MHHS Success: Our Practical Engagement Framework
While technical readiness is a critical part of the journey, the success of the MHHS transition rests on how well teams are supported and aligned. Our framework provides a structured roadmap to move beyond reactive communication and embed engagement as a delivery discipline. Download the full guide below.
The shift to a four-month settlement window requires more than just system readiness. Success depends on how well teams understand and own their new roles, so we’ve developed this framework to help leaders move beyond reactive comms and build true operational resilience.
Jon Vincent
Client Director
MHHS Engagement Framework
A structured roadmap for a successful transition
MHHS represents one of the most significant operating model shifts energy suppliers have faced. Technical and regulatory milestones are essential, but they aren't enough on their own to deliver a successful transition. Our practical framework, built on live delivery experience, helps leaders align decision-making and protect operational performance through the move to a new settlement world.
- Significant operational impact: Based on our analysis, 59% of core operational processes are affected by MHHS, requiring a fundamental shift in how businesses function
- The workforce challenge: Around 80% of the workforce will require upskilling or training, with 30% of these teams seeing a fundamental change to their daily ways of working
- Protecting commercial integrity: Structured engagement ensures settlement requirements directly shape pricing and contracting strategies, preventing sub-optimal commercial outcomes
- Managing customer impact: From meter upgrades to billing changes, the framework provides the clarity and timing needed to maintain customer and broker trust
- Moving from reaction to discipline: By embedding engagement behaviours early, organisations can reduce delivery risk, clarify ownership, and build long-term operational confidence
This guide provides a phased approach to navigating the complexities of the MHHS journey. Download it here to gain the insights needed to embed engagement as a competitive advantage rather than just a compliance activity.
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Kevin Scott
Director
Kevin leads client engagements with a laser focus on empowering clients to navigate large-scale events and market challenges.
Jon Vincent
Client Director
Jon helps clients resolve problems with billing, settlements, and customer service.
Craig Sutherland
Senior Consultant
Craig has experience working on both large and small-scale business transformations, IT and people migration programmes, change management and leading cultural transformation.
Holly Tetley
Manager
Holly supports clients with large-scale business transformation programmes, delivering significant bottom line improvements through back-office optimisation.
John Scott
Manager
John partners with our clients to deliver transformation and performance improvement - focussing on operational improvement, strategic and regulatory programme delivery, and process design/implementation.
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