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Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management Insights
Discover the essential strategies and tools for effective change management with Agencia Change. We empower individuals, teams, leaders and businesses to navigate transitions seamlessly, ensuring successful stakeholder engagement and communication. By leveraging our expertise, you can achieve sustainable transformation and growth. Learn how Agencia Change can guide your organisation through the complexities of change management today.
The life-changing value of hard work
We’re often told that working hard will beat talent, that a strong work ethic is a key leadership quality, and that keeping our minds and bodies busy is good for us. But there’s another, even bigger benefit to hard work, one that’s often overlooked. It has the power to change your life for the better, not just your career.
Kerrie Smit
Jan 19, 20243 min read
Content vs Process: Where are we at in Change Management?
In change management, we often talk about 'what's changing'—the new system, the organisational structure, the policy. But what if the 'how'—the process—is even more important?
Kerrie Smit
Jan 18, 20246 min read
The Simple Phrase That Guided My Career for 30 Years
In my first job as a Trainee Business Project Manager, my boss, Rob, had a sign on his wall. It was a simple, crumpled piece of A4 paper with a light bulb icon, and on it, a quote.
Kerrie Smit
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Leadership Essentials: Master the Coaching Response
In our role as a leader of people, especially in change environments, it's essential we master our responses when presented with emotions...
Kerrie Smit
Jan 15, 20245 min read
Feeling Like a Fraud? Find Your Community to Beat Impostor Syndrome
Are you struggling with self-doubt, over-preparing for simple tasks, or feeling like you're not good enough for your job? You may be experiencing impostor syndrome, a common psychological pattern where you doubt your accomplishments and fear being exposed as a fraud.
Kerrie Smit
Jan 14, 20242 min read
Gut feel and lag indicators: When change isn't going well.
When change projects are not going well, several observable signs and challenges may emerge. These indicators can vary depending on the nature and scope of the change initiative, and this post explores some common indications to look for when your gut is telling you that something isn't quite right.
Kerrie Smit
Jan 9, 20244 min read
Risk in Change: Mitigation through Intelligent Failure
A documented risk practice based on research protects your people and encourages higher performance. It moves your organisation away from ambiguous gaslighting and towards a culture of trust and genuine agility.
Kerrie Smit
Jan 3, 20243 min read
Navigating Growth: The Pain of Change in Small Businesses
Small business is an excellent vehicle for flexibility. But where responsiveness is great for growth, it can also bring change pain.
Kerrie Smit
Dec 30, 20233 min read
Go Slow to Go Fast: Slowing down to build relationships makes change management faster
Going slower gives more time and space for stakeholders to become familiar with the change through informal channels: corridor conversations, coffee and catch ups. And informal conversations often elicit more honest feedback than formal channels. It may seem counterintuitive that slowing down to build relationships makes change faster.
Kerrie Smit
Dec 28, 20233 min read
Challenging Traditions: Insights on the Future of Work from a Market Embracing Innovation
As the world continues to shift and we all adjust, we're seeing a fundamental change in how market power operates. If businesses aren't agile enough, they risk being left behind in the coming years. This reflection on 2023 provides lessons for future market behaviour.
Kerrie Smit
Dec 22, 20233 min read
Leading bravely against the bully
“Leadership” or to be a “leader” is a state of mind. It’s a title earned, not assigned and is often judged by the feedback of your teams and peers.
Gem Williams
Jul 13, 20233 min read
The Power of a Single Sponsor: Driving Success in Project Management
It is crucial for project teams and client organisations to recognise the importance of a single sponsor for project management success
Gem Williams
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Empowering Women in Tech Startups: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
In recent years, the tech industry has made strides in acknowledging and addressing the gender gap that has long persisted within its...
Gem Williams
Jul 4, 20232 min read
Dealing with Disappointment in Constant Change and Transformation Environments
Change and transformation initiatives are essential for growth and progress, both in personal and professional realms. However, along the...
Gem Williams
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Unleashing the Power of Change & Communication Professional Service Startups
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology professional service startups like www.agenciachange.com have emerged.
Gem Williams
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Embracing Change: The Power of Mentoring
Change is an inevitable part of life, both personally and professionally. Whether you're facing a career transition, an organisational restructure, or adapting to new technologies, navigating change can be challenging. But what if there was a secret to not only surviving change but thriving in it? That secret is professional mentoring.
Kerrie Smit
Jun 25, 20232 min read
Agencia Change: Pioneering the Digital Future with Instant Change & Communication Services
Introducing Agencia Change: Pioneering the digital future with instant change and communication services
Gem Williams
Jun 24, 20232 min read
Delivering Transformation Change Communications in Government
Change is constant and the experience we've accumulated, tells us government transformations are both complex and accelerating.
Gem Williams
Jun 24, 20234 min read
How AI Can Transform Your Communication Strategy
The rise of AI is changing how we work as communications professionals. While organisations grapple with big-picture questions about AI security and ethics, communicators are already integrating AI into their daily workflows. If you’ve ever faced the challenge of writing a fresh paragraph on a topic you've covered countless times, you know the potential of AI to be a powerful tool.
Kerrie Smit
Jun 24, 20232 min read
The Resilience of a Change Manager: Navigating Pressure and Avoiding Burnout
In the face of resistance do we beat ourselves up, and does our resilience suffer when we do? Of course. So what can we do differently?
Kerrie Smit
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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