TRANSFORMATION READINESS SPRINT
Before 'go' gets expensive. How Arqvera helped Cura Terrae.
TRANSFORMATION READINESS SPRINT
Before 'go' gets expensive. How Arqvera helped Cura Terrae.
TRANSFORMATION READINESS SPRINT
Before 'go' gets expensive. How Arqvera helped Cura Terrae.
The Cura TerraE Transformation Readiness Sprint
Arqvera was engaged by Chief People Officer, Vicky Fearnley, to help define the organisation’s HRIS requirements and shape the right transformation approach. The engagement was driven by the need to take a broader, more strategic view of people technology in the context of a complex and evolving operating environment.
Following a number of acquisitions, the organisation was managing a diverse systems landscape, while also progressing major transformation programmes including the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Business Central ERP. Against this backdrop, it became clear that a straightforward HR software replacement would not, on its own, address the wider business need. Instead, the objective was to move beyond a technology-led selection exercise and establish a structured, human-centred approach aligned to long-term strategic priorities.
ABOUT CURA TERRAE
Cura Terrae is a leading UK-based environmental services group, backed by Palatine Private Equity’s Impact Fund, which acquired a significant minority stake in 2022 in support of a shared commitment to environmental and social progress.
Cura Terrae was formed to bring together a group of established environmental businesses, including, ecus, EMS, Envirocare and Enviro Technology Services, now unified under a single brand. Together, they represent decades of experience in environmental consultancy and monitoring.
By combining deep technical expertise with data-led insight and evolving technology, Cura Terrae delivers integrated solutions that help industrial and commercial organisations navigate complex regulatory requirements, improve environmental performance, and advance their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ambitions.
Operating across Land and Nature, Water, Air and Management and Compliance, the Group supports clients in meeting environmental standards while driving operational efficiency and long-term resilience.
Guided by its core mission to empower businesses to take care of the Earth, Cura Terrae reflects the meaning of its name: “care for the Earth.”
Vicky Fearnley - Chief People Officer
“Arqvera didn’t just deliver a set of requirements, they created a bridge between our people and our technology. They helped us navigate the complexity of integration, concurrent transformation programmes, and organisational change, ultimately shaping a pragmatic roadmap that places our employees’ lived experience and operational needs at the heart of our decision making.”
Nick Dilworth - Chief Executive Officer
"The team at Arqvera were a breath of fresh air compared to other consultants I’ve worked with in recent years. They engaged effectively from the outset, taking a collaborative rather than pushy approach, and relied on their strong pedigree and experience to build a productive partnership with the team at Cura Terrae.
I greatly valued their input and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a credible partner with a straightforward, no-nonsense approach"
What this work made possible
The transformation readiness sprint helped Cura Terrae see the opportunity more clearly, surface the decisions that mattered most, and reduce the ambiguity that often slows progress or weakens delivery later. Instead of allowing unresolved questions to drift into a larger programme, the work addressed them early, where they could create value.
- Established a more aligned leadership view of the opportunity and its operational significance.
- Clarified the issues, dependencies, and choices that would shape the quality of the next decision.
- Created practical outputs that supported stronger internal confidence and more purposeful forward motion.
The result was not just better documentation. It was better decision-making, anchored in clearer thinking and stronger alignment.
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Talk to us BEFORE SAYING 'GO'
If you have an important opportunity that needs sharp alignment, strong framing, and confident executive backing, Arqvera can help create the clarity needed before larger commitments are made.
Assess your own readiness before you say 'go'
If your organisation is considering a significant change but key assumptions, ownership, or delivery confidence still feel unsettled, our readiness self evaluation can help you identify challenges before they become programme risk.
What are the benefits?
- Clarifies the real problem before large amounts of money gets wasted.
- Creates alignment across stakeholders who may work in silos.
- Improves buy-in to change because people help shape the outcome.
- Makes decisions more evidence-based.
- Helps organisations handle complexity rather than oversimplify it.
- Improves commercial outcomes when human-centred design is tied to delivery.
Who is this service for?
This service is best suited for organisations shaping a business case or transformation roadmap. Other areas include:
- Businesses preparing for software, operating model, or service change.
- Leadership teams needing cross-functional alignment before procurement or delivery.
- Programmes with high ambiguity, stakeholder tension, or delivery risk.
- Sponsors who want decision-ready recommendations grounded in stakeholder evidence.