Foundations for Effective Change Management - Made to Grow S03 E02 with Angela Fumpson

Change management is one of the biggest challenges in manufacturing and business transformation. Many organisations struggle to implement new systems or processes effectively—not because the technology doesn’t work or the cost is too high, but because people instinctively resist change.
In this episode of Made to Grow, we explore why change management programmes often fail and offer some expert tips on how to set your business up for success from the start.
If you’ve ever tried to change the way your business does things, whether that’s a new piece of equipment, a new process or new software and watched with dread as people reverted to their old ways, this episode is for you.

Introducing Our Guest: Angela Fumpson
Angela Fumpson is the founder of White Tiger, a specialist consultancy in quality management, leadership, and business transformation. With a background in mechanical engineering and over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, Angela helps businesses streamline processes, improve efficiency, and successfully implement change.
She has worked with organisations of all sizes, from SMEs to large manufacturers, ensuring that change doesn’t just happen—but actually sticks.

Key Topics in This Episode:
Why most business transformation projects fail – Common mistakes that derail system rollouts and process changes.
The importance of leadership buy-in – How senior teams set the tone for successful adoption.
How process mapping prevents failure – Identifying inefficiencies and creating a clear roadmap for change.
Overcoming resistance to change – Why people resist new ways of working and how to engage them in the process.
Laying the groundwork for success – The key steps to take before rolling out any major changes.

What’s Next?
This is part one of a two-part conversation. In the next episode, we move from preparing for change to making it stick—covering how to train teams effectively, reinforce change over time, and ensure lasting success.
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Resources:
For more information about Angela follow the links below!
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https://www.white-tiger.co.uk/