PREPARE FOR SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS TRANSITION TO NO-DEAL BREXIT 

WITH EXPERT CHANGE LEADERSHIP

Leading Change is offering a ‘without commitment' 30 minute conversation about preparing organisations for change

The Department for Exiting the European Union recently announced that most businesses have not ‘prepared in earnest' for a no-deal Brexit. Whilst a no-deal Brexit, depending on who you believe, is less likely that one week ago, the nature of Brexit and its impact remains uncertain. Leading Change is urging companies to formulate a flexible approach to business strategy enabling them to adapt successfully whatever follows a Brexit ‘deal' or ‘no-deal' scenario.

"If organisations don't have some alternative plans in place already, they urgently need to speak to us. Don't underestimate the value of working with experts in change leadership to ensure that your business is equipped to navigate the complex business environment Brexit will deliver," said Mark Bouch, managing director of Leading Change, the UK-based consultancy business with proven expertise in strategy execution.

"We are already working with many C-level executives and helping them to prepare their businesses for Brexit in whatever shape it may finally take," said Bouch. "We are equipping these business leaders with the skills to manage the pressure of change, providing them with capabilities and confidence to lead their companies along the Brexit path."

Leading Change is providing advice to C-level executives covering business strategy execution and scenario planning both pre- and post- Brexit around the need to:

• Adopt a laser-like focus on the things that really matter and which can be controlled. This means a focus on the end goal and intentions, irrespective of the changing situation;
• Prepare their organisations to adapt to different circumstances and new challenges. When the Brexit outcome is known, senior executives should know how their organisations will react;
• Take the time to think about the ‘kickers and killers': Kickers are potential opportunities that Brexit could create - have they been identified, will these opportunities be identified early what will be the response? Killers are the nightmare scenarios that will derail a business. Have these scenarios been identified and the risk they pose to the business and/or clients' businesses? 
• To rehearse responses to major scenarios. Does everyone know what to do and how the business will react?
• To communicate, communicate, communicate. We are living in uncertain times. If C-level executives don't own the communication space with staff, stakeholders and clients, then they are more likely to listen to others. What are the most important messages you need to communicate, to who and when about post- Brexit plans?
• Be realistic. It's perfectly OK to set realistic expectations and commit only to what can be delivered during this rapidly changing period. One of our business clients refers to "pessimism as a strategy". This is more pragmatic than it first sounds: don't over-commit, expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. Identify what you don't know. Make your assumptions transparent.
• Be visible. In times of uncertainty be visible. People look to leaders to shine a light on the way forward, not to fuel uncertainty.

"Brexit is forcing many businesses to learn quickly to cope with uncertainty. When the outcome is determined they will need to adapt quickly as the business environment changes. The fundamentals don't change. Effective scenario planning, excellent change leadership and great communication will help companies navigate Brexit at the same timing as focussing on achieving business goals," said Bouch.

In an effort to help those business who are unprepared for Brexit, deal or no-deal, or for more general change management advice, Leading Change is offering a ‘without commitment' 30-minute conversation about preparing organisations for change. To take advantage of this free expert advice email info@leadingchangeuk.com or call+44 (0)203 170 8026 and ask for Mark Bouch.

Notes for Editors:

Leading Change is a UK based consultancy business focused on strategy execution.

The company works with high-value clients across a range of industry sectors including technology, pharmaceutical and support services to help clients make important things happen.

Leading Change do this by identifying specific procedural and behavioural challenges that make strategy execution tough, then design and implement solutions to fix or avoid them.

Leading Change has an enviable track record of helping clients implement positive changes that have a long-term impact on their business results. 

For more info: https://www.leadingchangeuk.com

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