Claire Benham

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ABOUT CLAIRE BENHAM

I\'m an organisational bridge builder, PMO and APMG-certified Change Manager Practitioner, specialising in connecting strategic vision with operational reality. I believe every organisation has islands of brilliance - talented people, valuable data, strategic insights, and new technologies to implement - that are often siloed and disconnected. My purpose is to build bridges that don\'t just span the gaps but create thriving pathways for sustainable success and are attractive for people to cross.I see organisational landscapes that others miss and design transformation bridges that serve both current needs and future growth. As a storyteller, I transform complex analytics into compelling pathways that leaders want to fund and teams want to build.With experience spanning cross-functional Strategic Programmes, Change Management, Business Operations, Data Analytics and Insights and Corporate Real Estate at global market leader Accenture, I deliver sustainable transformation by combining analytical excellence with human-centred change approaches. I leverage transformation methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, Prosci ADKAR, and Kotter to optimize both programme delivery and stakeholder adoption.My integrated bridge-building approach focuses on:• Strategic connections that are both ambitious and humanly achievable• Infrastructure that creates sustainable capabilities, not just project delivery• Teams that become stronger collaborative networks• Accelerated project delivery without sacrificing adoption quality• Organisations that are more connected AND more fulfilling places to workThe people side of transitions is crucial. I create psychological safety and trust-based relationships that can support any organisational weight. I\'m a persuasive communicator who builds authentic stakeholder partnerships at all levels, ensuring both delivery milestones and adoption goals are achieved.As a continuous learner and innovator, I embrace emerging technologies like Gen AI, forging new bridge-building techniques that deliver measurable improvements, savings and efficiencies.CliftonStrengths: Analytical | Individualisation | Ideation | Strategic | Learner | Achiever | Maximizer | Relator | Self-Assurance | InputVolunteering - giving back matters. I recently volunteered with Imire on a rhino conservation project overseas, creating positive wildlife and community impact. I\'m also a mental health ally.