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What works for you? - What helps you learn? How do we take time to learn from the experiences of others to fast track our learning? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1674575399690-DNQAD3K9RPERAVJSKB0P/unsplash-image-KigTvXqetXA.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Learning from others. What works for you? - Learning that works for you How do we make learning fun, easily accessible and available in a way that fits around people’s busy lives? https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/can-flexible-working-work-well-for-social-workers monthly 0.5 2023-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1672927560012-G2GY015OEPI8KI5DJDSH/unsplash-image-buymYm3RQ3U.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Can Flexible Working work for Social Workers? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1672927668988-GH9UQZTMKQNS4H957Y71/unsplash-image-bGOemOApXo4.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Can Flexible Working work for Social Workers? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1672927387443-QV66UAF1DLRA41LTEZSL/unsplash-image-vVSleEYPSGY.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Can Flexible Working work for Social Workers? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/tackling-the-social-care-workforce-crisis monthly 0.5 2022-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1665485673142-Z213ENB8ARTI6LTCGFBV/unsplash-image-ZVprbBmT8QA.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Tackling the Social Care Workforce Crisis - Pay is fundamental If we don’t pay social care workers appropriately, the impact of all our efforts to change & improve will be minimised https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1665485923607-QZCSOSZSC331AI4X4XS0/unsplash-image-GM5Yn5XRVqA.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Tackling the Social Care Workforce Crisis - Social Care is full of amazing, talented, caring, passionate people https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/myfreelancesummer monthly 0.5 2026-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117737804-VRO8450GFB8MU0FOHHVH/summer+1.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117755484-U51W6B3PC5Y5J0JY0Y9R/Summer+2.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117770647-5HBH3LTZWG2A2S2ULPRJ/Summer+3.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117788764-FV45CFXXKLO2NFI1JQIO/summer+4.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117803397-NL1UZGJM9ZR6VB50CJLQ/summer+5.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117823065-Z6QROEZWXKQIHBF1348H/summer+6.JPG Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117841366-2SVHO3UF4I2XDHB46FO7/summer+7.JPG Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117866319-55K95886GDAWBAV8ZVWA/summer+14.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117907172-L5T65IKJW4K3H5EM5ULS/summer+11.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117943046-PFPFW5LCZ85N1DIOJ5D4/summer+10.JPG Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117958331-39TL8432EBAVFXZXJ4VW/summer+12.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1662117986756-XZPUR642WXT6CIAFJ3VU/summer+9.JPG Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - My Freelance Summer https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/want-to-maximise-your-learning-this-summernbsp-relax-take-time-out-and-trust-your-brain monthly 0.5 2022-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1658920249931-05VTGQ2GL6CK3O3IDWAR/unsplash-image-83zRhEhFMfo.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Want to maximise your learning this summer?  Relax, take time out and trust your brain!! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/lessons-in-learning-what-i-learned-from-my-experiment monthly 0.5 2022-07-26 https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/lessonsinlearningmidwayreflections monthly 0.5 2022-06-22 https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/lessons-in-learning-2-what-does-a-learning-culture-look-like monthly 0.5 2022-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1653994475901-Q0Z9NIL2YF5PW7T9ES5F/unsplash-image-IjkIOe-2fF4.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Lessons in Learning 2: What does a learning culture look like? - workplace culture Influenced by our interactions, relationships and behaviours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1653999168181-TQEBTHMH1EAIYBH1JI6G/unsplash-image-6bKpHAun4d8.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Lessons in Learning 2: What does a learning culture look like? - Informal spaces Environments that help build relationships and exchange of ideas. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/lessons-in-learning-1-lets-start-with-why monthly 0.5 2022-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1652777711442-CG277YIRRRVXW7DDJ0KB/unsplash-image-87EqZAWN-v8.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Lessons in Learning 1: Let's start with Why - Motivate and Engage Learning environments keep us motivated and engaged for better performance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1652778009608-9Q63T4S1BU6L1N7VBE5R/unsplash-image-GCenSQVDFyw.