Lead Change
with Confidence

We help organisations tackle complexity with an integrated approach to change management and leadership, delivering the capability to adapt with purpose.

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What Makes
Us Different

01

Integrated Approach

Blending leadership development with structured change frameworks to drive momentum.

02

Flexible Entry Points

We partner at any phase of the change journey, with leaders, teams, or full organisations.

03

Efficient Delivery

Practical toolkits and time savvy coaching accelerate traction and create real outcomes.

The Ministry of Change is a recently established consultancy. Blending change and project management methodologies whose value proposition is to:

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Define

Define the compelling case for change and clarify the vision for the future state.

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Design

Design program approaches that innovate using a powerful set of tools and processes.

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Deliver

Deliver to and beyond expectations.

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Develop

Lead and coach at every opportunity.

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Craig van Dugteren 

Change Design & Implementation Specialist

Craig brings extensive expertise in designing and delivering transformative change across high-stakes environments. Known for a practical yet visionary approach, he works seamlessly across strategy, leadership development, and operational execution.

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Notable Projects:

  • Co-led the global rollout of a sales process at Fonterra

  • Led the transformation program for the Police Psychology and Welfare Group. Co-designed Victoria Police’s mental health education change strategy.

  • Led the introduction of Police Custody Officers (PCOs) in Victoria

  • Developed the project and change management framework for the introduction of the Victorian Fixated Threat Assessment Centre (VFTAC)

  • Served as lead advisor for the DHHS NDIS Transition Program

What We Solve

Common Challenges & Our Responses 

Vision for change lacks clarity

Facilitate visioning workshop with senior leaders

No defined leadership cohort to drive change

Facilitate visioning workshop with senior leaders

Current state is unclear

Deliver Change Readiness Workshop to establish a baseline

Scope and stakeholder impact are undefined

Lead Change Impact Assessment to map risk and reach

Gaps in leadership capability

Lead Capability Assessment and design of capability uplift program

Program is losing traction or support

Conduct Change Health Check to identify and resolve issues

Learning Labs for Fast, Focused Impact

Targeted 60-90 minute sessions that deliver immediate opportunities for change. Available in-person or virtually, each lab includes practical tools and optional follow-up coaching to ensure lasting impact.

  • 01. Handling Heavy Workloads

    Master six proven techniques to organise, prioritise, and deliver your work more effectively. Perfect for newly promoted staff managing increased responsibilities.

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  • 02. The First 90 Days

    Fast-track success in your new role with this two-session program for middle and senior managers. Learn the essential framework to deliver value quickly and avoid common transition pitfalls.

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  • 03. Resilience@Work

    Build workplace resilience using the evidence-based Robertson Cooper Asset model. Strengthen confidence, adaptability, purpose, and social networks while learning to recognize when your resilience needs nourishing.

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  • 04. Resistance to the Future

    Transform resistance from obstacle to opportunity for leaders and change managers. Develop self-awareness of your change patterns and master tools to leverage resistance as engagement.

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  • 05. Coaching for Change

    Accelerate your team's change capacity through conversation management and motivational coaching. Learn forward-focused feedback methods that unlock your team's best ideas and commitment.

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Ready to Drive Meaningful Change?

Let’s explore what’s possible for your organisation.