
Meet the consultant… Anna Lane
09 August 2022 1. What does your day-to-day role as a senior consultant look like? Life as a senior... Read On
Meet the consultant… Jack Sixsmith
13 July 2022 1. How did you get into change consultancy? I’ve had an unconventional career path. From university,... Read On
Top five tips for tackling NHS capacity challenges and patient waiting lists
15 June 2022 While normality is returning post-pandemic, the NHS has been left with a waiting list of... Read On
Meet the consultant… Peter Marsden
13 May 2022 1. Why and when did you set up Entec Si? There were three main reasons why... Read On
We promote a third of our team in our ‘thrive’ year
06 May 2022 We have demonstrated our passion for people development by announcing an impressive ten promotions. Four people... Read On
Meet the consultant… Sarah Towers
13 April 2022 1. What does a consulting director do? A little bit of everything, which keeps the role... Read On
Welcoming two new additions to the Entec Si team
28 March 2022 When it comes to new hires, two is always better than one. We’re delighted to... Read On
Eman Al-Hillawi on five steps to a more diverse consulting industry
22 March 2022 Gender bias is something that many women, including myself, experience throughout their consulting careers. While... Read On
Meet the consultant… Sarah Frost
15 March 2022 1. What does an average day look like for a senior resource manager? There’s no such... Read On
Getting set for growth with two new hires
24 February 2022 We’ve started the year as we mean to go on, strengthening our consultancy expertise with... Read On
Five years at Entec Si
23 February 2022 After five years at Entec Si, I have gained so much; a brain full of... Read On
Challenging change management myths
18 February 2022 Change and business go hand in hand, however, the people side of change can present... Read On
Meet the consultant… Ben Brown
17 February 2022 1. Describe what a Junior Consultant does in as few words as possible The role... Read On
How to put communities at the centre of change
03 February 2022 Collaboration with communities is a key way for local authorities to boost engagement and improve... Read On
Meet the consultant… David Fisher
21 January 2022 1. What does a Business Support Manager do? I specialise in strengthening Entec Si’s internal operations,... Read On
Entec Si gives back
06 January 2022 Entec Si went the extra mile for charity in 2021, donating a record sum of... Read On
Four things you might not know about our CEO
21 December 2021 If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about our CEO, Eman Al-Hillawi, now’s your chance.... Read On
2022 set to be a year of growth following framework wins
17 December 2021 After achieving steady growth in 2021, we’re preparing for an even more successful 2022 after... Read On
Meet the consultant… Devesh Punjani
07 December 2021 1. In a nutshell, what does a consultant do? As a junior consultant, I mainly support... Read On
Five top tips for successful remote working in the healthcare sector
30 November 2021 To reduce pressure on healthcare workers, introducing remote working where possible will be vital. However,... Read On
There’s always room for improvement
23 November 2021 Change is something that many businesses have become used to over the pandemic, but transformation... Read On
Meet the consultant…
12 November 2021 1. How did you go from a career in events to the world of change... Read On
Helping a local charity garden to thrive
09 November 2021 Our team recently got their gardening gloves on in an effort to rejuvenate the... Read On
Meet the consultant… Samantha Garrathy
06 October 2021 1. Put simply, what does a consultant do? Most consultancy work revolves around project and programme... Read On
Living the learning
30 September 2021 During the last 10 months, despite maintaining high levels of chargeability, it’s apparent that I... Read On
Five top tips for switching to hybrid working
10 September 2021 Covid-19 restrictions having lifted, some organisations are planning to return to the office. However, with... Read On
Meet the consultant… Matt Garrett
09 September 2021 1. What does being a principal consultant consist of? Key to being a principal consultant is... Read On
Our CEO takes dedication to Birmingham businesses to the next level
26 August 2021 Having lived in the city for over three decades, our CEO, Dr. Eman Al-Hillawi, has... Read On
Our senior leadership team is evolving
06 August 2021 As Entec Si goes from strength to strength, we’ve appointed a new CEO and executive... Read On
Meet the consultant…
03 August 2021 1. Please define your role in just a few words As an Assistant Consultant, it’s my... Read On
Meet our managing director
09 July 2021 From research scientist to businesswoman, learn more about our managing director, Eman Al-Hillawi’s leadership journey... Read On
Meet the consultant… Pete Britten
08 July 2021 1. In a nutshell, what does your role involve? In my role as a consultant, I... Read On
Handling increased demand as people return to the skies
01 July 2021 Foreign holidays are calling out to many. As more countries are added to the Government’s... Read On
We’re back on track
15 June 2021 We’re bouncing back from the challenges of the pandemic by investing in more top talent... Read On
Bringing working innovations to the not-for-profit sector
11 June 2021 COVID-19 has forced many not-for-profit organisations to prepare for a more remote future. By following... Read On
Meet the consultant… Craig Eley
03 June 2021 1. What does being a senior consultant involve? At its core, being a senior consultant is... Read On
Why personal development matters
07 May 2021 Personal development is, by its definition, personal. We came to that revelation after a recent... Read On
