Sustainable Change, Driven by People
Our story
The changemaker story derives from our passion for sustainable change. In the world of business, we have seen and experienced too many change delivery programmes fall short of their desired outcomes, resulting in burnt out, disillusioned people and disappointed stakeholders. We decided there must be a better way to realise sustainable change – one that places the human being at the forefront.
Whilst external factors like technology, markets and economic climate can trigger the need for change, it is the people who determine how quickly change happens, whether it is successful and whether it will last – people like you and me, like your colleagues and customers, like your family and friends.
This is why we have built a team to support others in achieving sustainable change, whether that be within their organisation or as part of their own personal journey.
Our story started when Dave, Paul and Justin first got together in 2016 (although their history and relationships went back over 20 years already). Since then we have grown our core team and brought together the ‘changemaker family’ – a network of over 150 known, trusted associates. This unique, flexible resourcing model allows us to rapidly scale to meet customer needs whilst still providing the skilled, experienced, values led support our reputation has been built on.
Core principles
At changemaker we have four core principles which underpin everything we do, both collectively and as individuals. They’re not just a poster on the wall or words on a webpage; they’re the behaviours we follow every day. They define the experience we want our customers and colleagues to have when working with us.
Humanity
We deeply value the human being, and we believe people are the most important aspect of our work and life. When working with us, you’ll experience a team that views you as a person on an individual basis, rather than simply just a contract. Even when delivering the most technical of projects, we recognise the importance and complexity of the human beings involved and ensure we bring this focus to our work.
Integrity
We’ll never compromise our principles for a quick fix. When you work with us, you’ll be talking to someone who’ll always tell you what we believe you need to hear, rather than simply what you might want to hear. However, we’ll do this in a way that respects your situation, and we’ll offer solutions to your problems.
Relationship
Our business is built on enduring relationships. Many of our employees, associates and customers have worked with us for decades across multiple organisations. We have shared values and approaches based on mutuality and common purpose. This isn’t a business strategy, it’s just who we are – and our customers value it enormously.
Respect
We recognise we’re not all the same and that’s okay; in fact, it’s great. We treat everyone with respect, and we value diversity. Because we value difference, we accept our approach will suit some and not others, and that’s also okay. Understanding our client’s culture and style is a key part of our success and we’ll check we’re a good fit for you. If we realise we’re not, we are brave enough to have that conversation and point you in a different direction.
Our team
With decades of hands-on experience, our team brings empathy, insight and practical know-how to support meaningful, sustainable change where it matters most.
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