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Change / Transformation Programmes Why Do They Fail? There is an abundance of data available with eye-watering failure statistics in relation to change / transformation programmes - a key statistic that is regularly quoted is - 70% of major change / transformation programmes fail - why is this? Organisations by their very nature are constantly changing - growing, shrinking, merging, adding new products or services, so why do so many change programmes fail? And how can organisations significantly improve the success of any organisational change / transformation programme, small or large? 1. The Main Point: There is a lot of data freely available that details the high-level statistics in relation to change programme failures: 70% - average failure rate of major transformation programs 39% - failure rate aligned to employee resistance 63% - success rate in programs that focus heavily on positive communications 70% - success rate in programs that focus on employee enga
Northumbrian Water - Game Design Competition Here is an introduction from James Robbins - Northumbrian Water Chief Information Officer. Here at Applio we recently entered the Northumbrian Water Game Design Competition, which has been an interesting experience. It is always nice to see an initiative within a large corporation that mirrors some of the work that your organisation has been developing over the past 18+ months! The Serious Games marketplace is currently growing at a significant rate within the UK, although in my opinion there are is some product segmentation occurring: Gamification Simulation Bespoke Serious Games / Apps All of the above can be deployed to good effect, these solutions are deployed in the corporate world with decisions based upon the ROI and usability of the solution.  Gamification is not that expensive and is used to gamify an existing business process - using leader boards, points, awards etc to engage the user base. Simulati
Business Director since 2002 with successful track record in developing business strategies and plans within the IT products and services marketplace. P&L responsibility for between £5 and £30m. Strategic advisor to client executives and internally (Product Development, Marketing, Sales etc.) to deliver required strategy aligned to financial performance. Proven leader for both product and services organisations. Client focussed, innovative and strong team player. Integral part of growing two innovative and vibrant start-up businesses that leveraged my management, entrepreneurial and business development capabilities. Director Applio Limited HELM is an innovative Serious Games for business platform that delivers major improvements in Employee Engagement, Learning & Development and Organisational Change. . Utilising Game Technologies HELM provides a unique platform that allows organisations to build, buy and develop content that can be delivered via a Seri