Meet the consultant… Charlotte Stanyer
05 May 2021 1. How would you define your role? Assistant consultant is an important and dynamic role, that... Read On
And I would walk 981 miles, and I would walk 981 more
04 May 2021 We’re supporting local charity, Thrive Birmingham, by taking part in the virtual John O’Groats to... Read On
Personal development – a team perspective
16 April 2021 Investing in people is a critical element of any successful organisation. Encouraging the workforce to... Read On
Moving forward with change in the public sector
15 April 2021 For the public sector, change is often viewed as something to fear, with failed transformation... Read On
Meet the consultant… Amarpreet Assi
08 April 2021 In a nutshell, what does a junior consultant do? As a junior consultant, I manage small... Read On
New business structure puts people development first
31 March 2021 To strengthen our cross-service offering and accelerate the development of our team, we are shifting... Read On
Building back better: What culture lessons can NHS trusts learn from 2020?
24 March 2021 Even before COVID-19, NHS trusts had been facing several cultural challenges. These include a lack... Read On
Evolving the way we work
10 March 2021 The disruption of the pandemic has provided us with a unique opportunity to transform the... Read On
Meet the consultant…
26 February 2021 In a few words, what does your role involve? Being a programme manager is all... Read On
Lessons learned pre-mortem – top tips
24 February 2021 Here at Entec Si, we undertake project and programme assurance work for IT-enabled change. Our... Read On
Rolling out positive change in 2021
16 February 2021 The pandemic has taught UK business leaders some valuable change lessons. By building these into... Read On
Putting our employees’ mental wealth first
09 February 2021 The events of 2020 caused feelings of stress and isolation for many people, impacting their... Read On
Meet the consultant…
05 February 2021 Put simply, what does business analysis involve? Using problem-solving skills to help take a business from... Read On
Enabling the third sector to keep on giving
19 January 2021 The not-for-profit sector has had to quickly adapt its practices during the pandemic. With a... Read On
Developing our people, come rain or shine
14 January 2021 Come rain or shine, people are our top priority at Entec Si. Keeping up our... Read On
How to transform traditional training methods
13 January 2021 Remote working looks to be the future, with many UK businesses planning to make it... Read On
Meet the consultant…
06 January 2021 Put simply, what does a business analyst do? There are lots of different elements to business... Read On
Turning data into a valuable business asset
21 December 2020 As organisations adapt to the ‘new normal’, it’s important that they don’t overlook data. Disorganised... Read On
Versatility is in our DNA
18 December 2020 Versatility is one of our core business values. Our team's ability to to adapt to... Read On
The meaning of integrity
10 December 2020 Honesty and integrity are second nature for us. We believe it's vital to treat our... Read On
Meet the consultant… Tim Powlson
07 December 2020 Describe what you do in a few sentences Put simply, I help organisations to improve... Read On
We’re all about commitment
03 December 2020 Commitment sits at the very heart of everything we do. As a team, we always... Read On
Collaboration is the word
26 November 2020 Our company values are critical to everything we do. One of these is collaboration. It's... Read On
Meet the consultant… Julie Smith
17 November 2020 Why did you enter the world of business change? Before joining Entec Si, I had a... Read On
Top tips for getting the WiFi coverage you need
05 November 2020 Wherever we are we want internet access. All the various handheld gadgets, phones and tablets... Read On
From reactive to proactive: Don’t forget about strategic change
04 November 2020 COVID-19 forced business leaders to introduce short-term improvements quickly in order to maintain continuity and... Read On
Meet the consultant… Shaun Richards
23 October 2020 What does your role involve day-to-day? Being project coordinator involves making sure all the different elements... Read On
Giving back to the Birmingham community
14 October 2020 Lockdown has provided the perfect opportunity for us to ramp up our CSR activity. As... Read On
Prepare for take-off: Optimising the passenger journey
07 October 2020 Delays can cause a host of issues for airports, increasing the risk of both reputational... Read On
Meet the consultant… Sue Johnson-Gregory
30 September 2020 In a nutshell, what do you do? As a principal consultant, my role involves a bit... Read On
COVID-19 series: making the most of positive change in local government
22 September 2020 The outbreak of COVID-19 prompted local authorities to make major organisational changes quickly. However, much... Read On
COVID-19 series: achieving a positive post-coronavirus culture
12 August 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic led to many organisations having to transform their ways of working. However,... Read On
COVID-19 series: our top tips for successful remote working
04 August 2020 Many companies had to quickly introduce remote working solutions over the last few months to... Read On
COVID-19 series: how to build a more resilient healthcare system
07 July 2020 The NHS has been through a period of rapid change over the past few months.... Read On
COVID-19 series: achieving an agile business
07 July 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working tools and technologies have enabled organisations to maintain continuity... Read On
Where are you on the change curve?
