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Agenda
The time zone for this event: [EST]
General Session: 01/22/2025 - 01/22/2025 |
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11:00 am - 11:05 am | Chairperson's WelcomeAlice Grey Harrison, Managing Partner | AGH Consulting Welcome to Communications to Drive Change in 2025 Masterclass! | |||
11:05 am - 11:40 am | Case Study: Navigating Resistance to Change: Tools and Transitional Objects for SuccessVictoria Grady, Director-MSM Graduate Program and Associate Professor of Org Behavior | George Mason University – Costello College of Business Managing resistance is critical to successful change. This case study explores how to measure change readiness, mitigate resistance, and use transitional objects to steady teams during transitions. Insights from the 2021 Harvard Business Review article will be featured, offering practical strategies for effective change deployment. Key Takeaways:
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11:40 am - 12:25 pm | Workshop: Designing Communication Strategies that Drive Organizational ChangeAlice Grey Harrison, Managing Partner | AGH Consulting Effective communication is essential for driving successful change. This interactive workshop will provide practical tools and strategies to create impactful communication plans that engage stakeholders, inspire action, and drive alignment. Participants will learn how to:
Leave with actionable insights and a customized plan to support your next organizational transformation. | |||
12:25 pm - 1:10 pm | Workshop: Harnessing Technology and Data to Enhance Change CommunicationAlice Grey Harrison, Managing Partner | AGH Consulting Technology and data are transforming how organizations communicate during change. This workshop will explore how to leverage digital tools and analytics to create more effective, targeted, and impactful communication strategies. Participants will learn to:
Leave with practical strategies and insights to modernize your change communication approach and drive better outcomes. | |||
1:10 pm - 1:55 pm | Panel: Overcoming Barriers to Change Through Strategic CommunicationHoward Karesh, Vice President, Corporate Communications | TreeHouse Foods Jill Mack, Senior Principal, Communication | Discover Moderator: Alice Grey Harrison, Managing Partner | AGH Consulting Aatif Khan, Head of Internal Communications, S&P Global Ratings | S&P Global Naomi Rettke, Communications Principal | Prime Therapeutics This panel will bring together communication experts to discuss strategies for addressing common barriers to change, such as resistance, cultural differences, and information overload. Panelists will share their experiences and innovative communication approaches for driving alignment and engagement during organizational transitions. Key Takeaways:
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1:55 pm - 2:00 pm | Parting Thoughts, Q&A, Biggest Take-Aways! |
Speakers


Jill Mack
Senior Principal, Communication | Discover


Howard Karesh
Vice President, Corporate Communications | TreeHouse Foods


Victoria Grady
Director-MSM Graduate Program and Associate Professor of Org Behavior | George Mason University – Costello College of Business


Aatif Khan
Head of Internal Communications, S&P Global Ratings | S&P Global
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