North Highland

Last Wednesday, change-makers from across industries gathered in Manchester, UK for our 'Fueling the Transformation Engine' event. The highlight? Sir Charlie Mayfield, former John Lewis Partnership Chairman took to the stage and spoke about his many years of wisdom in leading through transformation, while guests enjoyed drinks and canapes. His practical insights left everyone's minds racing with fresh ideas to take back to their organizations.

We’ve been named a finalist in the "Best Cultural Transformation" category at the 2024 Digital Transformation Awards 🏆 Our AI Accelerator team submitted our rapidly expanding AI Center of Excellence (AICOE) work, earning recognition for fostering a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making. This award celebrates our commitment to leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and empower our people. Congratulations to our AI team and all our fellow finalists! Read more about our AI initiatives in our Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/ePepxUXZ #DigitalTransformation #AI #Innovation #CulturalTransformation

We ‘Talked Transformation’ with Brompton Bicycle CEO Will Butler-Adams OBE CEng FRGS FCGI FIMechE at the GREAT FUTURES event. He had some valuable insights for businesses, including: - To grow and transform, you must continuously shed your shell - You need to get the fundamentals right instead of focusing on the top line - Don’t dilly dally—get on with it and don’t be afraid to take risks and be scared https://lnkd.in/ergHdWU8

Introducing Chris Miller, North Highland's new Managing Director! 🚀 Chris will elevate our industry-facing capabilities, ensuring integration while driving innovation and growth. He brings valuable experience from his time at Capgemini Invent. Fun fact: Chris is a passionate musician who performs in his own band! 🎸 Learn more about Chris and his new role in the press release: https://lnkd.in/epZ8N4pW

Congratulations are in order for Senior Consultant Charlie Williams! He was recently named as a finalist in the "New Service Leaver of the Year" category at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 🎉 A “service leaver” is someone who has served for in the British Armed Forces. And Charlie served in the Army for 11 years before joining North Highland. 👏 Since joining North Highland, he has predominantly worked with Public Sector clients on people-centric transformation projects. By utilizing his contacts and sector expertise, he’s played a key role in establishing our new UK Defense Sector team and currently leads our Veteran's Network in the UK. We can’t wait to see where Charlie’s expertise and leadership takes him next. ⭐ #ExForcesAwards #ArmedForces

Our latest study, "The State of Connected Change 2024," reveals crucial insights into business priorities and challenges. We surveyed 500 leaders across 11 industries in the US and UK, and here's what we found: Technology is the top investment area for 2024 Processes, people/skills, and culture are the main barriers to AI adoption 1 in 3 leaders report introducing new upskilling and reskilling programs due to generative AI Over 80% of organizations have AI-related fears Want to learn more about the challenges and priorities shaping businesses across industries? Learn more and download the full study here: https://lnkd.in/eY-ekU4d #AIAdoption #BusinessTransformation #ConnectedChange

Public health is changing. Are you ready? Our recent roundtable at the 2024 HIT Connect Public Health Modernization Mini Conference revealed: Data modernization isn't just nice-to-have, it's essential AI is transforming programs Building a data-savvy workforce takes both tech skills AND soft skills Sustainability requires leadership, community engagement, and smart funding What's your biggest challenge in modernizing public health? https://lnkd.in/emTEURyB

Is your organization struggling with misalignment, siloed thinking, poor delivery, or an inability to pivot? You're not alone. But there's a solution. Our new blog explores how combining Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Managed Services can address these challenges head-on. Discover how this powerful pairing can help you consistently unlock value and drive sustainable transformation. https://lnkd.in/eQR37-Va

Chef, restaurateur, and author, Emily Scott, was one of many leaders who we engaged on the topic of transformation at the GREAT FUTURES event. After 20 years of running her restaurant in Cornwall, UK, Emily embarked on a totally new challenge as an executive consultant chef in the Cayman Islands—a far cry from the familiarity she knew, but a fruitful endeavor that has since opened new doors. Discover Emily’s story and her words of wisdom for those embarking on a transformation journey: https://lnkd.in/ePJ-vZ6P

Showing the value return from strategic initiatives has never been more crucial for executives. But our research tells us it’s easier said than done. Watch our on-demand webinar for a lively discussion packed with expert insights and strategies backed by data from 500 business leaders. Special guest Ronan Dunne, former CEO of Verizon Consumer and O2, shares his journey and expertise. Together we’ll explore the critical connection between people, processes, and technology to drive results. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e-3HJyKT