We’ve been doing some very exciting work with Rachel Casanova and Dana Asher for companies moving offices, so we thought why not share our top tips for orgs making a big move.
First and foremost, there’s a difference between change communication and change management. It’s important to manage the tension between creating excitement for a move and allaying fears about it.
Secondly, firms tend to overemphasize the upside and leave the downsides unaddressed – sure we’re going to get sit-stand desks, but will I lose my sense of place and comfort?
In this short video, we cover how your company can help make any move a smooth one by following these three steps:
- Recognize people will fear loss
- Prepare to adjust your plan
- Personalize the move