Ever been involved in a change initiative that started with the best intentions but quickly turned into an absolute nightmare?

We've all seen it. Change programmes that promise so much but deliver so little. Leaders who announce big changes without involving the very people affected by them. Teams left confused, frustrated and wondering what on earth is going on!

In this Halloween special of UKNCI Live, Matt Sims and Stuart Robertson come together to explore the horror stories of leading change, and believe us, there's plenty to talk about!

Drawing on our experiences of leadership, continuous improvement and organisational transformation, we explore what happens when change goes wrong, why even the best intentions aren't always enough, and how organisations can avoid making the same mistakes.

From poor communication and resistance to change, to a lack of engagement, leadership behaviours and initiatives that simply fail to deliver, we discuss the challenges that can turn a promising transformation into something rather frightening.

But this isn't just about sharing horror stories.

It's about understanding what we can learn from them. Why do people resist change? What happens when leaders fail to bring people along on the journey? And perhaps most importantly, what can we do differently to make change something people want to be part of rather than something they fear?

Expect an open, honest and engaging conversation, with a few laughs along the way, as Matt and Stuart explore the realities of leading change and the importance of putting people at the heart of it.

Because successful change isn't simply about introducing new processes, systems or ways of working. It's about people, leadership, trust and engagement.

So, grab a cuppa, settle in and join us for a Halloween special that might just have you recognising a few horror stories of your own!

The question is, have you ever been part of a change initiative that turned into a nightmare?

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What would your team say about your leadership if they knew you’d never hear it?

You might see yourself as supportive, approachable and fair. But do your people experience you that way, especially when the pressure is on?

In this episode of UKNCI Live, Matt Sims joined by Maxine, Nikki and Iolanda for an honest conversation about the shadow we cast as leaders. With personal stories, humour and lessons learned the hard way, they explore how everyday behaviour shapes trust, confidence and what people say when we leave the room.

From emails that land badly to jokes that go too far, the conversation covers:

• Adapting your leadership without losing yourself.

• Managing your emotions when your team needs calm.

• Being approachable and helping people feel safe to challenge you.

• Knowing when to leave the work social.

• The loneliness of leadership and the pressure to have all the answers.

• Earning respect without trying to be everyone’s friend.

An episode that invites you to reflect on your own leadership, ask for honest feedback and be prepared to listen to the answer.

When you leave the room, do your people feel more confident, or just relieved?

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UKNCI LIVE is broadcast in partnership with the Ever-So-Lean Podcast.

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Why would people get behind a change they’ve had no say in?

In this episode of UKNCI Live, Matt Sims, Stuart Robertson and Nikki Libera explore what it really takes to engage people in change, sharing honest stories of getting it wrong and the lessons that followed.

From rearranging a workplace without asking the people who use it, to rebuilding trust when previous promises have gone nowhere, we discuss why good intentions can still create frustration.

We explore how listening to everyday frustrations, making small improvements that matter to people and giving quieter voices space to contribute can build confidence and ownership. We also discuss difficult conversations, the fears surrounding automation and AI, and why developing people needs to be part of the change.

A practical, open conversation for anyone leading change who wants their people involved from the start.

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Join the Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/42461005/

Learn more about UKNCI: https://uknci.uk/

UKNCI LIVE is broadcast in partnership with the Ever-So-Lean Podcast.

https://eversolean.com/ever-so-lean-podcast/