Julian Sharples

Founder and Principal Consultant

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I've been involved in change and transformation for over thirty years. I now specialise in Lean Change, Self-Organising and Men’s Work. I work with forward-thinking companies from start-ups to corporates who are committed to growth and transformation for both their people and the organisation.

I’ve worked with companies of all sizes, across many different sectors, including professional services, medical devices, IT, financial services, construction & infrastructure, and education. I’ve also founded and led several start-ups, including a tech company that grew to £6 million annual revenue in three years before being sold to GE.

My personal transformation journey began in my 20s when I first began seeing a therapist. In my 30s, I trained as a counsellor, founded a men’s group, and established The Listening Centre, a charity providing low-cost counselling, where I served as CEO for 15 years.

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Latest insights from Julian Sharples

Change management has only one ingredient.
Lean Change

Change management has only one ingredient.

People.

Where are your change programme stakeholders on the Head/Heart Matrix?
Lean Change

Where are your change programme stakeholders on the Head/Heart Matrix?

In a recent discussion about winning ‘hearts and minds’, I sketched out this simple 2x2 matrix that plots alignment against engagement.

Authentic communication: Ten questions for change leaders.
Communication

Authentic communication: Ten questions for change leaders.

I invite leaders of change and transformation programmes to answer these ten essential questions when considering how to communicate more authentically:

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