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Did you hear the news? Grayce has landed in the US 🌎 We're bringing the service excellence that we're famous for stateside and looking forward to supporting our clients on an even broader scale. Our VP of US Operations, Melissa Burke sat down to discuss what the expansion means for Grayce's clients and what to expect next from our US team. Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3hYeMNZ #ChangeandTransformation #Consultancy #US #Expansion

I’m doing a skydive for Grayce’s charity partners! 🛩 On Saturday 7th September, alongside 9 of my colleagues, I’m jumping out of a plane to fundraise for our three partner charities: •     Bookmark Reading Charity – who help children develop reading skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. •     Contact Hostel – provides accommodation and practical support for teenage girls experiencing homelessness in the Manchester area. •     Shelter from the Storm – provides a free emergency shelter including a bed and hot food for people experiencing homelessness in London. Any donations are hugely appreciated, thank you. Please donate here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGBn4XRk #Skydive #Charity #RaisingMoneyForCharity #Fundraising #CharitySkyDive

🌟 It's time to celebrate our July G Award winners! Each month, the G Awards are our way of recognising members of our community for outstanding achievements. 🏆 Client Feedback – Ibrahim Umarji 🏆 "Since joining the ELN project in early May, Ibrahim has brought positive energy and a can-do attitude. With strong technical knowledge and a keen willingness to learn, he quickly got up to speed and excelled in managing training activities. Ibrahim has enhanced team visibility and become an integral member, showing great potential as a project manager. He’s effectively addressed past issues, engaged well with senior stakeholders, and is a standout performer and valuable asset to the team.” 🏆 Client Feedback – Sam Wagner 🏆 “From the start, Sam has shown exemplary proactivity, leadership, and engagement with his team and the client. Just two days in, he led breakout sessions with senior client members at an away day. Sam has supported various work packages, displaying excellent prioritisation, time management, and initiative. His willingness to ask questions and work across tools like Power BI, PowerPoint, and Excel has been impressive. In our workstream, Sam was crucial in meeting our delivery milestone in June and effectively managed stakeholders to deliver a new team charter, receiving great feedback from the client team.” 🏆 Self-Development – Luke Taylor 🏆 “Luke has earned the Self-Development Award for his exceptional performance in a high-pressure role with demanding expectations. Despite lacking prior planning experience, he quickly adapted to the fast-paced environment, seamlessly integrating into both the Delivery Management Office (DMO) team and the wider leadership team. Luke mastered key processes such as Design Authority support and communication board packs and became proficient with Planview, a tool new to him. His Assignment Lead praised his strong communication skills, initiative, and motivation. The feedback highlights his likable personality, positive attitude, and flexibility in supporting various tasks. The team anticipated challenges in this role, but Luke has exceeded all expectations and impressed everyone with his remarkable contributions.” 🏆 Values – Ife Alle 🏆 “Ife has been working really hard as a project manager and coordinator for an internal product launch. She has been working across L&D and marketing with various stakeholders. She has created and maintained a project plan in Monday.com (learning how to use that tool in the process), arranged meetings with various subgroups, helped to test a new system, and written up the business case as well. She has been an essential part of the team and is always looking for ways to contribute more. Her proactivity has helped to keep the project on track.”

🔄 Navigating the Transition from Change Programme to Business-as-Usual 🌟 Organisations often face similar challenges when transitioning a change from a programme to embedded in BAU. One effective way to help successfully embed change is by retaining members of the project team: they can provide invaluable support in maintaining momentum, transferring knowledge, and championing new ways of working. What are some of the Key Challenges in the transition to BAU? 🚀 Loss of Momentum: The initial enthusiasm and drive of a change programme can diminish once it becomes BAU, but by embedding people into the business who know the change well, you can maintain momentum and ensure a smoother transition. 📚 Knowledge Retention: Retaining the valuable insights and expertise developed during the change programme is critical. Without continuity, the benefits of the change can be lost. Keeping key team members involved ensures that knowledge is preserved and effectively transferred to BAU teams. 🌟 Cultural Resistance: Employees may resist new ways of working, that’s why transparency and communication are key. The project team understand the benefits and can play a key role in supporting communication and encouraging buy-in across the organisation. 🛠️ Operational Disruptions: Integrating new processes can disrupt daily operations. Having team members who are familiar with the tools and processes can help upskill others and minimise disruptions during the transition. At Grayce, our Analysts can not only help bridge the gap during this crucial transition, but also support capability building by joining your permanent team after 2 years. Get in touch to find out about our long-term solution for sustaining change and driving continuous improvement. Link in comments 📩 #ChangeManagement #BusinessTransformation #KnowledgeRetention #ChangeAndTransformation #ContinuousImprovement

