Episode 196: Mastering Change Management (Leadership Development)

The People Strategy Podcast

Adam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue’s Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery.

In this episode…

When initiating organizational shifts, change management practices are crucial to prepare teams for changes to their daily work structures. How can you manage change without disrupting day-to-day operations? What strategies can you implement to ensure smooth transitions during these periods?

With experience initiating multiple changes within his team, Adam Gruszcynski emphasizes transparent and clear communication with all team members. Leaders should place each employee in roles according to their skills, facilitating trust to execute transitions effectively. He also recommends empathizing with employees as they navigate changes and addressing roadblocks and complaints with understanding before turning them into strategic action plans.

Tune in to another episode of The People Strategy Podcast’s Leadership Development series as Traci Austin hosts Adam Gruszcynski, the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, to talk about change management techniques. Adam shares the leadership skills essential to change management, the four rules of organizational change, and how to cultivate accountability during the process.

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