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Business transformation, organisation design and change
Most transformations don't fail on strategy. They fail on people. The org design that ignored how work really flows. The change plan that lost the middle managers. The restructure that kept the wrong leaders.
I'm Kate Maddison-Greenwell, founder of People Efficient. I bring 26 years of senior HR & leadership experience to the part of transformation everyone underestimates.
I'm Kate, your people problem solver
HR expert and trained actor. I solve complex HR challenges. Restructuring. Leadership training. Coaching. Interim support.
Business transformation, organisation design and change
Most transformations don't fail on strategy. They fail on people. The org design that ignored how work really flows. The change plan that lost the middle managers. The restructure that kept the wrong leaders.
I'm Kate Maddison-Greenwell, founder of People Efficient. I bring 26 years of senior HR & leadership experience to the part of transformation everyone underestimates.
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Strategic and commercially focused leader with over 26 years’ experience delivering large-scale transformation across complex, fast-paced organisations.
Brings deep expertise across organisational design, operating models, talent and culture, with a proven ability to lead organisations through change and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Integrates AI into systems, processes and procedures to drive efficiencies, clarity and cost effective solutions
Trusted partner to executive teams, shaping future-ready organisations that are resilient, efficient and built for sustained performance. Specialises in organisational transformation and workforce strategy, with a strong track record of leading high-impact programmes including TUPE, restructuring, growth and turnaround.
Combines board-level strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, enabling organisations to move at pace while maintaining stability, engagement and performance.
Strategy executed
at pace.
We work with leadership teams on defined transformation and change programmes: organisation design, restructure, operating model redesign, growth and downsizing (including TUPE), future proofing with AI integration. Delivered in short cycles with real outputs along the way. Not a 200-page report at month six.
Senior leadership, in place fast, gone when the work is done.
We provide Interim HR Director, Transformation Director and Change Lead roles for organisations that need senior leadership now, without committing to a permanent hire. Weekly progress, fortnightly reviews, a clear handover plan from day one.
Leadership training, rehearsed before it gets real.
impACT combines 26 years of leadership with professional acting training, giving managers something most corporate development doesn’t: the chance to practise. Difficult conversations. Performance reviews. Restructure announcements. Conflict. Feedback. Rehearsed in the room, before they happen for real.
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25+ Years of HR Insight
Check out the People Efficient Blog for insights and guidance on cultivating a culture that prioritises growth, honesty and transparency - and empowering leaders to sustain it.
What Vicky Wilson had to say about Kate
"Kate led the company through major change projects and transformations...supporting the team through the pandemic she has been extremely pro-active, compassionate and forward-thinking - consistently ahead of the game."
Employer Engagement Manager, GI Group
What Lisa Wheatcroft had to say about Kate
From the outset, Kate demonstrated a rare combination of energy, creativity and precision. Her deep HR expertise, coupled with strong project management capabilities, enabled her to manage complexity with confidence while keeping strategic objectives firmly in focus.
People Director, MTR Elizabeth Line
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The corporate world is cluttered with outdated processes, heavy bureaucracy, and rigid structures that slow everything down. You’ve seen it - you might even be stuck in it right now. The inefficiencies, the endless red tape, and worst of all, the frustrated employees who feel trapped in a system that doesn’t value their contribution. The corporate world is cluttered with outdated processes, heavy bureaucracy, and rigid structures that slow everything down. You’ve seen it - you might even be stuck in it right now. The inefficiencies, the endless red tape, and worst of all, the frustrated employees who feel trapped in a system that doesn’t value their contribution. But what if there was another way?
Imagine an organisation where decisions are streamlined, leaders are empowered, and employees are truly engaged. Where HR isn’t a back-office function, but a driving force behind growth.
Agile in HR is all about rethinking your approach to projects, processes and efficiencies. Agile in HR is all about rethinking your approach to projects, processes and efficiencies. We believe that We believe that how we workhow we work is the solution to high performance, good mental wellbeing and exceptional leadership. is the solution to high performance, good mental wellbeing and exceptional leadership.
Agile processes are people-centric, adapt quickly to organisational changes and keep your organisation compliant and future-proofed. Let's work together to bring agile solutions to your complex problems, and improve ways of working for everyone. Agile processes are people-centric, adapt quickly to organisational changes and keep your organisation compliant and future-proofed. Let's work together to bring agile solutions to your complex problems, and improve ways of working for everyone.
If that's what you want for your team - but don't know how to get there - we're here to help. You don't have to overhaul your whole business; just open up your ways of thinking.
