About
Change-AlliesI help businesses avoid the 'silent-killer' of portfolios, programmes and projects - CHANGE RISK.
Application of skills and experience gained from an extensive worldwide career in Change | Technical | Business Consulting, Portfolio | Programme | Project delivery, I can help you navigate complex transformations and mitigate risk effectively.
Change-Allies' approach Leadership, Assurance and Counsel engagements using the same pragmatic approach.
Irrespective of the challenge and the desired outcomes, it is key to deliver in a known, consistent and effective manner.
The values that are demonstrated throughout customer relationship and with their teams, partners, investors and customers are all the same in our view.
Nobody should have lesser experience or be treated differently. We stand by these values.
A Track Record of Strategic Delivery
Stephen has a proven history of executing high-stakes mandates for complex organisations.
His experience spans the full lifecycle of corporate resilience, from conducting independent strategic reviews of global operations to leading the comprehensive rebuild of enterprise architectures following regulatory intervention.
As a trusted advisor to the Board, he has consistently delivered large-scale Transformation and Remediation programs, providing the independent assurance and technical oversight required to protect institutional reputation and ensure long-term regulatory alignment.
ENTERPRISE PORTFOLIO ASSURANCE
I worked with Stephen on a large financial services change programme [at the West Brom], starting with programme definition, and then moving to programme and project delivery.
He brings a wealth of experience to work he delivers, and operates with a high degree of professionalism at all levels in an organisation.
ENTERPRISE STRATEGIC COUNSEL
I had the pleasure to work with Stephen as a consultant embedded to provide guidance and assurance to me on a complex Portfolio of delivery.
His clear experience, professionalism and pragmatism all came together to make him highly effective at communication and problem solving and I’d be happy to work with him again in the future
RETAINED ADVIORY
The Board was fully agreed with the recommendations and have pushed for completion. The review really has aided the Program to step up and work more effectively. It highlighted areas of improvement and the Program are working much better/ to a higher standard than before. Thanks again for your part in this review.
Founder
Core Competancies & Accrediation
Stephen Lovell-Taylor-Haines
Principal AdvisorWith over 35 years of cross-industry experience, I serve as a seasoned Transformation Architect and Strategic Counsel for organisations operating in complex, highly regulated jurisdictions. My career is defined by a consistent delivery of 100% of my mandates, ranging from global digital shifts to enterprise-wide cultural remediation.
Enterprise Leader: Strategic Transformation Leadership
Deep expertise in orchestrating large-scale change across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment between boardroom vision and operational reality. A catalyst to enabling the whole organisation to get involved in making a positive contribution and often leading key elements of change from within.
Take a look at what the London School of Economics & Politics says about the subject; do you need an experienced leader to deliver your strategy?
Governance Frameworks
Expert proficiency in Waterfall, Agile, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and various Hybrid approaches. Able to advise and assist organisations to achieve enterprise agility without compromising on control.
Take a look at the Grant Thornton article by Margo Hanna about Programme Governance; its a good guide to the content and purpose that can be applied to projects / programmes and initiatives alike. Overlaying the framework depends upon what's being delivered.
Independent Assurance: Certified Assurance Practitioner
As a certified APM Assurance Practitioner, I provide the objective, unvarnished oversight required to de-risk investments and ensure project health.
Take a look at the Association of Project Managers says about Assurance. Is this embedded in your organisation?
Portfolio, Programme, Project Management Frameworks
Skilled in application of the appropriate framework (or combination of) to coordinate the delivery of outcomes.
Effective delivery by linking direct to Strategy via MoP or PfMP, by translating Strategy into Capability via MSP or PgMP, by delivering specific outputs via predictive PRINCE2, by delivering Customer value via Scrum or Kanban or lilnking Strategy to Value Streams via SAFe or use of Strategic Portfolio Management techniques.
Take a look at the 'Praxis Foundation framework' information at the link below.
Vetted Integrity: Your secrets are safe with me
Holding Security Clearance (SC), I am trusted to operate within the most sensitive and high-security environments, maintaining the highest standards of professional discretion.