Welcome to our first episode of the PeerTA Podcast! This episode explores what it means to be a change-ready organization for TANF and other human services agencies. It equips listeners with concrete strategies to build their readiness for change. While change can be unexpected, organizations can foster change readiness to weather the unexpected and prepare themselves for proactive changes too.

Our host, Bright Sarfo, talks to Fannie Ashley from the Alabama Department of Human Resources and Maria Wortman-Meshberger from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to learn about their experiences leading big changes within their organizations. He is also joined by an expert on the topic, Michon Hicks from Strategic Doing Institute at the University of North Alabama, who offers a few concrete strategies to prepare staff for a successful change.

The PeerTA Podcast facilitates the sharing of information across state and local agencies implementing TANF and other programs serving low-income families to provide technical assistance, facilitate dialogue, and help programs learn about effective strategies to support families.

Music: “Blue Highway,” “Downtown,” and “Slotcar” by Podington Bear from the Free Music Archive under Creative Commons licensing.