Organisational adaptation

What is organisational adaptation?

Iceni’s organisational adaptation services help public and private sector organisations to navigate change smoothly. Whether it's managing external drivers, policy or regulation change, or internal transformation, Iceni ensures you are positioned to respond efficiently and effectively.

Our approach to organisational adaptation.

Iceni starts by understanding your goals, challenges, and the unique aspects of your team and culture. We utilise our stakeholder leadership, facilitation, co-design and strategic planning skills to develop tailored strategies that meet your specific needs. This considers how your operating model can better align with your strategic objectives identifying where to focus investment on new processes, capabilities or technologies. Throughout this process, we work in partnership with you, offering support and guidance every step of the way.

Benefits of seeking support through your adaptation.

Iceni provides an external perspective that challenges existing norms and offers valuable insights and recommendations. We accelerate the transformation timeline by dedicating focused resources and minimising disruptions to daily operations. We also facilitate objective decision-making processes, helping to navigate internal politics and conflicts that may arise during change. Early identification and mitigation of risks, along with alignment of goals and objectives, ensures a smoother and more cohesive transformation process.

Why choose Iceni?

Iceni strongly values stakeholder engagement and co-design. Through demonstrating a deep understanding of stakeholder needs, we build trust and credibility, facilitating effective change management and fostering innovation through diverse perspectives. We boost morale and motivation by giving stakeholders a sense of ownership, contributing to the sustainability of change. Finally, we place great importance on transfer of knowledge and skills to internal teams, empowering them to sustain transformational change over the long term.

Organisational adaptation services

There is no one size fits all, however the following demonstrates a selection of the services we have provided to our clients that has helped them adapt and be well positioned to meet future challenges.

Transformation roadmap

We create comprehensive transformation roadmaps that guide your organisation through strategic changes, ensuring a clear path to achieving your long-term goals.

Operating model design

Our team designs robust operating models that align your business structure, processes, and resources with your strategic objectives, optimising efficiency and effectiveness.

Capability uplift

Iceni helps elevate your team's skills and capabilities through tailored development programs, ensuring your workforce is equipped to meet current and future challenges.

Workplace culture review

We conduct in-depth workplace culture reviews to identify strengths and areas for improvement, fostering a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment.

Maturity assessments

Our maturity assessments provide a clear evaluation of your organisation's current state, offering insights and recommendations to advance your capabilities and performance.

Process development

Iceni specialises in developing streamlined, effective processes that enhance productivity and support your business operations, driving continuous improvement.

Change and project management

We offer expert change and project management services to ensure your initiatives are executed smoothly, on time, and within budget, with minimal disruption to your business.

Clients

  • The Australian Research Council (ARC) wanted to understand the capabilities required to deliver the strategic priorities of the ARC Strategy 2022-25 and create a plan to address any gaps.

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  • In this success story we discuss the collaborative partnership between Iceni and the Climate Change Authority to develop a transformation plan to enable the agency to effectively navigate the landscape of climate change policies, drive organisational growth and provide comprehensive support to their staff and leadership.

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  • Iceni partnered with the CSIRO to restructure its operating model to enhance resilience and deliver value, focusing on building internal capability, changing culture and creating an organisation-wide operating model. Iceni were able to help CSIRO identify cost savings, standardise processes, foster collaboration and pilot strategic partnerships, allowing them to improve service delivery and adapt to an evolving environment.

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  • The Australian Research Council (the ARC) wanted to align their National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) grant application and assessment processes with international best practice. Iceni were engaged to review and benchmark against similar organisations. We consulted with stakeholders and mapped the user experience to provide valuable insights and opportunities for improvement. Our work helped the ARC establish a baseline for the application and processes, allowing them to achieve the most efficient and effective practice.

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  • In this success story we share how Iceni partnered with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) to enhance their national biosecurity laboratories and strengthen Australia's plant biosecurity system. Through our change management, program management expertise and customised communication strategies we improved collaboration, enhanced capabilities and successful program delivery.

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  • In this success story, we share how Iceni partnered with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to conduct an independent maturity assessment and co-design a practical and sustainable plan to move from a start-up to a mature high-performing organisation.

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  • Iceni partnered with Karinya House to identify and evaluate a range of social and community housing models within the ACT, Australia and internationally. The study would help identify feasible housing options for Karinya House to pursue as a means of addressing the housing shortage in the ACT for the cohort of women it supports.

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  • I have found the Iceni team to be frank advisors, effective in delivering the outcomes sought and supportive when faced with challenges.

    Client, Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities

  • The work and deliverables from Iceni were of a very high standard and were favourably received by all key stakeholders. The Iceni team consistently displayed a high degree of professionalism and engaged effectively with all stakeholders … (They) made a valuable contribution to significant infrastructure programs throughout all phases of the project life cycle. Iceni were reliable and pragmatic in their approach and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them in future engagements.

    Client, Transport for New South Wales

Ready to get started?

If you're ready to embrace change and take your organisation to the next level, let's talk. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can help your organisation adapt and thrive. Your future is full of potential, and we're here to help you unlock it.