The Leading Change Cheat Sheet, For Leaders in Times of Change
Watch this video to get clear on knowing how to communicate with your people during times of uncertainty
April Lewis Callis Birchmeier, founder of Springboard Consulting
Are you being asked to lead change but don't know where to begin? There are so many tool and templates that it can be extremely confusing when you are new to leading a change.
Get the Leading Change Cheat Sheet to discover five solutions to the most common issues that arise during a change initiative.
The Leading Change CHEAT SHEET!
Areas of Focus
5 Leadership Behaviors to understand and apply
Ensure Safety
When unexpected change occurs we often experience cognitive dissonance. Leaders need to behave in ways that help people feel safe staying calm and focused.
Communicate the Known
Let others know that we don’t have all of the
information but we are still able to communicate what we do know.
Identify what is NOT Changing
Identify what’s not changing can be very helpful as people attempt to orient themselves and focus on a clear direction or path forward.
Describe Priorities & Specify Behaviors
Without a sense of priority individuals are not working in concert, or pulling in the same direction which is critical in times of unexpected change or crisis.
Provide Resources and Express Gratitude
Identify and create access to resources which may be needed and recognize those who have provided assistance to others and express gratitude for their efforts.
Have you ever been asked to work on a change, and not known where to start?
I've been there! That's why I created the Leading Change Cheat Sheet!
The leading change cheat sheet is for you if you've ever...
- Been asked to lead a change without previous change experience.
- Need guidance on strategies for a successful change.
- Want a resource to share in oder to align your change team.
- Require a clear starting point for your change effort.
AboutĀ April
April is a nationally known organizational change management expert who has implemented change for government, health care, higher education and corporate clients. She’s the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller READY, Set, Change! Simplify and Accelerate Organizational Change.
April is the leader of Springboard Consulting and one of the "First 100" Certified Change Management Professionals (CCMP™) and a Change Ignitor for Association of Change Management Professionals. She’s also a Project Management Professional, winner of the Top Trainer Throwdown and Past President of the Michigan National Speakers Association.
April believes that no one should have to suffer through an unorganized, poorly managed change and the resulting negativity. She’s frequently quoted by the Associated Press, The New York Times and other international media outlets.
