November 02, 2023

When Change Is on the Horizon: Strategies for Increasing Team Readiness (with Adrienne Barnard, SVP, People Operations & Experience at Mainstay)

35 minutes

👉 Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/adrienne-barnard-mainstay-when-change-is-on-the-horizon-strategies-for-increasing-team-readiness

Do you know the difference between offering feedback and providing coaching?

Adrienne describes how coaching may be a better way to communicate with team members as it “focuses you on growth versus change.”

She also explains how to discern between giving feedback and coaching your team. She shares lessons learned from implementing management training, and recommends her favourite resources for managers.

Adrienne Barnard has led and managed multiple key programs to enhance the employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition to retention and growth. She is passionate about questioning standard practices and embracing new ways of doing things in order to achieve better outcomes for organizations and their people.

With over 18 years of experience in people and talent roles, at companies like Telaria, ASICS Digital, and now Mainstay, she has a proven track record of delivering results that align with business strategy and vision.

In episode #173, Adrienne Barnard breaks down how to successfully execute management training programs, give feedback to staff that fosters growth, lead teams through constant change, and put employee wellness first.

Tune in to hear all about Adrienne’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[03:05] Knowing how to give feedback

[09:05] Coaching versus feedback

[18:40] Putting management training programs into practice

[22:55] Who develops management training content?

[26:50] Where to start with developing as a manager

[30:00] Focusing on employee wellness

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November 02, 2023

When Change Is on the Horizon: Strategies for Increasing Team Readiness (with Adrienne Barnard, SVP, People Operations & Experience at Mainstay)

35 minutes

👉 Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/adrienne-barnard-mainstay-when-change-is-on-the-horizon-strategies-for-increasing-team-readiness

Do you know the difference between offering feedback and providing coaching?

Adrienne describes how coaching may be a better way to communicate with team members as it “focuses you on growth versus change.”

She also explains how to discern between giving feedback and coaching your team. She shares lessons learned from implementing management training, and recommends her favourite resources for managers.

Tune in to hear all about Adrienne’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

. . .

Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues.

. . .

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[03:05] Knowing how to give feedback

[09:05] Coaching versus feedback

[18:40] Putting management training programs into practice

[22:55] Who develops management training content?

[26:50] Where to start with developing as a manager

[30:00] Focusing on employee wellness

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: