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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we dive into one of the most underestimated – and most essential – elements of successful business growth: change management.
Our guest, Uzma Aitqad, brings over 25 years of experience in the corporate world and a deep understanding of organisational change. As the founder of Magna People Change Consulting, she now helps SMEs navigate complex digital transformations by focusing on people, not just process.
The episode unfolds in three parts:
- Uzma’s journey from electronics engineering to change consultancy, and the founding of Magna.
- Her practical insights into scaling challenges, the human barriers to change, and why 70% of change initiatives fail.
- A rapid-fire round covering Uzma’s favourite resources, leadership tips, and more.
The one key thing:
Successful change is not about technology – it’s about people. If your team isn’t on board, the transformation won’t stick.
Whether you're an SME founder struggling to let go of control, or a leader trying to build agility into your team, this episode is full of practical strategies to help you scale with confidence.
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Uzma can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uzma-aitqad/
https://www.magnapeoplechange.com/
Resources:
People-centric Organisational Change By Julie Hodges - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/people-centric-organizational-change-engaging-employees-with-business-transformation-professor-julie-hodges/df2a1743f3b4d71c?ean=9781398612556&next=t
Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/atomic-habits-the-life-changing-million-copy-1-bestseller-james-clear/2458373?ean=9781847941831&next=t&next=t
Transformation Talk Podcast - https://samforget.com/podcast/
Manus AI - https://manus.im/
Perplexity - https://www.perplexity.ai/
Napkin AI - https://www.napkin.ai/