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Lessons in Learning 1: Let's start with Why - People Positive Most people want to feel engaged and motivated and come to work to do a great job https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1652778130876-7VDSI6DWJ57KVE8I2T05/unsplash-image-6GZQo28ecoE.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Lessons in Learning 1: Let's start with Why - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/the-cave-you-fear-to-enter-really-does-hold-the-treasure-that-you-seek monthly 0.5 2022-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1651582138994-VQFF7V6UUQYAP2LVWIAU/unsplash-image-hRdVSYpffas.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - The cave you fear to enter really does hold the treasure that you seek - Freedom My true, whole, authentic self. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1651582320126-CCPQW4VLQF0UNFSFU5EM/unsplash-image-wvfbpzLbZVg.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - The cave you fear to enter really does hold the treasure that you seek - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1651582680577-00ZN9GG1Z83RWMTQZR5Q/unsplash-image-0K7GgiA8lVE.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - The cave you fear to enter really does hold the treasure that you seek - Leaders need help to create learning spaces I believe that one of the most important things leaders need to be able to do is to create environments where people learn, everyday and always. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/it-really-is-all-about-people-adults-social-care-workforce-pressures monthly 0.5 2021-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1640260293641-SAAY99OOM0K52ZWSY5ET/unsplash-image-e_6eZz5npWQ.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - It really is all about people - Adults Social Care Workforce Pressures - Shared Values Care, compassion, kindness & positivity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1640260655514-KVSWVJ53ZDHJMMQ7EFFO/unsplash-image-8WRRJ4xJeyg.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - It really is all about people - Adults Social Care Workforce Pressures - It’s not about the money In Adults Social Care we can’t and shouldn’t try to compete on pay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1632916257592-BBY0WNMUHCQN80ULTGFS/we+rise.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - It really is all about people - Adults Social Care Workforce Pressures - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/social-care-workforce-pressures-are-alliances-part-of-the-solution monthly 0.5 2021-12-14 https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/whystrengthsbasedispartofworkforcepressuressolution monthly 0.5 2021-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1637576904534-DSAAD1P6MXC8UDUGO0TL/unsplash-image-5uI3P4PEFiE.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Why Strengths Based is part of Workforce Pressures Solution - Focus on what matters A strengths based approach improves lives based on what matters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1637577091098-GILINY8NFX8F4BFYIL59/unsplash-image-ibpzzTR3VxY.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Why Strengths Based is part of Workforce Pressures Solution - More time Better Outcomes It takes time to build relationships and focus on strengths. What messages are we sending to staff about how they use their time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1637577374984-2KJCKPQ4M33QHP76VX47/unsplash-image-j06gLuKK0GM.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Why Strengths Based is part of Workforce Pressures Solution - Positive risk taking It’s a question of balance https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/to-keep-the-best-youve-got-to-be-the-best monthly 0.5 2021-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1637064088420-TMHMV3G0RLJ70ODZF69G/unsplash-image-IjkIOe-2fF4.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - To keep the best you've got to be the best - A Great Team Leader Can make the difference as to whether your staff stay or leave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1637064196790-M80459IXWJZXC4YX1544/unsplash-image-5uI3P4PEFiE.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - To keep the best you've got to be the best - Growth Development Without it we risk stagnating which means we don’t give our best https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/change-your-applicant-experience-amp-improve-recruitment-results monthly 0.5 2021-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1636386899595-6327DSI64P64W7J9MEBR/unsplash-image-LPRrEJU2GbQ.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Give applicants a great experience and improve recruitment results - Timing is everything To improve your recruitment success rate, respond quickly to applications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1636386989109-1TXJ037VNRFTWK2FJJAF/unsplash-image-iXRVqQtBa_8.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Give applicants a great experience and improve recruitment results - Recruit for Values Ask what matters, not what experience you have. 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It’s much harder to change values. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/how-to-attract-the-right-people-into-social-care monthly 0.5 2021-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1635330011073-I3Z0WYRL0MUO5S68MYJN/unsplash-image-e_6eZz5npWQ.