Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we'll explore the intricacies of navigating change within teams.

Key Points Discussed:

1. The Brain and Change: Understand why the brain equates change to pain and how developing new neural pathways can be challenging.

2. Research Insights: Learn from the ICF and HCI report on building a coaching culture for change, highlighting common organizational struggles such as poor leadership, communication issues, and burnout.

3. Effective Communication: Tips for over-communicating the reasons for change, the path forward, and timelines.

4. Leadership Role: How leaders can articulate vision, connect individual roles to the bigger picture, and manage the change process with compassion and clarity.

5. Change Intelligence: Introduction to Dr. Barbara Troutline’s Change Intelligence concept and the importance of recognizing different change styles within your team.

6. Support Systems: The importance of providing moral and practical support, including additional staffing, automation, and self-care initiatives.

7. Monitoring Progress: Strategies for tracking and communicating the progress of change initiatives, making necessary adjustments, and leading by example.

Additional Resources:

• Employee Resilience App: Announcing our upcoming app focused on building employee resilience. We're looking for beta testers! Email us at [email protected] with "beta tester" in the subject line.

• CQ Assessment: Learn more about the Change Intelligence (CQ) assessment and how it can benefit your team.

Homework:

- Develop a Clear Communication Plan: Include strategies, key messages, and channels to keep everyone informed and engaged.

- Seek Input and Feedback: Engage your team through surveys, workshops, and team meetings.

- Provide Support Systems: Offer training, coaching, and EAP services to help your team manage change.

- Monitor Progress: Regularly track and communicate the progress of your change initiatives.

Stay Connected:

- Next Episode: We’ll discuss performance management and how to maintain changes for lasting success.

- Feedback and Reviews: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and send a screenshot to [email protected] for a chance to receive a signed copy of Shawna’s book.

Join us next time for more insights and strategies on how to effectively lead your team through change. Until then, take good care!