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About Newleaf

As a boutique Management Consultancy who specialises in Business and Efficiency Improvement through the development our client’s people and work systems simultaneously. These blogs highlight our background to this USP and the multinational clients we have.

Jul 24 2024

Transform Your Strategy into Action with OGSM and a ‘Learn by Doing’ Approach

The benefits of OGSM are well-documented. It establishes a long-term vision and unified direction, enhances communication, promotes ownership and creativity,...
Oct 19 2023

Elevating Manufacturing Excellence

In the fast-paced world of operations, the pursuit of manufacturing excellence often feels like an uphill battle. Many of you have experienced the frustration of...
Oct 05 2023

The Vital Synergy: Learning for Knowledge, Cultivating Workplace Habits in Manufacturing

The Vital Synergy: Learning for Knowledge, Cultivating Workplace Habits in ManufacturingWith NewLeaf International's Integrated Framework SystemIn the dynamic landscape...
Aug 24 2023

The Successful Change Management Network

The Successful Change Management Network Implementing Change Effectively for Professionals Transformation Change Programmes and Business Improvements in corporate...
May 02 2023

FMCG – Fast Moving Consumer Goods – Newleaf Excel In Making Sustainable Improvements

NewLeaf International… At Home in FMCG’s, here and abroad… NewLeaf International excels in working with clients to deliver large, sustainable improvements in...
Lean Six Sigma
Apr 06 2023

The Benefits of Six Sigma and How to Overcome Key Issues With The “Newleaf Way”

The Benefits of 6 Sigma and How to Overcome Key Issues With The "Newleaf Way" One of the great benefits of 6 Sigma is that it brings structure and process to an...
Jan 05 2023

Reflections: 30 years of Change Management and Business Improvement Consultancy – Part 10

Reflections on 30 years of Change Management and Business Improvement Consultancy PART 10 HOW OUR DESIGN PRINCIPLES HAVE LEAD TO OUR ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT...
Dec 01 2022

Reflections: 30 years of Change Management and Business Improvement Consultancy – Part 9

Reflections on 30 years of Change Management and Business Improvement Consultancy PART 9 OUR LIST OF PRINCIPLES FOR MANAGING TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE AND BUSINESS...
Nov 02 2022

Reflections: 30 years of Change Management and Business Improvement Consultancy – Part 8

Reflections on 30 years of Change Management and Business Improvement Consultancy PART 8 More Important Principles for Managing Transformational Change and Business...
Sep 30 2022

Reflections: 30 years of Change Management and Business Improvement Consultancy – Part 7

STRUCTURING HOW WE OPERATE This year I’ve been reflecting on my career as a Management Consultant. I’ve reflected on my time learning management skills with Procter and...

Cultural Change

To make a significant change in our client’s organisation we understand there needs to be a Transformational shift, not merely an introduction of more or new tools and techniques. Our blogs below start to discuss this.

Sep 18 2024

Boost Your OEE: A “Learning by Doing” Approach

As Operations Directors in the manufacturing world, the challenge to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in a way that ensures long-term stability and...
Jul 24 2024

Transform Your Strategy into Action with OGSM and a ‘Learn by Doing’ Approach

The benefits of OGSM are well-documented. It establishes a long-term vision and unified direction, enhances communication, promotes ownership and creativity,...
Jan 08 2024

Embracing Consistency and Discipline

Embracing Consistency and Discipline How to Overcome Four Common Challenges  Change is an ever-present force in the business landscape, and with it comes a natural...
Nov 24 2023

The Decline of Organisational Development: Navigating the Stormy Seas of Change

Let's journey back in time to explore the growth of Organisational Development (OD). It started in the 60s, gained strength in the 80s, and people thought it would be...
Oct 19 2023

Elevating Manufacturing Excellence

In the fast-paced world of operations, the pursuit of manufacturing excellence often feels like an uphill battle. Many of you have experienced the frustration of...
Jun 26 2023

The Curse of the Matrix Organisation and Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business

The Curse of the Matrix Organisation and Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business The “Matrix Organisation” is one of three classic organisational structures that...
Is Leadership and Management Training Really Effective?
Aug 02 2021

Is Leadership and Management Training Really Effective?

