episodic There is something quite ironic about this thing called Change Management. At Untypical, we have been working in this space since the mid-1990s and in reality, for most change practitioners, nothing has changed.

Tried and true (or is that tired and true?) methodologies that deliver change programs in pretty much the same way as they did back in the early days.

People who create artefacts like change plans, BIAs (that's a business impact assessment for those not "in the know") and comms plans, the delivery of which are often used as the milestones of success more than the actual delivery of agreed outcomes.

We don't think that approach works anymore.

We are setting out to change change. We'd love you to join us on the journey.

]]> Change Change 2025 - Untypical Media Neil Butler false Neil Butler hello@changechange.au en https://www.changechange.au Create expectations and meet them.

Neil says that if you let others set them, you're setting yourself up for failure.

]]> Managing Expectations Managing Expectations 00:02:45 ebcb3fea-5804-4f25-b113-598a28d0956e Neil Butler 28 1 full false https://changechange.au/managing-expectations/ Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:34 +0000 Neil explains why these two questions are probably the most important questions that a change leader can ask.

]]> Two really important questions Two really important questions 00:02:32 afcb48ad-747e-486d-b8f6-68518532f0a2 Neil Butler 27 1 full false https://changechange.au/two-really-important-questions/ Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:28 +0000 One size does NOT fit all.

Neil says that if you're lucky, one size might fit some.

Best to assume that one size fits one.

]]> One size fits one One size fits one 00:02:14 13f53963-41d9-4bb7-80cf-34ef5871c660 Neil Butler 26 1 full false https://changechange.au/one-size-fits-one/ Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:26 +0000 Don't spend too much time thinking about what's in it for me. Instead, think about what's in it for THEM.

]]> Forget WIIFM. Think WIIFT instead. Forget WIIFM. Think WIIFT instead. 00:01:57 0d3fff63-8675-4c80-b4d5-e6e067b6db7f Neil Butler 25 1 full false https://changechange.au/forget-wiifm-think-wiift-instead/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:29 +0000 Isn't it ironic that Change Management doesn't seem to have changed very much over the years.

]]> Change Management and methodologies Change Management and methodologies 00:03:06 92e3b5c8-1d13-47a1-89a1-2fc2a810e019 Neil Butler 24 1 full false https://changechange.au/change-management-and-methodologies/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:30 +0000 Are you spending too much time looking behind you?

In this episode, Neil encourages you to look forward.

]]> Looking forward or looking back? Looking forward or looking back? 00:02:26 7bff610a-e2f3-4081-9d5f-108674137b3b Neil Butler 23 1 full false https://changechange.au/looking-forward-or-looking-back/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:28 +0000 Should implies adherence to an expectation. Could has no limits.

In this episode, Neil explains the difference.

]]> Could ... not should Could ... not should 00:02:42 11ba7301-4916-44ab-bed7-1ae5bf5d2079 Neil Butler 22 1 full false https://changechange.au/could-not-should/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:28 +0000 Communication is not the same as engagement.

Neil explains that engagement is always based on a relationship

]]> Engagement is more than communication Engagement is more than communication 00:03:09 9a33c1d5-2933-4a46-b732-b3ed825e66e5 Neil Butler 21 1 full false https://changechange.au/engagement-is-more-than-communication/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:00:29 +0000 If you always choose the same recipe, don't be surprised when you always get the same cake.

Neil also lets you into a little secret about HIS favourite cake!

]]> Same recipe = same cake Same recipe = same cake 00:04:09 67290c80-17cb-446d-9166-3a7d42ac16b4 20 1 full false https://changechange.au/same-recipe-same-cake/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:00:23 +0000 Think about your organisation. Who's really important.

Neil's answer might surprise you.

]]> So, who's really important? So, who's really important? 00:02:22 360edfee-941a-4804-861e-c8f8221df8f0 Neil Butler 19 1 full false https://changechange.au/so-whos-really-important/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:00:21 +0000 Sometimes you have to be de-constructive to be constructive.

Neil poses the question of whether you should re-build or renovate.

]]> Create, don't fix Create, don't fix 00:02:07 f45b268a-16bf-48e6-b2c4-88247b6f3427 Neil Butler 18 1 full false https://changechange.au/create-dont-fix/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:00:25 +0000 Transformagination. A new way of thinking without any limits.

Neil introduces us to an exciting new concept.

]]> Introducing Transformagination Introducing Transformagination 00:02:31 e62781c4-1a70-47f9-8865-c7f56d0c36a7 Neil Butler 16 1 full false https://changechange.au/introducing-transformagination/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:00:24 +0000 Transformation is never an accident. It usually needs a superhero to drive it.

In this episode, Neil explains why.

