Christopher T. S. Harvey
(+44) 07379 202901
"thE change guy"
aka
Demystifying change
keynote speaker
PRESS KIT
2023
I have spent the past two decades mastering the complexity of change and how to manage change successfully. The thing is, the way organizations manage change has got overly complicated and often out of hand - Textbooks, extensive spreadsheets, expensive courses, accreditations, painstaking governance, reporting, etc etc etc, so many tick box exercises. Unsurprisingly 2/3 of change initiatives are deemed a failure. I have recognized that 80% of the value added comes from 20% of the effort. So, let’s drill into that 20% together and “demystify change!”
I have developed a simple 3 step approach for how you and your organization can more simply, affordably and effectively manage change. I want to share this with you and let’s have some fun while we do this!
Biography
“Ah, you’re the change guy!”
If only I had a pound for every time I’ve heard that in my career. Since graduating 15 years ago, I’ve been busy in the change space. Unaware at the time, I was somewhat of a trailblazer in the Change Management domain, obsessed with the human centric, psychological nature of change. Pushing myself ever since, to operate at the ‘bleeding edge’ of the change sphere.
I have successfully delivered over 200 projects and programmes at some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies across the energy, retail, financial and professional service sectors. While taking on some of the broadest and toughest change leadership posts out there. 92% of initiatives I have led either met or exceeded adoption, engagement, cost, and timings targets.
While running my own change management consulting business, I started featuring in countless publications and outlets sharing my thoughts on the subject I love. Whether it’s writing, guest speaking, working for myself or the world’s largest employers, my task has always been the same; drive change into the hearts and minds of my audience.
I have since become recognised as a thought leader on all things change.
I help leaders, colleagues and clients orchestrate the human side of change. A natural leader, who’s adaptive and personable style engages staff and delivers positive business results. I have extensive experience in nurturing high performing project and change delivery teams across multiple territories and diverse disciplines. Enthused by influencing and implementing change competencies with stakeholders from a wide variety of professional and cultural backgrounds. Bringing original ideas, creativity and initiative to drive ambitious transformation and cultural change efforts in a coherent, sustainable manner. I am especially passionate about bringing fresh change management thinking to the far corners of the globe and always keeping things simple.
Qualifications
APMG Change Management certified
Prince2 certified
Harvard Business School - High Potentials Leadership Programme
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Executive Coach - ACC Level
CIPD - Level 7: Resourcing and Talent Management (Merit)
NLP Practitioner Certified
University of St Andrews - M.A. Management (2:1), 2007
Publications
Published and quoted in countless international academic research papers on topics such as:
The rise of robotics & AI
Managing change at scale
The impact of the pandemic on ways of working
The ‘Future of Work’
Managing burnout in the workplace
and many more…
Global Press Coverage
Most recently voted in Top 50 Global Thought Leaders & Influencers on Change Management
International keynote speaking locations to date
Bangalore, India
Tampa, Florida
Manila, Philippines
Warsaw, Poland
Frankfurt, Germany
City of London, UK
Reykjavik, Iceland
Edinburgh, Scotland
follow Rupert's story
A percentage of speaking proceeds go to my sister’s Spinal Muscular Atrophy awareness charity “Rally Round Rupert” - my nephew Rupert was born with SMA Type 1 and is only alive today due to life saving treatment. He is my hero and role model in managing through change every single day!
Philanthropy
Testimonials - Coaching
Bavan Nathan
Ex-Chief Audit & Risk Officer at Tesco & KMPG Partner
Chris has been advising the transformation and change agenda within my team. He brings great professionalism, pragmatism and customer orientation in his advice. He brings an entrepreneurial outlook and avoids textbook answers. The advice and insights have been truly valuable to me. It is a pleasure to have him part of my team. An amazing team member. I can’t recommend Chris enough.
Ex-PwC Canada Managing Partner
Serge Gattesco FCPA, FCA
I worked with Chris during a time we were introducing very significant and very rapid change in PwC. Our change focused on a very ambitious digital transformation and of course behavioural change. Working with Chris was a delight . Not only is he someone who is knowledgeable, positive and organized, what I truly appreciated was that he focused on being practical. What would work at the “shop floor." How would our people react, change, adapt etc. Always a pleasure .
Testimonials - Speaking
Billy Ray Taylor
CEO, EVP of Operations & Supply Chain, Chief Diversity Officer, Operational Excellence World Leader, Keynote Speaker, Author
I highly recommend Christopher T S Harvey as a keynote speaker. He is a talented, experienced, and engaging speaker who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his presentations.
Christopher's ability to connect with his audience and convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner is truly impressive. His insights and perspectives on a range of topics are always thought-provoking and inspiring.
Any organization would be lucky to have Christopher as a keynote speaker at their event.
Viktoría Jensdóttir
Head of Operational Service department at Landspitali University Hospital – Organizer of Lean Island Conference, Reykjavik, Iceland
I can fully recommend Christopher as a keynote speaker in the topic of change management and leadership. He has a great presence, the audience responded very well to him, he was organized with his presentation and on time. He was able to get the material through with humor but also deliver great content. His slides were also very professional and he has a easy to listen voice and accent so for people who don't have English as a first language they were able to easily follow him. In preparation to the event he was also very quick to reply and gave us everything we needed such as slides on time. So in summary a great option to have in your conference and I would definitely book him again.
let’s discuss how I can help you and/or your audience to face up to the next change journey!
The
GQ Spreads
Yes this actually happened.....
Being featured in GQ South Africa was seriously cool
This piece on workplace burnout was my first in print for GQ....such a proud moment seeing it in newsagents!!
My online
GQ Spreads
Executive Coaching for Change Leaders?
In today's fast-paced business world, change is the only constant. As a working professional in a change leadership role, you are tasked with driving innovation, managing complex projects, and leading teams through periods of significant transformation. To thrive in this environment, it is essential to have the right skills, mindset, and support. This is where executive coaching comes in.
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5) Accelerate Career Growth: Executive coaching can help working professionals accelerate their career growth by providing them with the skills, mindset, and confidence they need to take on new challenges and opportunities.
In conclusion, executive coaching is a valuable tool for working professionals in change leadership roles. It can help them develop the skills, mindset, and support they need to thrive in today's fast-paced business world. By investing in executive coaching, professionals can enhance their leadership skills, build resilience, and accelerate their career growth.
Keynote Speaker on Change Management?
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, change is inevitable. To stay ahead of the curve, organizations need to adapt and evolve quickly. But managing change is not always easy, and many organizations struggle to navigate the complexities of transformation. This is where a keynote speaker on the subject of change management can make a significant impact.
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Here are some of the reasons why a keynote speaker on the subject of change management can add significant value to corporate events in 2023:
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