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 podcast@shawnacorden.com 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 podcast@shawnacorden.com 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!…