]]> Transformation is NEVER an accident Transformation is NEVER an accident 00:03:10 d832a7f1-0157-483b-a75d-70e3f10f2bf5 Neil Butler 15 1 full false https://changechange.au/transformation-is-never-an-accident/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:00:24 +0000 People say you should think outside of the box.

What box?

Neil shares his thoughts on why there should be no box.

]]> Think outside of the box Think outside of the box 00:01:49 71e770d7-8a54-46bf-a73d-40cf0f2ec918 Neil Butler 14 1 full false https://changechange.au/think-outside-of-the-box/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:00:22 +0000 We don't think that innovation is what it used to be. Be truly innovative!

Neil discusses the difference between innovation and a good idea.

]]> Innovation isn't what it used to be Innovation isn't what it used to be 00:02:42 76c9a86f-9522-4a12-b737-7d3b94a0473a Neil Butler 13 1 full false https://changechange.au/innovation-isnt-what-it-used-to-be/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:00:20 +0000 If you add 'lle' to Change Manager, you'll become a Challenge Manager. Just saying.

Neil discusses the importance of challenging when you are leading change.

]]> Change or Challenge ... or both? Change or Challenge ... or both? 00:03:00 65904733-fbf7-4c82-8231-540d9e8936a3 Neil Butler 12 1 full false https://www.changechange.au/change-or-challenge Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:00:22 +0000 We don't think people spend enough time imagining.

Imagine if they did.

]]> Imagine Imagine 00:02:10 429b5371-72d0-4730-8ff6-60946d16c984 Neil Butler 11 1 full false https://changechange.au/imagine/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:00:21 +0000 Lots of people think transformation is just big change.

Wrong! It's much more.

Neil explains the difference in this episode.

]]> Transformation is not just big change Transformation is not just big change 00:02:27 7750591f-2c5c-4599-a7f5-62c8d50c47e9 Neil Butler 10 1 full false https://changechange.au/transformation-is-not-just-big-change/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:00:22 +0000 We don't think that change should be managed. We think change should always be led.

Neil explains the difference.

]]> We don't like change management We don't like change management 00:02:42 9c2fad1f-ae4d-4587-8e7b-c5078df46503 Neil Butler 9 1 full false https://changechange.au/we-dont-like-change-management/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:00:21 +0000 Corporate comms have never been very good at telling stories. Hear what Neil has to say about the role of story tellers.

]]> Who's telling YOUR story? Who's telling YOUR story? 00:03:39 6dfa69e3-1c9d-496e-82f7-71442b9bf5b1 Neil Butler 8 1 full false https://www.changechange.au Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:00:20 +0000 As we publish our last episode for the year, Neil lays out what is in store for 2026.

We hope you have a fantastic break. See you in 2026!

]]> Are you ready? Are you ready? 00:03:04 4b65045c-354d-4725-b8f5-36122c9165a4 Neil Butler 7 1 full false https://www.changechange.au Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:00:22 +0000 ... when it all goes wrong?

It can be a lonely place when it goes wrong. Check out what Neil has to say.

]]> So where do you turn ... So where do you turn ... 00:02:46 d279c6b5-4ed7-4f06-a672-63e9a64c9670 Neil Butler 6 1 full false https://pod.co/change-change/so-where-do-you-turn Sun, 07 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000 The word awesome gets over-used ... find out Neil's thoughts on awesome.

]]> What does awesome look like? What does awesome look like? 00:02:13 bd18ceb8-ffa9-4c11-810d-21c87b46cab1 Neil Butler 5 1 full false https://www.changechange.au Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 Isaac Newton was one of the greatest mathematicians and physicists of all time.

What is he doing in a business-related podcast?

Neil will tell you in this episode.

]]> Newton might have been onto something ... Newton might have been onto something ... 00:02:58 cc2f955e-4654-4ab7-ba5a-6b58806881ab Neil Butler 4 1 full false https://www.changechange.au Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 And if it wasn't everyone would be doing it!

In this episode, Neil discusses whether you are doing transformation or just big change.

]]> Transformation Is Hard Transformation Is Hard 00:02:25 cdd3e732-ddf0-4599-9a66-b8912e66717b Neil Butler 3 1 full false https://www.changechange.au Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 Complexification is the direct opposite of simplification.

In this episode, Neil challenges you to consider whether change needs to be as complex as people like to make it.

]]> Are you over-complexifying change? Are you over-complexifying change? 00:02:41 9759ed7a-86b0-4ecf-832d-02ec3bfbb332 Neil Butler 2 1 full false https://www.changechange.au Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 In this episode, Neil kicks the podcast off by explaining why change needs to change.

]]> Introduction Introduction 00:04:00 6b7ad33f-655b-4cc5-8667-fd4c699ff657 Neil Butler 1 1 full false https://www.changechange.au Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000