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - How to attract the "right people" into social care - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1635329776849-ORHEPEMAE939KM1S3GF5/unsplash-image-510t2DpFDd0.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - How to attract the "right people" into social care - Keep it local Most social care workers live within 6 miles of where they work so when it comes to recruitment, think local. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/lets-change-the-story-social-care-is-amazing monthly 0.5 2021-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1634722564289-9E49GAG1IZW01YBGR6BJ/unsplash-image-GM5Yn5XRVqA.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Let's change the story - Social Care is Amazing!! - All about Relationships Solid relationships grounded in trust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1634722726623-DALIRNP7QCXUDAH63NLC/unsplash-image-oqStl2L5oxI.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Let's change the story - Social Care is Amazing!! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/adults-social-care-recruitment-mini-series-1-why-the-problem monthly 0.5 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1634117550203-DSOULKUG4B5CUPQWMDJ7/unsplash-image-ZVprbBmT8QA.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Adults Social Care Recruitment mini series - 1. 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Secret Musings of a Change Agent 13 - Sheni Ravji-Smith - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1632916257592-BBY0WNMUHCQN80ULTGFS/we+rise.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 13 - Sheni Ravji-Smith - Connect Curate Create Sheni epitomised the mantra “we rise by lifting others” https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/secret-musings-of-a-change-agent-12-claudette-elliott monthly 0.5 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1632301684210-YGKWGRCU2S6G7ET7J1CT/unsplash-image-nJTcfvqcJKc.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change agent 12 - Claudette Elliott - Small things matter A small gesture like brushing someone’s hair who can’t brush their own helps to maintain dignity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1632302242121-UVI0L6J6OYL3SKSJ40EB/unsplash-image-fzqxoFJytiE.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change agent 12 - Claudette Elliott - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/secret-musings-of-a-change-agent-11-shirley-woods-gallagher monthly 0.5 2021-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1631530583287-IB4ZDEJKD8IZVEKROS3K/unsplash-image-OedMkCaf_7o.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 11 - Shirley Woods Gallagher - “Anna with a Banner” Shirley’s fight for social justice started young https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1631530715276-S9FQ3VVN6SQKSM6DXHJ2/unsplash-image-C2zX9DEVSDs.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 11 - Shirley Woods Gallagher - “Autism is my super power” Shirley enjoys making sense of complex stuff in a simplistic way https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/secret-musings-of-a-change-agent-10-helen-sharp monthly 0.5 2021-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1630943497952-DOU6MFK1GBTAOPK15Y36/unsplash-image-bq31L0jQAjU.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 10 - Helen Sharp - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1630943592865-D7GLSQND41JV34VCRC2B/unsplash-image-5i1q5pcVUYw.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 10 - Helen Sharp - Building relationships “We should have gone for coffee” - Helen reflects on the importance of relationships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1630943734775-96D53FFJKE40D8FL3XX8/unsplash-image-vD6UFu8QYUI.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 10 - Helen Sharp - I value you A small gesture from a colleague with a big impact https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/secret-musings-of-a-change-agent-9-claire-tomkinson monthly 0.5 2021-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1630490862042-9DLA8HDO1D03R73L9JB9/unsplash-image-LjqARJaJotc.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 9 - Claire Tomkinson - collaborate Claire saw the need for a new style of leadership that shares power and values diversity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1630491233786-MZPIYMQ1JOCOQY7DYVIJ/unsplash-image-GpxF3KeZy8A.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 9 - Claire Tomkinson - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1630491385158-J537UMIZP779R0KADRD8/unsplash-image-LjnThWP6w3M.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 9 - Claire Tomkinson - Walking in others shoes A key skill that Claire has learned to help her make change happen https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/the-3rs-of-holidays-how-will-you-get-yours monthly 0.5 2021-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1627464612537-43JMBB1P8K036UC8YLWY/unsplash-image-cMp84C0fPSg.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - The 3Rs of Holidays - How will you get yours? - Rest & Recover Time to get off the hamster wheel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1627464767314-PBLRC63WZ41ETE9518FT/unsplash-image-58Z17lnVS4U.