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Free help and advice during a time of radical change. Here you can find tools and resources to help you manage change including articles, videos, downloads and white papers.
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Leading Change Through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Drawing from new research and psychological principles, this recap of our recent 'Leading Change during LGR' event offers practical strategies to navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and lead your teams effectively through the complex changes ahead. Prepare yourself and your organisation for the next three years by learning from those who have been through the process.
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Change Chat: Psychology Tools for Leaders of Change
Explore the power of organisational psychology to overcome cultural challenges, enhance employee wellbeing, and drive team performance. Gain actionable strategies that can transform your leadership approach in this insightful reording of our recent online event.
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What Is Staff Engagement and How Can You Boost It?
Staff engagement is about emotional investment - how people feel about their work and workplace. It’s not just about communication; it’s about fostering an environment where employees care deeply about what they do. In this video, Lucy Trueman, founder of Trueman Change, shares four key ways to boost staff engagement.
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Decision Fatigue
What is decision fatigue and how can you beat it? Decision fatigue is the mental exhaustion that comes from making too many decisions, which can lower the quality of your choices. In this Psychology Fridays video, Lucy Trueman, founder of Trueman Change, explains how to protect your brain’s capacity and make better decisions.
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Community Engagement
Why does community engagement matters and how can we help? At Trueman Change, we bring years of local government experience and a psychology-driven approach to ensure your engagement efforts are meaningful and effective.If your council wants to do community engagement right, we’re here to help.
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How We Can Support You Through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is a time of significant change, impacting professional identity, belonging, and psychological safety. In this video, Lucy Trueman, founder of Trueman Change, explains how we can support you and your managers during this complex period.
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How to Cultivate a Growth Mindset
In this episode of her Psychology series, organisational psychologist Lucy Trueman, dives into the transformative power of mindsets, inspired by the groundbreaking work of Carol Dweck. Discover how shifting from a fixed mindset ("I can't do this") to a growth mindset ("I'm learning and improving") can impact your behaviour, motivation, and success.
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Can You Help with Our LGR Research?
Can you help us with our LGR research? At Trueman Change, we’re conducting research into the human impact of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to help others navigate this challenging process. Watch this short video from Lucy to see if you're a fit and find out how to get involved.
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Why Investing in Managers During Local Government Reorganisation is Crucial
In this video, Lucy Trueman, organisational psychologist and founder of Trueman Change, explains why investing in your managers now is critical to navigating this transition successfully. Discover the three key reasons why this investment matters, from the challenges of leading through uncertainty to the personal impact on managers themselves.
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From Friday Fatigue to Future-Ready: Building Capacity for Housing Leaders
Got that Friday feeling? Alongside the pleasant anticipation of down-time is the growing realisation that the tasks you set yourself on Monday remain unfulfilled – your time to plan and even to think has been swallowed up by too many other pressing priorities. If this sounds familiar, this article's a quick reminder of how we can help you navigate the complexities of the Renters’ Rights Bill and beyond.
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Unlocking the Power of Psychology in Culture Change
Creating meaningful and lasting change within an organisation is no small feat. Many organisations focus on rational, structural processes in their transformation efforts but find themselves stuck. They struggle with disengaged teams, poor culture, or resistance to change which can quickly derail even the most well-laid plans. At Trueman Change, we believe the key to successful transformation lies in understanding psychology and its role in shaping organisational culture.
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LGR: Do Middle Managers Matter Most?
This blog explores why the people side of change is so frequently sidelined in large-scale reform, and what that means in the context of LGR. Drawing on psychological models and real-world research from across local government, we look at the emotional reality of reorganisation, the pressures faced by middle leaders, and the ways in which better support could make or break the success of a new council.
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Our Managing Director, Lucy Trueman, introduces our latest white paper, 'Lessons From Lockdown: Managing Change During the COVID-19 Crisis'
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