The Blueprint for Effective Change Management with Ian Sutherland

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In this episode, we undertake a deep dive into the world of change management and its implications for both startups and large-scale organizations. Our guest, Ian Sutherland has over 30 years experience in the field of change management and he describes the formula underpinning successful change management. Join us as we investigate change management, unpack its theoretical underpinnings, and discuss its critical role in ensuring business longevity. Throughout this discussion, we'll dissect the distinct approaches to change management within startups and larger corporations. We delve deep into the blueprint for effective change management, examining the necessity for identifying dissatisfaction, developing a crystal-clear future vision, prioritizing initial steps and effectively countering resistance to change. Ian also talks of the importance of storytelling, emphasising how any change management project must be able to tell those involved what is being done and why.