivery
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Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about how we help organisations deliver change more effectively.
When should we involve changemaker?
Ideally pre-deal, but we can enter at any stage — from cultural due diligence to stabilisation.
How do you handle confidentiality?
We design communication and change plans with discretion, aligning with legal and comms teams.
Do you work with private equity and venture capital?
Yes. We support portfolio integrations and post-investment transformation.
Can you help with leadership conflict post-merger?
Absolutely — we provide independent coaching and mediation to rebuild alignment.
How long should integration last?
Typically 6–18 months depending on complexity; we help pace the change to avoid burnout and protect momentum.
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