06 July 2020 We are living through an enormous change. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced all of us... Read On
COVID-19 series: three steps to building a resilient business
03 July 2020 From interrupted services and the closure of offices to the need to follow the Government’s... Read On
Cultural migration: Finding the silver lining
15 June 2020 Migrating systems to the cloud might seem like an obvious choice for businesses, as it... Read On
Covid-19 Series: working practices
12 June 2020 Remote working has become the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses having to... Read On
Three top tips for successful cultural integration
29 May 2020 Cultural integration isn’t always a business’s number one priority when undertaking a merger and acquisition... Read On
A day in the life of… Luke Taylor
21 May 2020 In a nutshell, what do you do? Put simply, being a programme manager involves working closely... Read On
Covid-19 Series – local government
04 May 2020 While the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting organisations across all sectors, local authorities have several specific... Read On
Entec Si – Covid Recovery Statement, September 2020
31 March 2020 The Entec Si team have been following official guidance from the Government and health authorities during the... Read On
Five steps to managing change in the charity sector
16 October 2019 Effective operational change can help charities to make the most of their existing resources, boost... Read On
Driving value from business change in HE
09 July 2019 Investing in up-to-date facilities and undertaking a business culture transformation could support UK universities in... Read On
Sofia’s first month
02 July 2019 My first month with Entec Si has been amazing! I am doing a level 4... Read On
Happy GDPR anniversary
26 June 2019 Back in June 2017, we started the process of auditing and reviewing all personal data... Read On
Three key steps to navigating the politics of change
17 June 2019 Business politics can be one of the main challenges when looking to drive successful business... Read On
New hires: Three is the magic number
04 June 2019 We’re pleased to announce that the Entec Si family has grown, as we welcome three... Read On
My first month
10 April 2019 It’s hard to believe a month has passed since I joined the Entec Si family.... Read On
Five things to remember during a tender process
08 April 2019 Avoiding disruptions to daily business processes when putting IT or other third-party services out to... Read On
Smoothing the transition: A modern approach to HR solutions
29 March 2019 Employee self-service (ESS) is dramatically changing the world of HR. But for those organisations that... Read On
Airports get to the front of queue management
27 March 2019 Long queues at UK airports have recently made headlines, with a Which? report finding that... Read On
Our Academy Practice
18 March 2019 Career development is the process that forms a person's work identity. It's a significant part of... Read On
Moving forward with CSSC
21 January 2019 We’ve been working closely with the Civil Sports Council (CSSC) on their Digital Service Programme... Read On
2019: Our year of growth
16 January 2019 Consolidation was the key word for us in 2018. We built on existing relationships with... Read On
Why a data warehouse is crucial for your law firm
08 January 2019 Consolidation is a trend within the legal sector that shows no signs of slowing. Indeed... Read On
Engaging with stakeholders
03 December 2018 Meet the stakeholders Stakeholders play a crucial role within a programme or project and have a... Read On
Searching for stars: our first recruitment event
16 November 2018 Earlier this month we were joined by budding business change professionals from across the UK... Read On
M&A: How to achieve a successful culture integration
29 October 2018 UK merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is fast becoming known as the go-to method for... Read On
Supporting Revenue and Benefits procurement
16 October 2018 The procurement We’re excited to have supported East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) and Borough Council of Wellingborough... Read On
Reasons to prepare for Microsoft support deadlines
05 October 2018 In 2020 Microsoft will be ending support for both its Windows 7 operating system and... Read On
Celebrating our most successful year to date!
05 September 2018 The past year has been an exciting and rewarding one for us. Not only have... Read On
New contract win
01 August 2018 We've been included as one of the technology consultancy framework suppliers to Cherwell District Council and... Read On
The sweetest hello!