Is Leadership and Management Training Really Effective? I guess most of us have been there… your boss offers you an opportunity to attend a training workshop for a...
Has your organisation got its “Technical Mastery” in the wrong place?
Jun 24 2021

Has your organisation got its “Technical Mastery” in the wrong place?

Has Your Organisation Got Its “Technical Mastery” In The Wrong Place? This month I’m looking at a common reason why organisations aren’t as effective as they should be…...
Washing-Lines
Oct 30 2019

The NewLeaf International Principles of Transformational Change Part 10

The NewLeaf International Principles of Transformational Change Part 10 'Create a Sense of Urgency' In the last of the series, I’d like to talk about “creating a sense...
Aug 29 2019

Part 8 of Our Series Implementing Principles of Transformational Change “Address Correct Infrastructure AND Capability Simultaneously”

Implementing Principles of Transformation Change Part 8 “Address Correct Infrastructure AND Capability Simultaneously” In the simplest terms this principle, driven by...

Improvement Mentality

Change in an organisation only has a real chance of being sustainable when the leaders and key employees think different about their approach to making improvements. We know how important this is and it’s a key component in our Integrated Framework. This selection of blogs highlights some of our thinking and how we support our clients in thinking about improvement too.

Sep 18 2024

Boost Your OEE: A “Learning by Doing” Approach

As Operations Directors in the manufacturing world, the challenge to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in a way that ensures long-term stability and...
Jan 08 2024

Embracing Consistency and Discipline

Embracing Consistency and Discipline How to Overcome Four Common Challenges  Change is an ever-present force in the business landscape, and with it comes a natural...
Nov 24 2023

The Decline of Organisational Development: Navigating the Stormy Seas of Change

Let's journey back in time to explore the growth of Organisational Development (OD). It started in the 60s, gained strength in the 80s, and people thought it would be...
Oct 05 2023

The Vital Synergy: Learning for Knowledge, Cultivating Workplace Habits in Manufacturing

The Vital Synergy: Learning for Knowledge, Cultivating Workplace Habits in ManufacturingWith NewLeaf International's Integrated Framework SystemIn the dynamic landscape...
Jul 31 2023

Why Business Improvement Initiatives Often Miss Their Mark

Why Business Improvement Initiatives Often Miss Their Mark Companies constantly find themselves under pressure to generate more value in shorter time frames. It's the...
Feb 02 2022

The Way You See The Problem Is The Problem

Are problems re-occurring in your business time after time? At NewLeaf International we pride ourselves on providing solutions for our clients based on a variety of...
Chaotic Office
Sep 01 2021

What Is The Cost On Your Customer Service Reputation With A Quick Fix Or Bad Habits?

What Is The Cost On Your Customer Service Reputation With A Quick Fix Or Bad Habits? Since the easing of lockdown has allowed us to open up our lives more and more,...
Dont like change
May 28 2021

Don’t like change

“PEOPLE DON’T LIKE CHANGE!” But, That is a myth! And it could be stopping you from doing great things... “People don’t like change!”……It has been said for generations,...
Are Critical Business Improvements…
Mar 01 2021

Are Critical Business Improvements…

Are Critical Business Improvements… Taking too long? Losing their way? Not reaching their full potential? Becoming political pawns within your organisation? When...
difficult to get things done
Jan 31 2021

Are you finding it difficult to get things done during lockdown?

Are You Finding It Difficult To Get Things Done During Lockdown? Are you one of the managers who……? Is having difficulties managing teams remotely? Has teams...

