S4E2: this is fine… and other lies we tell ourselves during change

Whisper it... there's going to be a restructure. Leaders are already talking about "cost-efficiency" and "synergies". And the role of comms? Make it all make sense without sending employees into an existential crisis spiral. In this episode of Dear Comms, we're looking at the mess that can be change communications. We discuss why it's important to translate leadership jargon, how we can help our leaders lead, and the key questions you have to answer in order to succeed.Links we didn't mention but you're going to want to have:Kotter's 8 stepsThe HBR article that sparked the 8 stepsThe reference in the title - an explanation and the memeImogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive.They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)