Spark* Empower
Change

We help organisations and leaders to achieve change success by developing change leadership skills, growing organisational change capability and providing hands-on support on change and transformation initiatives.

Change Sparks*

Expert in Change Management, Change Leadership and Developing Organisational Change Capability.

We believe change happens gradually, then success (or failure) suddenly - through sparks of inspiration, real conversations, motivation and empowering people. By embracing the continuous state of transition, developing (organisational) change capabilities for the long term ánd having the right intentional approach for your change initiatives that are happening today.

Change Sparks is founded by Andy Schoonbroodt. With international experience supporting organisations in developing change capability and tackling must-win change initiatives, Change Sparks offers inspiration, a roadmap to build a culture of change responsiveness and practical guidance on the changes you are facing today.

We empower you to lead change and enable your people to change successfully. Embrace the transition state.

Solutions for Change Success

To prepare your change initiatives, your organisation and yourself for change success, we focus on 3 areas of support. How to lead change effectively, with the right mindset en skills. How to grow organisational change capability and capacity for change success now and in the future. How to tackle must-win change initiatives, to achieve desired results.

Change is iterative and happens gradually by nature. And organisations have a unique set of attributes. That's why our approach is always tailored to your situation, and based on research, proven models and methodologies we experienced to be successful in our many years of experience. In all areas we support with kick-start and deep-dive workshops, inspirational key notes and advice.

1 LEAD

Develop Change Leadership Skills

We provide leaders and change teams with insights and practical tools to develop skills that help to lead and support change with intent. Now and in the future.

2 MANAGE

Achieve Success on Change Initiatives

We support you to develop a change approach with intent to realise the desired benefits of your change initiative today and the skills for the changes to come.

3 GROW

Grow Organisational Change Capability

We support you to grow your organisation's change capability and capacity with a practical roadmap, based on your organisation's unique attributes.

Leadership in Uncertain Times

To Listen! Everyone says it’s important. Every good consultant reminds you to do it. But let’s be honest: it’s harder than it sounds. Listening, showing empathy and acknowledging is especially important when things are uncertain and uncomfortable. Which, in change initiatives, transformations and today’s world of geopolitical, climate and economic shifts… is almost always the case. In one of my previous roles, I led a team during a period of a merger / acquisition and intense

Thriving in Times of Accelerating Transformation

On the train from Paris to Amsterdam, I found myself endlessly scrolling through my LinkedIn feed. I know, I know… I could have done something useful, read a book, or simply create some empty-time to recharge. But still… I scrolled. Three posts caught my attention, one after the other. The first was about the pace of transformation and innovation, especially around AI. The second one was about how ‘more, better, faster’ has become the norm in many organisations. The last o

Digital Transformation and AI are not a Change Project

Digital transformation is not something impacting our business - it’s how we do business. Too often, it's treated like a project: a...

Change Smart? Take a Pause!

You’ll probably recognise this: “We need to become more responsive for change, because we’re living in times of faster and more change. A...

The ‘Future State’ Does Not Exist

When looking at change, we often view it through three phases: Current State, Transition State, and Future State. These phases have been...

Embracing the State of Transition: the Liminal Space of Change

We often hear about the importance of understanding why change is necessary, envisioning the future, and answering the critical...

Key Notes that Spark*

Change starts with a Spark. A key note or interactive workshop for your leadership team or conference - delivered by Andy Schoonbroodt - creates the right sparks to start leading change more effectively or building a change responsive organisation. You can find some examples below of what we did before.

Lead Change in the Continuous Transition State

> Radboud UMC - Key Note Leadership Team Offsite

Strategy = Change; Change Leadership

> Fugro - Key Note during Offsite for Top 70 global leaders

A Change Approach for People with Literacy Goals

> ACMP Global Conference - Presentation

The Human Side of Digital Transformation

> TRANSFORM Berlin - Key Note digital transformation conference

The People Side of Sustainability

> Sustainability Conference Frankfurt - Key Note conference

Develop Organisational Change Capability

> Ignite Change Success - Closing Key Note

Adoption or Adaptation? Embrace the Transition

> YNNO Veranderevent - Key Note change conference

Activating Me, Mobilizing We, Empowering Them

> ABN AMRO - Leadership Key Note Top 100 Leaders ABF

The Value of CM for your PM approach

> PMI France / Paris - Chapter Event Presentation

Spark* Empower
Change

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