At Grayce, our Analysts are working on change and transformation projects for some of the world's most ambitious organisations. Their journey is supported not only by formal qualifications but also by a vibrant community of like-minded peers. This community is where they share insights, mentor each other, and even take on challenges like hiking the Yorkshire Three Peaks together! A huge shoutout to our incredible Analysts who raised over £2,200 for our charity partners, including Bookmark Reading Charity, which supports children in developing invaluable literacy skills. ⛰️ #Community #ChangeManagement #Transformation #Charity

🚀 Unlocking Leadership Excellence with CMI Accredited Training! 🚀 Did you know that over 70% of our alumni ascend to senior management positions within 5 years? At Grayce, we empower our Analysts with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. Our CMI-accredited Leadership and Management training is seamlessly integrated into all our development pathways. Take a look at one of our recent cohorts mastering the art of effective communication. A special thanks to Suhel Miah, MBA for leading this insightful session. We delved into the 7 C’s of Communication: Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete, and Courteous. These principles are pivotal for cultivating high-quality, effective leadership and management. Check out the photos from the day and see our team in action! 📸 #Leadership #ManagementTraining #EffectiveCommunication #CMIAccredited #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuousDevelopment #ChangeAndTransformation

Did you know that Manchester has ranked as the UK’s most AI-ready city outside of London according to a study by SAS? Manchester has a rich tech ecosystem and is home to many AI-related companies, numerous hackathons, events, and AI-related job opportunities. We’re curious - are you harnessing Generative AI to streamline your working day? 🤔

Growing Together: A Shout-Out to Our Community Heroes ☘️   A dedicated team of Grayce Analysts working at a major UK police service participated in a day of volunteering charity work with the client's charity partner, PiP - Pursuing Independent Paths.    Who is PiP? Pursuing Independent Paths (PiP) is a charity that empowers adults with learning disabilities and autism to find their voice and lead a life of their choice. They do this by providing opportunities for PiP students to move towards their version of independence.   What Happened on the day? Our dedicated team of Analysts spent the day nurturing a beautiful community garden alongside PiP members. Together, they cut back overgrown vegetation, dug out weeds, litter-picked, painted, and planted new seeds to encourage biodiversity. PiP students will go on to maintain the garden for the community to enjoy. Their green thumbs, teamwork, and dedication transformed an overgrown strip of the canal towpath into a vibrant garden.🌻🌿   A big thank you to the amazing volunteers who participated 🙌 Hana Salih, Zoe Yearsley, Julia Szepetowska, Marcus Babatunde, Renee Okocha, Daniel S., Kam Dhaliwal & Olly Monks   #CommunityImpact #VolunteerHeroes #GrowingTogether #ChangeAndTransformation

Meet Elliot 👋 A Project Analyst at Grayce, Elliot Humbles shares his experience working at a FTSE 100 insurance organisation, supporting culture and people, driving change around HR, recruitment, learning and development. Swipe to discover more 👉 #ProjectManagement #DataManagement #ChangeAndTransformation #BusinessChange

Does your organisation have an AI trust gap? 🤖   In today’s rapidly evolving technical landscape, many of us use AI to streamline our day-to-day activities. However, organisations could face an ‘AI trust gap’: as more and more organisations adopt AI, many employees are hesitant to fully embrace this change over concerns about its impact on their role.   Grayce’s Performance and Development Director, Gemma Collins talks about AI adoption in ITPro, “An open environment means employees will be more likely to buy into your vision and actively contribute towards the company’s success” Check out the link in the top comment 👇   So what can your organisation do to cross this gap?   Learning and Development: Provide training on AI, including the strengths and limitations of the AI that the organisation is adopting. This will help build confidence in using the AI tools effectively and an understanding of how AI can integrate with roles. Strategy Alignment: Build confidence by explaining why your organisation is adopting AI, how it aligns with company goals and values, how it can be used in the workplace, and, importantly, benefits to employees. Communication and involvement: Leaders must focus on transparently discussing AI adoption and involve employees in the implementation process. People support what they help to create.   #AI #AIAdoption #ChangeAndTransformation