NORTH HIGHLAND NAMED MAJOR PLAYER IN IDC MARKETSCAPE REPORTS

North Highland, a change and transformation consultancy, has been designated a Major Player in two IDC MarketScape vendor assessment reports published in August 2026. The reports cover Worldwide People, Organisation, and Change Management Consulting Services and Worldwide Employee Experience Consulting Services. Inclusion in the assessments required North Highland to meet criteria including efficiency in change management, culture and talent management, global support capabilities, and leadership in employee experience. Anthony Shaw, Chief Executive of North Highland, said the recognition reinforces the firm's belief that organisations succeed when they integrate people, strategy and execution.

IDC MarketScape vendor assessments are designed to evaluate the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers within specific markets. The methodology employs both qualitative and quantitative scoring criteria to produce a graphical illustration of each supplier's market position. The framework allows technology buyers to conduct a comprehensive assessment of current and prospective suppliers' strengths, weaknesses, capabilities and strategies. IDC states the model enables meaningful comparison of product and service offerings across vendors in a given market.

North Highland was founded in 1992 and describes itself as the world's leading change and transformation consultancy. The firm states it helps businesses translate strategy into implementation using a pragmatic approach. According to North Highland, its methods and expertise have been recognised by leading analyst firms, and the company reports industry-leading client satisfaction ratings. The firm's services are described as combining talent and technology capabilities.