A distinctive approachA strong evidence-base

We have diverse backgrounds but common values

Stimulating “employee voice” is at the heart of our practice

We’re committed to win-win outcomes

We strive for sustainable change, not quick fixes

We work with large and small organisations in all sectors

We’re part of the UK Work Organisation Network, a not-for-profit partnership between employers’ organisations, unions, public agencies and universities (www.ukwon.net)

Workplace Innovation Limitedwww.workplaceinnovation.eu

Contact Peter Totterdill peter.totterdill@ukwon.net or 0115 933 8321

Our Identified Competenciesas a Preferred BT Supplier • Coaching leaders to improve engagement and preparing

leaders in effective change management

• Empowering people to play their part in driving change and delivery strategy

• Consultancy in behavioural and culture change to sustain engagement

• Embedding good change management practices

“Peter Totterdill has a creative and innovative proposition around change management that involves forum theatre and expert facilitation. He and his team delivered an outstanding event for our communications community that engaged them in the topic of change.” Sharon Darwent, Head of Employee Engagement, BT.

Leading and engaging people in change and improvement

We use innovative yet proven methods to engage employees at all levels in productive reflection about their work, their working lives and how both can be improved.

Our approach leads to the generation of actionable ideas for innovation, improvement and organisational transformation.

It narrows the gap between senior management and the frontline.

It enhances engagement by creating workplaces in which all employees can use and develop their skills, knowledge, experience and creativity to the full.

For example . . .Forum theatre is a powerful way of engaging staff mentally and emotionally in change and innovation.

The characters in the play can’t resolve the challenges they face without the help of your employees. In addressing these fictional problems your employees are also reflecting on their own working practices and workplace relationships.

A case study . . . The client wanted to:• narrow the gap between staff• unleash ideas for improvement• enhance quality of working life• prepare for an uncertain future

We helped achieve these aims by: • capturing stories of working life• analysing problems and causes• working with leaders• facilitating a Change Conference• establishing staff action groups

RESULTS:• 40 actionable ideas for

improvement• Increased engagement• Enhanced leadership

“Peter’s experience in effectively facilitating diverse groups in a Change Conference setting was evident. All aspects of the facilitation focused on fostering the active participation of attendees. Most important was the emphasis on working groups to take the change agenda forward. The team were professional, flexible, supportive and reliable.” Gwen Moore, VEC NPF, Ireland

What we offer you . . . Change facilitation, winning support for workplace transformation.

Highly interactive Change Conferences generating concrete proposals for improvement and innovation.

Support for your employee engagement strategy through advice, mentoring and learning from successful practice.

Masterclasses, workshops, short courses and keynote speakers offering practical insights for leaders, emerging leaders, managers, supervisory staff, employee representatives and employees.

An extensive portfolio of innovative resources for employee engagement including: • forum theatre• online questionnaires• tools for effective teamworking• action learning and learning networks

Other things they say about us . . .

“Our collaboration with Professor Totterdill and his colleagues proved to be inspired. Professor Totterdill filled the role of Masterclass facilitator with what seemed like effortless ease, thanks to a thorough grasp of the subject matter, a warm and engaging style of interacting with the audience, and a thoroughly professional approach to planning and preparation.” Lucy Fallon-Byrne, Director, National Centre for Partnership and Performance, Ireland

“I have worked with Peter over a number of years, most recently in an Acas sponsored project in the East Midlands helping organisations introduce high performance work practices based on cooperation. Peter led the exercise. He is excellent in his range of knowledge on best practices across Europe and how they can be implemented. He is practical especially in working with companies and employees. He is a very good, participative seminar and workshop leader able to get the best out of people with everyone contributing.”John Purcell, Professor of HRM, University of Warwick

“I can firmly recommend Peter's work in developing leadership capability and broader employee engagement insight.” Dave Newborough, Head of Employment Relations, E.ON UK