06 July 2018 My introduction to Entec Si has been a cheery whirlwind of activity during my first... Read On
Meet the Programme Managers
04 July 2018 As Programme Managers we work closely with our clients to deliver strategic business outcomes. Central... Read On
My first month
26 June 2018 If the dizzying heights of Alpha Tower weren’t enough, my first month at Entec Si... Read On
Analysis practice
08 June 2018 Meet the Analysis Practice, which comprises our Business Analysts and Data Analysts. Our role varies... Read On
Meet the consultants
23 April 2018 At Entec Si we’ve always had a strong consultancy strand. Our initial engagement with new clients... Read On
Getting ready for GDPR
19 April 2018 Since October 2017, our Business Support Team has been working hard to ensure that we’re... Read On
Great work Emily!
09 March 2018 Emily Wright has been working with us for the past year as a Project Support. However,... Read On
Project Management, PMO and Project Support
28 February 2018 This is the group responsible for managing and delivering projects. Within this practice a wide... Read On
Visitor pass project takes flight
09 February 2018 We’re pleased to announce the release of the new IDGateway visitor pass system at Birmingham... Read On
Working with SG Fleet
24 January 2018 SG Fleet is a leading international solutions provider. They specialise in fleet management, leasing and... Read On
Getting onboard!
10 January 2018 We’ve redesigned our process for onboarding new employees. By creating a warm, supportive environment, we’re... Read On
Our growing team
04 January 2018 During the last few months of 2017 we ran a focused recruitment campaign. This brought... Read On
Christmas party
19 December 2017 There’s nothing that says excitement like an Entec Si Christmas party, and this year was... Read On
Building our associate network
11 December 2017 We have many years’ experience in building blended teams with our clients, internal staff and... Read On
Graven Hill website phase 2
07 December 2017 Graven Hill is the UK’s most exciting custom-build housing project. Earlier this year we helped... Read On
Customer experience management system go live
04 December 2017 We’re absolutely delighted to announce the go-live of a new customer experience management system (Jadu... Read On
Recruitment assessment day
01 December 2017 Our values are at the heart of everything we do. So when we hold a... Read On
Council websites go live
03 November 2017 We’re very proud to announce the go live of new websites for both Cherwell District... Read On
Team away day
16 October 2017 Here at Entec Si we believe that business and personal development are vital to our... Read On
Strategic Partnership with Virtuoso
10 October 2017 A key part of our recent growth has been in establishing partnerships with other companies... Read On
We’re recruiting!
02 October 2017 We’ve been undergoing our own transformation over the last three years. In fact our team... Read On
Meet Megan Evans
26 September 2017 We’re very pleased to welcome Megan Evans, the latest member of our Entec Si family.... Read On
Welcome Pritpal and Marg!
20 September 2017 We're absolutely delighted to welcome two new project managers on board this month. Pritpal Kaur... Read On
Stratford-upon-Avon cruise
18 September 2017 The Entec Si team and associates recently met up in Stratford-upon-Avon to take a relaxing... Read On
New office accommodation
01 August 2017 As part of the company's continued growth, we're delighted to announce that we're moving to new... Read On
New additions to the team
07 July 2017 We’d like to welcome our latest additions to the team. Vicky has recently joined us... Read On
Cyber Essentials
05 July 2017 We're pleased to announce that we've achieved Cyber Essentials certification following an assessment of our controls... Read On
Graven Hill website goes live
02 May 2017 We're delighted to see the new website for Graven Hill Village Development Company go live.... Read On
Strategy and business case success
17 March 2017 We’re proud to announce that we've successfully completed a joint IT Shared Services ICT Strategy... Read On
HR & Payroll takes off
01 March 2017 We've been busy supporting Birmingham Airport to implement Phase 2 of its new HR and Payroll... Read On
Meet Julie Smith
02 January 2017 We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our latest addition to the team. Julie... Read On
New website project
01 January 2017 We’re excited to be working closely with Cherwell District Council and South Northants Council to project... Read On
A rip roaring Christmas party
15 December 2016 The Roaring Twenties were a time of flapper dresses, swinging jazz music and some all... Read On
Sleep out for Byte Night
07 October 2016 Five hardy Entec Si souls recently braved the elements to ‘sleep out’ for Byte Night,... Read On
PMO is ready to go!
01 October 2016 We're currently working with Birmingham Airport to help design and implement a new set of... Read On
Meet our new additions
12 September 2016 We’re delighted to welcome three new additions to the Entec Si family! Carlene Jones and... Read OnLet's start a conversation!
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