Driving effective
change, together.
71 & Change is now a part of West Monroe
Founded in 2016, 71 & Change is a change management consultancy that specializes in change advisory, execution, and project management. They are based in the Pacific Northwest with over 40 employees joining the West Monroe team of more than 2,000 professionals. With nearly 70% of their firm comprised of female talent, this acquisition reinforces West Monroe’s commitment to investing in diverse talent.
Why we are better together
The acquisition of 71 & Change nearly doubles West Monroe’s organizational change management team and allows us to meet growing market demand for change management services.
The typical organization today has undertaken at least five major firmwide changes in the past three years—and nearly 75% expect to increase the types of major change initiatives they will undertake in the next three years
The organization and change management consulting procurement category is projected to grow at a CAGR of 24.6% from 2020-2024
For clients, adapting and upskilling their workforce to new circumstances (e.g., Digital) and technologies remain a top priority
Gartner
SpendEdge
Source Global Research
With our combined team and experience, we will be able to drive even more successful organizational transformations, creating even greater value for our clients.
What leadership says
We are excited to welcome the 71 & Change team to West Monroe, an organization well-recognized in the market with deep expertise in change management approaches and technologies.
Managing Partner and leader of the Operations Excellence practice at West Monroe
We’ve experienced 71 & Change’s advisory and execution services firsthand as we partnered together on our own recent acquisitions. I am excited to continue working with their talented team, but this time as a part of West Monroe.
We are thrilled to find a firm that shares our similar values, culture, and commitment to clients. We’re excited to join West Monroe to help us scale the change management work we’re known for with our clients.
How we will deliver together
Our combined team will help clients articulate the change climate and execution strategies to those undergoing transformational changes—transformations that require a tremendous amount of change management strategy, planning, and execution. Together, 71 & Change expands West Monroe’s organizational change management services by adding leadership depth, breadth, and scale.
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Mike Hughes
Chief Strategy Officer at West Monroe
TOM BOLGER
Principal and Founding Owner at 71 & Change
Beth Montag-Schmaltz
Deep change experience will enhance overall leadership and development of our current change management team
Leadership
Talent
Capabilities
Our collective skills and experience translate to maximum, tangible results for clients
An aligned methodology, 71 & Change enhances this through unique delivery capabilities such as end-user visual design and digitally enabled change management execution
Our teams have shared values, a similar culture, and are excited to come together.
