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In today's fast-paced business landscape, mastering the art of guiding organizational change is more vital than ever. At our upcoming April session, we're excited to delve into the creation of a Change Center of Practice, a cornerstone for nurturing expertise, fostering collaboration, and sparking innovation in change management. Stacey Carlson and Dan Olson will walk you through cutting-edge frameworks that not only help assess and align change initiatives with your business goals but also illuminate the path to engaging essential stakeholders effectively. This dialogue is designed to empower you with strategies to cultivate a resilient and adaptable organizational culture, ready to embrace change. 

• Building on insights from a comprehensive review of change management practices, we'll explore the significance of structuring a community of practice that balances formal methodologies with the agility of informal approaches, all within the context of sanctioned political or budgetary approval.

•  Discover how to navigate the complexities of change with a hybrid model that leverages the best of both worlds, ensuring your change initiatives are both respected and impactful. 

• Our discussion will include practical tips for achieving high engagement within your community, employing structured to organic operational models, and measuring the success of your change management efforts through both qualitative and quantitative lenses. 

Join us for this transformative and engaging session where you'll gain the tools and knowledge to establish a Change Center of Practice. Whether you're looking to kickstart a change management community from the ground up or enhance an existing framework, this presentation is tailored to guide leaders through the intricacies of fostering an environment where change is not just managed but championed. Get ready to leave with actionable insights and best practices that will set the stage for sustained success in your change community of practice.

Agenda:

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Summit Event

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Networking and Discussion

Presenters:

Dan Olson and Stacey Carlson

Stacey Carlson and Dan Olson, collectively known as 'STAN,' boast an impressive combined experience of 45 years in the field of change management. Throughout their illustrious careers, they have fostered the development of change communities in various forms and settings. Their partnership began at Best Buy's corporate headquarters, where they jointly led the change management segment of a monumental $250 million transformation project. This collaboration marked the beginning of a long-standing professional relationship, with both having led the Minnesota Change Management Network as Presidents, and having completed stints as Account Executives at Prosci.

STAN has excelled in building change communities, working as both employees within organizations and as external consultants. They have a hands-on approach, emphasizing the development of sustainable change initiatives tailored to each organization's unique culture. Their methodology focuses on practical, inclusive strategies that engage clients as active participants in the change process, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. Through their innovative strategies, STAN has made significant contributions to the field, impacting organizations and communities by instilling resilience and a forward-thinking mindset.

Presenter Socials:

Dan Olson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danolson/

Website - www.changeguild.co