Global leader in people-led business transformation, Discovery, has been shortlisted in two categories at the inaugural Management Today Transformation Awards 2025, which showcase organisations rewriting the rules, embracing change and setting bold new standards for the future of business.
Discovery is a finalist in both the ‘Best Advisor’ and ‘Best People-Led Transformation’ categories. The double shortlisting reflects the company’s success in enabling organisations to bring out the best in their people to deliver meaningful, measurable transformation.
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Worcestershire, Discovery partners with FTSE 100 & 250 companies, SMEs and global enterprises to build resilient, high-performance cultures and install future-proof talent infrastructures. Its diagnostic framework uncovers the root causes of business challenges, enabling targeted, evidence-based interventions with measurable, long-term impact.
A standout example of this work is Discovery’s partnership with RS Group plc, a global industrial and electronics solutions provider. Nearly a decade ago, RS recognised the need to evolve from a transactional, product-led sales culture to one centred on value, capability and customer focus.
Discovery co-designed and delivered a people-led transformation across the UK and Ireland sales function, redefining leadership behaviours, accelerating capability development and driving sustained commercial performance.
Jonathan Evans, CEO of Discovery, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised by Management Today in not one, but two categories. These nominations reflect the passion and dedication of our team and our clients – people who believe, as we do, that transformation starts with people.
“The programme was delivered in close collaboration with the RS UK&I Learning and Development team, led by Nick Burnside, senior people excellence lead, whose strategic insight and commitment have been instrumental in embedding lasting change across the organisation. The partnership between represents a true example of co-created transformation, where shared purpose, mutual trust and ongoing collaboration have driven enduring success.
The winners of the Management Today Transformation Awards 2025 will be announced in November.
To learn more about Discovery’s work, visit www.discovery-adr.com.
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About Discovery ADR
- Discovery is a leading people transformation consultancy founded in 1999 and based in Worcestershire.
- The business works with organisations to align leadership, culture and capability with strategic growth ambitions through diagnostics, development, and transformation programmes.
- Discovery’s partnership with RS Group plc spans nine years and focuses on embedding a customer-centric, high-performance culture within the sales function across the UK and Ireland.
- The RS UK&I Learning and Development team, led by Nick Burnside, Senior People Excellence Lead, plays a central role in co-designing and delivering the transformation programme.
About the Management Today Transformation Awards
- The Management Today Transformation Awards recognise organisations and consultancies driving real, people-centred change across the UK business landscape.
For more information, visit www.managementtodaytransformationawards.co.uk