Expert Insights

Creating a business change function

In many organisations, business change programmes are managed by IT. But as Programme Manager Luke Evans argues, this can create a number of problems. He believes there’s a better way: and that’s to create a dedicated business change function.

HRIS SaaS: Look before you leap?

The right information system can transform an HR function, improving efficiencies and reducing operating costs. But in a notoriously difficult-to-evaluate software market, how do you make the right choices and avoid a costly white elephant? Fergal Harkin is an HR professional helping companies navigate the choppy waters of HR system upgrades. He tells us how it’s done and how the future is in the cloud…

Effective Programme Sponsorship

Strong sponsorship is key to a successful change programme. But what makes a good sponsor? What are some of the challenges they face? And how can external expertise help? In the first of our new Insights series, we speak to experienced Interim Programme Manager Rob Wilkinson to get his views