Barry Chats to Implementation Specialist Marcellus Lindsay - People, Change & Leaders

Just Great People

Summary

In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance interviews Marcellus Lindsay, an implementation specialist, who shares his journey through various industries and his insights on change management.

Marcellus emphasizes the importance of understanding the people side of change, effective communication, and the need for engagement and trust within organisations.

He discusses the ADKAR model for change readiness and highlights the common disconnects between leadership and frontline employees.

The conversation concludes with a focus on the art and science of change management and the necessity of involving stakeholders in the process.

Takeaways

• Marcellus believes in continuous learning and curiosity.
• Change management involves understanding the people side of projects.
• Effective communication is crucial for successful change.
• Engagement and trust can significantly impact project outcomes.
• ADKAR is a valuable framework for managing change.
• Resistance to change often stems from a lack of understanding.
• Corporate communications should focus on listening, not just transmitting information.
• Involving stakeholders leads to better change outcomes.
• Trust within teams can speed up processes and reduce costs.
• Change management is both an art and a science.

Titles

• Overcoming Resistance to Change
• Understanding the People Side of Change

Sound Bites

• "I believe that we're on a journey that we're always learning."
• "Change management is the other side of the coin."
• "People want to feel heard and valued."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Implementation and Change Management

03:19 Career Journey and Learning from Experience

06:12 Understanding Change Management and Its Importance

11:52 The Role of Communication in Change

17:24 Resistance to Change and Engagement Strategies

23:21 The Science of Change and Future Conversations

28:01 JGP Live Outro 090824 V1.0.wav

Marcellus Lindsay Website

https://lindsaycs.com/marcelluslindsay/

Marcellus Lindsay LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelluslindsay/

The Sixsess Consultancy Website

https://sixsess.org/

Barry Eustance’s LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/

Oxford Review Website

https://oxford-review.com/

Keywords

Implementation specialist, change management, project management, organisational change, communication, ADKAR, engagement, resistance to change, leadership, transformation

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