How effective change management drives business success, with Ursula Jorch

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Change is part and parcel of running a growing business.

But with change comes resistance, disrupting operations and creating hurdles that can strain your workload and more importantly, your finances.

So what can you do to manage change effectively?

Are there specific steps to take that will guarantee a smooth transition? 

And most importantly, how do you get your team to embrace change positively?

In this episode, Ursula Jorch discusses the essential elements of change management and shares her insights on how you can lead your growing business successfully through these transformational times.

Ursula Jorch is a business coach, speaker, and founder of Work Alchemy. She helps women leaders transform their businesses into profitable agents for change, create global impact, and become recognized as a powerful force for good.

We discuss: (timestamps)

02:18 - What is Change management?

03:32  - Why small businesses struggle with change management

05:37 - Common challenges faced by leaders and clients when managing change 

08:59 - Transitioning from being an operational owner to delegating responsibilities 

13:23 - The difference between formal and informal communications in change management

14:55 - Empowering managers to influence informal conversations positively

16:55 - KPIs to track successful change management implementation 

18:58 - Specific KPIs in a real-world change management scenario 

21:38 - Handling challenges in sales organizations during change  

23:54 - Dealing with negative and positive informal communication

26:22 - Professionalizing the workforce and addressing reactive behavior in small businesses

30:04 - Recognizing signs that employees have embraced change effectively 

31:28 - Actionable tips for easing the pain of change for employees

Resources:
Ursula Jorch, MSc, MEd, Business Coach, Speaker, and Podcast Host, Work Alchemy
http://workalchemy.com/

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ursula-jorch-6a228

Facebook
 https://www.facebook.com/WorkAlchemy

Twitter
https://twitter.com/ursulajorch

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ursula.jorch/

Podcast |  Work Alchemy: The Impact Interviews - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-alchemy-the-impact-interviews/id1035446203

Kathy Svetina, Fractional CFO:
https://www.newcastlefinance.us/

Blog post | How Effective Change Management Drives Business Success
https://www.newcastlefinance.us/listen/how-effective-change-managment-drives-business-success/

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