Saturday Catch-Up: The Big Questions

Happy Saturday, Agencia Change! In today's catch-up, we reflect on articles that pose and answer the big questions. These pieces not only raise important issues but also provide insights that challenge our perspectives. They deepen our understanding of change management. Join us as we explore key themes and insights, considering how we can foster positive change in our work.

Change Management Insights

Starting at the top, we offer executives insights into change management. Published on October 25, 2024, Executive Summary: What is Change Management presents a clear and concise guide for leaders. We want our executives to recognize that while happy accidents can happen, it’s rare for a complex array of changes to fall into place without disruptions.

Challenging Perspectives

Our guest blogger Matt Dragun from Matae posed a crucial question in his article from May 29, 2024, titled A Start-up Question for Change Managers. As a startup founder, the most common question he faces is: “What problem are you solving?” This is a challenge for change managers as well. In the midst of analysis, communications, training, and co-designing, we must understand the problem we're addressing.

Starting Strong in New Roles

Imagine it’s your first week in a new job. Our recent article, Asking the Right Questions: Your First Week in a New Change Management Role, urges you to think about how to deliver change from day one. Effective questioning is essential for understanding your new assignment. It also helps in crafting dialogues with stakeholders, team members, impacted groups, leaders, and service providers. We share helpful prompts to assist you in asking the right questions in your next role.

Fundamental FAQs

On January 24, 2025, we published Change Management FAQs: Back to Basics. This article provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about change management. It’s essential to clarify common misconceptions and reiterate foundational concepts for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.

The Value of Coaching

Engaging a coach to work on specific skills is a wise decision. Coaching facilitates significant progress. It offers individual attention from someone who has experienced similar challenges. This guidance is invaluable for both change managers and people leaders. Coaching helps individuals shift their thinking and adopt new perspectives. We address your questions about this in FAQ: What Does a Coach Do?, published on April 8, 2024.

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Saturday Catch-Up: The Big Questions

In summary, this Saturday catch-up encapsulates significant issues and insights in change management. By encouraging dialogue and prompting critical thinking, we empower ourselves to foster positive change in our roles.

Please enjoy your Saturday catch-up!