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The 7 Lenses of Transformation

A practical framework from the UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority that helps government leaders plan, lead, and deliver complex transformation programs.

Published Year: 2024

The report introduces seven “lenses” (Vision, Design, Plan, Transformation Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, and People) that leaders can use to assess and guide large-scale organizational change, with concrete guidance on what to do, common tradeoffs, and red flags to avoid.

It includes real-world government case studies (e.g., Universal Credit, Digitising Social Care, CCUS) and explains how to use the lenses as a health check and maturity tool throughout the lifecycle of major transformation efforts.