The Only Constant is Change

Change is here to stay and making demands on the ways leaders and teams work together to

achieve mission and impact. While change management focuses on the processes, tools and

methods organizations use to implement change, we will focus on the framework and tools

leaders can use to build a culture that is communicative and responsive to change. We will

focus on change, not crises, as a constant in today’s world. Using reflection, real examples and

break-out groups, we will explore ways in which we can better lead, work and communicate

during challenging times.

At the end of this workshop you will:

● Understand the difference between crisis and change and have tools to lead in a time of

continuous change.

● Understand how individuals respond to change, and develop ways to leverage talents of

the team to effectively address change and increase learning.

● Understand the importance of creating psychological safety and communicating during

change.

About the presenter: Siobhán O’Riordan

As a strategist, facilitator and certified Gallup Global Strengths Coach,  Siobhán provides

clients with insight, creativity, inclusivity and the ability to build trust and capacity

to grapple with transition and change. She brings the “soft skills” - creating space for

vulnerability and growth - and deep operational expertise essential for leaders

and teams working through challenges and delivering impact.

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Over the past 25 years she has worked with over 60 organizations and hundreds

of individual leaders, team and board members across the social sector in

organizations with revenues ranging from $500K to $30M. She has helped social

entrepreneurs hire talent and create inclusive and learning cultures in the early

stages of organizational growth; worked to build the revenue, collaboration and

communication capacity of many National Park Service nonprofit partners; and

extensively advised and developed strategies, programs, funding models and

messaging across all types of philanthropic organizations. Her work has been

recognized with awards from the Boston Business Journal and New Ventures in

Philanthropy.

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Her deepest interests include race and gender equity, history, politics, creativity,

nature and brain science. She also makes paper art, practices yoga and mentors. Her

educational background includes a BA in History and MA in Teaching, both from

Tufts University.