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - The 3Rs of Holidays - How will you get yours? - Our amazing brains When we rest, we recover. With recovery comes reflection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1627464920050-QHMHL9NM54XT840SW2L6/unsplash-image-2EhXlM_1Po0.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - The 3Rs of Holidays - How will you get yours? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/secret-musings-of-a-change-agent-8-cordelle-ofori monthly 0.5 2021-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1631532302219-598IM34O4G153UEDYNB6/Cordellesmum+mb.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 8 - Cordelle Ofori - Work 10 x harder Cordelle’s advice to Cordelle when she was growing up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1626858670144-H0DQNUPWFWVT23E0G6D6/unsplash-image-nEyhFPjEmY8.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 8 - Cordelle Ofori - Health Inequality Seeing patients in different areas get differential access to health care drove Cordelle to change role https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1631532463391-RIJ3LG70G0DBVS5YLDQC/cordellesgrandma+mb.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 8 - Cordelle Ofori - Passion to make lives better Cordelle’s “awesome” grandmother has been a big influence https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/y6bjvdtgfwj98x1idddznjfq3vuiik monthly 0.5 2021-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1626273079445-BQ9328CECFIT2E1669VF/Shared+Leadership+Qualities+%281%29.png Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent - What if? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1626275492419-DNEU4FTUGT85JZDJU0NV/Cat+Duncan+Rees.JPG Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent - What if? - Cat Duncan-Rees “Everything is connected and it all comes back to what matters to people in the community” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1625036313375-OKGFBFAPE7KVWUKM96ST/Shefali.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent - What if? - Shefali Kapoor “You have to listen, you have to hear the people around you” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1626275338538-YBGQP2WM4ZKRE4Y73NFN/Carol+Kavanagh+1.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent - What if? - Carol Kavanagh “Fear is false evidence appearing real” https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/rethinking-risk-a-critical-enabler-to-a-strengths-based-approach monthly 0.5 2021-07-07 https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/secret-musings-of-a-change-agent-7-shefali-kapoor monthly 0.5 2021-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1625036740120-1JYBJZ96GMIUOXJU4O6Z/unsplash-image-SIU1Glk6v5k.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 7 - Shefali Kapoor - Invest in People Early experiences of workplace bullying taught Shefali the importance of looking out for staff so they can be their best selves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1625037382855-LPIPAO1WDL31PY2OHFF8/unsplash-image-eyHqrwt4amo.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 7 - Shefali Kapoor - People and Places Shefali is driven by her passion for people and places and how they connect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1631532650219-J7AT8Q693VXBXIYEPG94/shefali2+mb.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 7 - Shefali Kapoor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/secret-musings-of-a-change-agent-6-vicky-rosin monthly 0.5 2021-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1624377041976-IZUUFSZQ0FI43K9RTBW9/unsplash-image-k7KnkYqh5Zo.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 6 - Vicky Rosin - Rewarding behaviour You have to notice and reward positive behaviour if you want more of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1624377229776-EO7IKS29MOJGOOT6BFMR/unsplash-image-Zyx1bK9mqmA.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 6 - Vicky Rosin - Delivery through teamwork Vicky’s superpower is her ability to lead teams, galvanising energy and innovation https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/q8ijfbgw6adic5wltqndl7s64mtg9q monthly 0.5 2021-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1623853255815-ZL46YU4BVH8HLNON4T4J/unsplash-image-rOVCPupq0pM.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 5 - John Herring - People’s Voice John’s dad remained socially & politically active throughout his life and had a big impact on John https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1623854051184-EP9ROPQLH31WGGENTYGW/unsplash-image-lt2GzPlOAmc.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 5 - John Herring - Power John talks candidly about the impact of power dynamics on successfully delivering change https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/secret-musings-of-a-change-agent-4-carol-change-kavanagh monthly 0.5 2021-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1623237895078-EZYT45YW1O7H1ZMTVHZ0/unsplash-image-d8BJrklJkxA.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 4 - Carol "Change" Kavanagh - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1623238077817-V4ANZJRM0HKR17Y3PGDW/unsplash-image-srMHHWCTvcU.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 4 - Carol "Change" Kavanagh - Not really allowed…. but Carol saw that rabbits would improve the quality of life for people https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1623238218990-NQL8FHTVCATO83MPWDED/Carol+Kavanagh+2.