In our second change management episode, Danielle pulls apart the myth of the “minor” restructure and lay out a practical way to change without breaking the work. From function mapping and ministerial comms to union engagement and the “fourth trimester”, we consider how to make change stick with clarity and care.

why six to nine months is realistic for restructures
function before form and mapping real work
aligning vision to delivery using bottom‑up design
ministers and boards as informed stakeholders, not deciders
the centralise versus localise accordion and trade‑offs
middle managers as the glue of change
naming unknowns, iteration, and review cycles
working with unions
plumbing and HR sequencing that stalls programs
after ‘go‑live’ habits, SOPs, and consistent standards
what’s up for grabs versus non‑negotiable boundaries
logistics people actually care about: seats, commutes, WFH.

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'Til next time!