Spring into Change: How LACE and Change In 8 Create Lasting Transformation

You might have spotted me in Entrepreneur UK recently, sharing thoughts about spring renewal alongside some brilliant business minds. While others were discussing tech upgrades and market shifts, I found myself reflecting on something deeper – how seasonal change mirrors our own transformation journeys.

Let's face it – change isn't just about setting fresh goals when the daffodils pop up. It's about creating sustainable transformation that sticks around longer than your spring cleaning enthusiasm. This is exactly why I developed both the LACE Framework and Change In 8 process.

The Power of Structured Change

As I mentioned in the Entrepreneur UK article, winter taught us all about the pitfalls of unfocused goal-setting. You know the drill – ambitious January plans that fade faster than frost in the morning sun. But here's where Change In 8 makes the difference.

Think of Change In 8 as your transformation GPS. Instead of overwhelming yourself with a massive end goal, you're breaking down the journey into eight manageable steps. It's like planning a garden – you don't just throw seeds everywhere and hope for the best. You prepare the soil, plant strategically, and nurture growth consistently.

Where LACE Fits In

This is where the LACE Framework (Listening, Accountability, Collaboration, Empathy) becomes your secret weapon. While Change In 8 provides the structure, LACE ensures the human element isn't lost in the process:

• Listening: Understanding what's really blocking change in your organisation • Accountability: Keeping those transformation promises you make to yourself and others • Collaboration: Bringing everyone along on the journey • Empathy: Recognising that change feels different for everyone

Real-World Impact

In the article, I shared how this approach is helping organisations transition from fear-based to love-based leadership. It's not just fancy theory – it's practical transformation that works. One of my clients recently used this combined approach to restructure their entire customer service department. Instead of the usual resistance and anxiety, they experienced what they called "the smoothest change we've ever managed."

The Spring Connection

As I told Entrepreneur UK, spring isn't just about renewal – it's about sustainable momentum. Using LACE and Change In 8 together helps organisations: • Build change resilience • Create lasting habits rather than quick fixes • Maintain focus when those "shiny new ideas" start sprouting • Develop leadership practices that grow stronger with time

Your Spring Challenge

Here's what I'm challenging my clients to do right now (and yes, this means you too!):

1. Pick ONE significant change you want to make
2. Map it through the Change In 8 process
3. Apply LACE principles at each step
4. Document what works (and what doesn't)

Remember what I emphasised in the article – it's not about getting carried away with goal-setting and finding yourself off-track two months later. It's about creating sustainable transformation that becomes as natural as the changing seasons.

The Path Forward

As we move into this season of renewal, consider how you're approaching change in your organisation. Are you just setting goals and hoping for the best? Or are you creating structured, sustainable transformation using proven frameworks?

Let's make this spring different. Let's create change that lasts longer than the seasonal bloom