What clients are saying about Kate
"Kate worked with us over a period of several months as we sought to introduce OKRs to the Nextbase globally. During this time her passion and enthusiasm were evident and she quickly gained the respect and trust of the Exec Team and staff alike, partnering very well with HR in working out what a successful launch would look like and putting in place the necessary resources to make that happen. Her tireless commitment to the project was infections and I would highly recommend Kate and People Efficient without hesitation. I hope we have the opportunity to work together again."
JULIA HOWELLS, HEAD OF HR, NEXTBASE
“We had the pleasure of engaging Kate as a consultant to support our people transformation initiative, encompassing elements such as TUPE, data improvement and compliance. From the outset, Kate demonstrated a rare combination of energy, creativity and precision. Her collaborative style, clear communication, and ability to balance detail with a broader perspective were instrumental in delivering compliant, successful outcomes. The project has significantly strengthened our compliance and reporting functions, while also leaving behind a more connected and capable team.”
LISA WHEATCROFT, PEOPLE DIRECTOR,
MTR ELIZABETH LINE
"Kate’s transformation of the leadership team was fab. She began by establishing a foundation of trust and transparency. With open communication channels and regular virtual stand-ups, she fostered a sense of psychological safety, crucial for remote collaboration. Then, she tackled the practical challenges head-on. The outcome was a profound shift in the team’s dynamic."
CEO - FINANCE START UP
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"Kate contributed enormously to the organisation during the time we worked together. She very quickly identified priorities and created, communicated, resourced and embarked on the delivery of a plan to address the immediate needs of the business."
PETER MANBY, STRATEGIC ADVISOR, HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
"Ultimate professional with extensive expertise across HR and L&D...she is results driven and prides herself on impact and actually delivers!"
MELANIE THOMPSON, THE HAMPER PANTRY/RUBEEDIGITAL
"Kate led the company through major change projects and transformations...supporting the team through the pandemic she has been extremely pro-active, compassionate and forward-thinking - consistently ahead of the game."
VICKY WILSON, EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER, GI GROUP
"Kate has a wealth of knowledge across all aspects of HR and was also able to provide day-to-day HR support across the business, grow the People Team to meet the needs of the business as well as initiating and leading multiple projects to not only digitally transform many of our HR processes but also how we communicated and collaborated across the business."
JEN WATTS - HEAD OF PEOPLE & CULTURE, RESIDENT HOTELS LTD
"I had the absolute pleasure of being able to work with Kate on a mammoth project...her enthusiasm and energy was absolutely brilliant. Right from the start of this project, Kate was a true collaborator. We had limited time to turn around this project and Kate hit the ground running. Sharing her expertise, knowledge and support she exceeded all expectations. She certainly knows her stuff and it felt like we'd worked together for years rather than a few months.
DEBBIE GREEN - CEO, WISHFISH
"Kate is an incredibly efficient and effective HR professional, she’s knowledgeable, organised and innovative in her approach to whatever she does. I would highly recommend working with Kate, she’s fast paced and creative, results orientated and completes work to a very high standard."
LISA TOMLINSON-CEO
LIMELITE GROUP
"Kate contributed enormously to the organisation during the time we worked together. She very quickly identified priorities and created, communicated, resourced, and embarked on the delivery of a plan to address the immediate needs of the business."
Angela Paradise
Director of HR & OD, NHS South East London Clinical Commissioning Group (SELCGG) – Working For BMW At The Time
"She supported me to see things from the perspective I wanted to be able to. To accept I am enough, it's OK to want what I want and to invest in myself. Approachable and friendly, Kate instantly put me at ease which made opening up and being honest really easy and when she needed to challenge me it instantly resonated... thank you."
Coaching Client
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"Kate is a highly professional manager with a methodical and detailed approach. She has a thorough understanding of our business and its drivers and consistently demonstrates both creativity and pragmatism to ensure our requirements are fully met."
Rob Dyal
What Melanie Thompson had to say about Kate
"Ultimate professional with extensive expertise across HR and L&D...she is results driven and prides herself on impact and actually delivers!"
The Hamper Pantry, Rubeedigital
What Angela Paradise had to say about Kate
"Kate's passion for getting everything right first time showed through in all our business transactions. She was a crucial player in resolving these issues. Kate is an astute, knowledgeable and hardworking business woman who I highly recommend."
Director of HR & OD, NHS South East London Clinical Commissioning Group (SELCGG) – Working For BMW At The Time
What Rob Dyal had to say about Kate
"Kate is a highly professional manager with a methodical and detailed approach. She has a thorough understanding of our business and its drivers and consistently demonstrates both creativity and pragmatism to ensure our requirements are fully met."
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