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 4 - Carol "Change" Kavanagh - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/strengths-based-commissioning-small-steps-big-change monthly 0.5 2021-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1623236125472-10ISGNDL6689KD3NA5RH/Strengths+Based+Commissioning.png Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Strengths Based Commissioning: Small Steps, Big Change - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/secret-musings-of-a-change-agent-3-cat-duncan-rees monthly 0.5 2021-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1622632275224-1T2IKAOVBS9HS1AW9Y5N/unsplash-image-OVO8nK-7Rfs.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 3 - Cat Duncan Rees - Cat is like space dust She fizzes, whizzes and excites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1622632683341-5AGLA7F0OJK8MSSO93KL/unsplash-image-KigTvXqetXA.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 3 - Cat Duncan Rees - Cat instantly got it She designed and facilitated an approach that took us all on a journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1622633105307-VD4K2UJW4TF9726X23F0/unsplash-image-RAtKWVlfdf4.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 3 - Cat Duncan Rees - For Cat, everything is connected And it all comes back to what matters to people in the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1622633901234-2QWGCCVURKLP9L0340EY/unsplash-image-Oalh2MojUuk.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 3 - Cat Duncan Rees - Team Strengths Cat recalls regular conversations to agree how best to play to individual strengths in the team as a key influence in her approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1622634152652-FQ8HT4RKZEVBRTNWPCQG/unsplash-image-NAEWtz6m9D0.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 3 - Cat Duncan Rees - Managing the tension How does Cat manage the tension of being a purveyor of good trouble? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1622634598867-WQFFCBC64XH8T2C20DDK/unsplash-image-Ianw4RdVuoo.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent 3 - Cat Duncan Rees - Lived Experience Cat’s lived experience has given her the skills to process things in a different way https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/blog/vicky-charles-secret-musings-of-a-change-agent monthly 0.5 2021-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1622022298486-EQIQBC2UDBQ2AAMSMUDF/unsplash-image-fEdo2qJ647U.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - Secret Musings of a Change Agent - It's all about relationships - Make it stand out Vicky has a hidden talent for playing the ukelele https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1622023668847-4WWMCEO9MXIKG5HXQ839/unsplash-image-mG28olYFgHI.jpg Organisational change news, tips and analysis from Kath - 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tailored change consultancy & coaching Meeting with Kath Smythe Collective https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1619194933526-3WN13OA2OAN6BXKHF3I9/1.png What I do - tailored change consultancy & coaching Kath Smythe Collective - FourEs Model for Change https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1620284168272-NL35Z2O1BPGJ1E7AXRC7/Kath+0U9A3582.jpg What I do - tailored change consultancy & coaching Kath Smythe – Change Consultant & Coach Greater Manchester https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/empower daily 0.75 2021-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1620301804782-3QVIJQ1PHN2CW5LHB3SP/Kath+0U9A3116.jpg How I empower your people with organisational change Workshop tools that empower people to make organisational change https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2026-06-23 https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/embed daily 0.75 2021-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1620343340079-CUMPMRTT7G3MMJGVA1Z8/Kath+0U9A2495.jpg How I embed organisational change with your people Change consultant with 3 clients in a meeting https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/engage daily 0.75 2021-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1620274493297-K78SFZW5LK3MKCJKWAZA/Kath+0U9A2412.jpg My approach to engaging your people in organisational change https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/kath-smythe-collective daily 0.75 2026-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/9981528e-a62c-44b3-92c0-f16037347e6c/_DSC0979+%281%29.jpg Kath Smythe Collective Kath Smythe Collective https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/0dea9cfb-beec-4292-9557-4108f4e03b3a/ChatGPT+Image+Jun+26%2C+2026+at+07_49_42+AM.png Kath Smythe Collective - 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Delivering organisational change - Tackle your challenges Reshape services - putting the person at the heart of everything you do Lead differently - start from strengths to boost independence, motivation and well-being Integrate - unite across team, organisational and system boundaries around a common purpose Build workforce culture for the new world Services » https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1620270805497-HYX7WPMQ0O51MXE0TLB2/Kath+Smythe+%E2%80%93+Change+Consultant+%26+Coach+Greater+Manchester Kath Smythe Collective. 