Leading Change

Two of our key components in a Transformation Change programme are facilitation AND leadership. We can often start the process by providing the facilitation of an improvement programme, but internal leadership is key too. These blogs discuss the required leadership roles in successful programmes.

Jan 08 2024

Embracing Consistency and Discipline

Embracing Consistency and Discipline How to Overcome Four Common Challenges  Change is an ever-present force in the business landscape, and with it comes a natural...
Nov 24 2023

The Decline of Organisational Development: Navigating the Stormy Seas of Change

Let's journey back in time to explore the growth of Organisational Development (OD). It started in the 60s, gained strength in the 80s, and people thought it would be...
Oct 19 2023

Elevating Manufacturing Excellence

In the fast-paced world of operations, the pursuit of manufacturing excellence often feels like an uphill battle. Many of you have experienced the frustration of...
Oct 05 2023

The Vital Synergy: Learning for Knowledge, Cultivating Workplace Habits in Manufacturing

The Vital Synergy: Learning for Knowledge, Cultivating Workplace Habits in ManufacturingWith NewLeaf International's Integrated Framework SystemIn the dynamic landscape...
May 02 2023

FMCG – Fast Moving Consumer Goods – Newleaf Excel In Making Sustainable Improvements

NewLeaf International… At Home in FMCG’s, here and abroad… NewLeaf International excels in working with clients to deliver large, sustainable improvements in...
Feb 24 2023

OGSM What is it? What are the benefits and how do I Implement it?

OGSM What is it? What are the benefits and how do I Implement it? Are you confident your organisation is working on the right priorities? Is everyone pulling in the...
get more from your teams
May 05 2021

Do you think you could get more from your Work Teams?

Do You Think You Could Get More From Your Work Teams? Are you a Manager who……? Feel your people are very good individually but not as a team? Feel your people struggle...
World Class Facilitator
Oct 29 2019

A World Class Facilitator is at the Heart of being a Professional Consultant and Trainer Part 8

A World Class Facilitator is at the Heart of being a Professional Consultant and Trainer Part 8 So, in this month’s blog, let’s have a look at more of the basics… Last...
World class part 7
Sep 24 2019

A World Class Facilitator is at the Heart of being a Professional Consultant and Trainer…….Part 7

A World Class Facilitator is at the Heart of being a Professional Consultant and Trainer Part 7 Good facilitators understand that Knowledge alone is NOT king, but...
Dos-and-Donts-Picture-300x178
Aug 29 2019

A World Class Facilitator is at the Heart of being a Professional Consultant and Trainer Part 6

A World Class Facilitator is at the Heart of being a Professional Consultant and Trainer Part 6 This month let’s have a look at some simple Do’s and Don’ts Before...

Systems Thinking

Systems Thinking is at the heart of our DNA and although many people may understand some of the tools and techniques required in Systems Thinking, the true depth of being holistic and seeing the interdependent and interconnecting parts of an organisation is a true transformation in thinking. The following blogs illustrate this.

Jul 24 2024

Transform Your Strategy into Action with OGSM and a ‘Learn by Doing’ Approach

The benefits of OGSM are well-documented. It establishes a long-term vision and unified direction, enhances communication, promotes ownership and creativity,...
Jan 08 2024

Embracing Consistency and Discipline

Embracing Consistency and Discipline How to Overcome Four Common Challenges  Change is an ever-present force in the business landscape, and with it comes a natural...
Lean Six Sigma
Apr 06 2023

The Benefits of Six Sigma and How to Overcome Key Issues With The “Newleaf Way”

The Benefits of 6 Sigma and How to Overcome Key Issues With The "Newleaf Way" One of the great benefits of 6 Sigma is that it brings structure and process to an...
Feb 24 2023

OGSM What is it? What are the benefits and how do I Implement it?

