Dynamic Leadership · Level 4 · Project 1
Manage Change
How to lead teams and individuals through periods of organizational change
Speech Timing
Target time for this project: 10–12 minutes
10 min
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Start of range
11 min
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Midpoint warning
12 min
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Maximum time
Step-by-Step Guide
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Identify a real change initiative at work, in a club, or in your community
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Analyze the stakeholders affected and their likely reactions
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Create a simple change communication plan
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Deliver a 10–12 minute speech about leading through change
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Include real examples of resistance you encountered and how you handled it
5 Tips for Success
- ✓People resist change because of fear — address that directly, early
- ✓Communicate the "why" repeatedly and from different angles
- ✓Celebrate small wins during the change process
- ✓Give people a role in shaping the change wherever possible
- ✓Your speech should include your own emotions about the change, not just facts