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Tools of the trade Tools of the trade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1620277822829-LWN3PLMM6RW41EGDK0L7/Kath+0U9A2495.jpg FAQs - Working with people to deliver change Team meeting to engage, empower, enable, embed change https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1620278432986-07WFZK1ET07OW4FLENTH/Kath+Smythe+%E2%80%93+Change+Consultant+%26+Coach+Greater+Manchester FAQs Kath Smythe – Change Consultant & Coach Greater Manchester https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/contact daily 0.75 2026-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/7e15bf09-12f7-44da-985c-79bee39a98a2/_DSC0790.jpg Contact me to discover how I can deliver change Kath Smythe https://www.kathsmythecollective.co.uk/coaching daily 0.75 2021-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/1620302491803-EVQ8GZRNK4HER97SQ25G/Kath+0U9A3119.jpg Coaching to support people to achieve organisational change Organisational change - 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Culture & behaviour change: Turning behavioural insight into practical organisational action. Workforce & leadership transformation: Aligning people, leadership and organisational change - from strategy to frontline reality. Strategic partnership & facilitation: Balancing courageous conversations with relational trust. Creating learning cultures: Building systems and habits that embed continuous learning into daily work. 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Through workforce insight, behavioural understanding and coaching-led approaches, I help leaders and teams find new ways forward that are both ambitious and achievable. Alongside Helen Boyle, I bring these perspectives into real-world transformation. If I'm the Stargazer, Helen is the Navigator. While I help organisations explore what could be different, Helen helps them chart a practical route forward. Together, we combine vision and action, reflection and delivery, helping organisations create change that is both human-centred and sustainable. What makes us different? We bring the combination of challenge and support, reflection and action, workforce insight and operational realism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/c7a6551a-3c04-4cf8-88de-e12a439ff456/_DSC0970.jpg Kath Smythe : Helen Boyle - Meet Helen Helen is an experienced transformation leader with a background spanning frontline practice to board-level leadership across local government, housing and adult social care. She helps organisations navigate complexity, lead change and deliver sustainable transformation by combining strategic insight with operational understanding. Grounded in inclusion, honesty and practical action, she supports leaders and teams to build stronger cultures, resilient workforces and lasting impact. 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I work across both strategic and frontline levels to help organisations connect strategy with operational reality. - Workforce transformation via the creation of a culture for learning day-to-day - Leadership and middle manager learning and enablement to become agents of change - Organisational change support - Strategic and complex change facilitation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/d170e27b-afdf-47a3-9952-be75d6c02d54/Separate+files+ind+icons.jpg Services - the big picture (Copy) I help strengthen strategic partnerships and leadership challenge through trusted relationships, honest conversations and psychologically safe environments. - Creates psychologically safe but stretching environments - Balances strategic challenge with relational trust - Trusted ‘inside partner’ - Facilitates honest conversations with warmth, challenge and psychological safety - Coaching-led approach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/79c658bc-599b-4e93-a9de-52b0e5259a91/Separate+files+ind+icons.jpg Services - the big picture (Copy) I help organisations build capacity by creating the conditions for continuous learning, reflection and improvement within everyday work. My focus is always on building long-term capability rather than dependency. - Learning culture consultancy - Learning systems and culture design - Creation of coaching-led continuous learning environments - Organisational learning - Reflective learning approaches - Leadership, middle manager and workforce enablement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/ff954270-1cd9-4b39-bc0a-b1a1987b27df/_DSC1123.jpg Services - the big picture (Copy) - Why I’m different At the heart of my work is a belief that successful transformation happens when people, culture and systems are considered together. My approach is characterised by: - Data-led behavioural depth and practical delivery - Strategic thinking informed by frontline reality - Warmth, trust and constructive challenge - Culture change and organisational change - Short-term movement and long-term sustainability https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071ab34860d0a62786c7a4e/4058d318-d8a8-454e-96ce-28c883a22d15/_DSC1065.jpg Services - the big picture (Copy) - Who I work with I work with organisations that recognise that sustainable transformation starts with people - helping leaders and teams build confidence, capability and cultures that enable change to stick. - Councils and local government - Public services - Integrated systems and partnerships - Leadership teams and workforce systems - Organisations navigating culture and transformation challenges