OGSM What is it? What are the benefits and how do I Implement it? Are you confident your organisation is working on the right priorities? Is everyone pulling in the...
wood-for-trees
Dec 01 2020

Seeing your organisation as a “Hierarchy of Systems” helps see the “Wood for the Trees”

Seeing your organisation as a “Hierarchy of Systems” helps see the “Wood for the Trees” Are you leading or facilitating a Business Improvement Initiative or a...
Make-things-happen
Mar 02 2020

Do You or Your Organisation Struggle to Make Important Things Happen?

Do You or Your Organisation Struggle to Make Important Things Happen? Experience shows that no matter what the country, industry or organisational culture, many...
Jun 13 2019

The Power of Systems Thinking – September 2019

After the success of our one day workshops last year on “The Management of Change”, we are planning a workshop for September this year at Puckrup Hall, Gloucestershire....
Oct 01 2018

How To Manage Work Systems, Not Behaviors…

How To Manage Work Systems, Not Behaviors...   Too Many Managers Manage The Behaviours and Not The Work Systems...   System thinkers are still too few and far between,...
Mar 12 2018

What “System Thinkers” think!

What “System Thinkers” think! What “System Thinkers” think! NewLeaf International, the leading Transformational Change Management and Business Improvement consultancy...
Mar 07 2018

Analysing organisations? Think “hard” and “soft” systems.

Analysing organisations? Think 'hard' and 'soft' systems If you’re analysing your organisation you need to look at it using both sides of the brain! The left-hand side...

Tools for Change

There are four key levels in a change programme. Conceptional thinking, strategy, tactical implementation, and delivery. The tools for change live in the tactical level and the following blogs show some of the tools and techniques we use in action.

Jul 24 2024

Transform Your Strategy into Action with OGSM and a ‘Learn by Doing’ Approach

The benefits of OGSM are well-documented. It establishes a long-term vision and unified direction, enhances communication, promotes ownership and creativity,...
May 02 2023

FMCG – Fast Moving Consumer Goods – Newleaf Excel In Making Sustainable Improvements

NewLeaf International… At Home in FMCG’s, here and abroad… NewLeaf International excels in working with clients to deliver large, sustainable improvements in...
Lean Six Sigma
Apr 06 2023

The Benefits of Six Sigma and How to Overcome Key Issues With The “Newleaf Way”

The Benefits of 6 Sigma and How to Overcome Key Issues With The "Newleaf Way" One of the great benefits of 6 Sigma is that it brings structure and process to an...
Dec 23 2021

Spectrum Of Thinking

Are your Business Improvement Initiatives Failing to Achieve what you Expected? Are you under pressure to get more from your business in shorter amounts of time? “Is...
The art of reading the room
Nov 25 2021

The Art of “Reading the Room”

The Art of “Reading the Room”, or more importantly “Reading the Situation” Core Skills for a Change Agent I guess we have all seen it……. a person who is on “Transmit”...
Boring meetings
Apr 30 2020

Do you see meetings as a necessary chore to ensure you know what’s going on, or do you see them as “system to produce effective actions” for improvement?

Do you see meetings as a necessary chore to ensure you know what’s going on, or do you see them as “system to produce effective actions” for improvement? This month our...
The-New-Training-Room
Mar 27 2020

Coronavirus and the Use of Video-Conferencing as a Key Element of our work

Coronavirus and the Use of Video-Conferencing as a Key Element of our work We work with clients all over the world delivering highly effective programmes of...
Jan 30 2020

Exec Monthly Support Managing Change and Business Improvement

Problem-Solving
Dec 19 2019

Seven Steps of Generic Problem Solving And Tips and Hints for Creating Actions at Meetings

Seven Steps of Generic Problem Solving And Tips and Hints for Creating Actions at Meetings I thought I would share some work shared in the past. Many years ago, when I...
Problem Solving
Nov 20 2019

Value Stream Mapping – When to Use (And When Not To)

Value Stream Mapping – When to Use (And When Not To) A key element of successfully solving problems is in selecting the right tools.  Value Stream Mapping (or VSM) is...
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