Episode 209 - Change Management: Communicating Change

“Organisation’s don’t change, people do” – a phrase mentioned in our recent chat we had with today’s guest, as we thrashed out what we’d be speaking about on this very episode. And it’s a phrase that outlines how to make successful change happen, and just how important it is to have your people as your focus.

And what do your people need most during a change process? Not to give away too much of this episode...but you guessed it...the answer is communication.

So to talk to us about the power of communication in the world of change management, we’re delighted to be joined by the brilliant Scott McInnes, Founder at Inspiring Change.

In this episode, we cover...

02:01 The Importance of People in Change 08:21 Communication as a Key Element 12:59 Planning vs. Communication in Change 20:04 Managing Rumors and Communication Strategies 20:39 The Importance of Communication During Change 24:17 Managing Rumours and Fears in Organisations 27:36 Authenticity and Empathy in Leadership 32:43 Real-Life Examples of Effective Change Management 38:16 Final Advice for Navigating Change

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P.S Take a listen to Scott's podcast right here 👉 https://www.inspiringchange.ie/podcast 

And check out the recent episode we mentioned, here! 👉 https://www.inspiringchange.ie/podcast/episode/dd61b083/127-or-from-words-to-action-how-storytelling-unifies-empowers-and-transforms-organisations-or-the-cumberland