Who moved my chair

Hi All,

Well I am not sure what is happening around the world, but here in Australia everyone seems to be relocating their companies. Now be it cost associated with lease arrangements or a nice new environment to inspire employees (yeah right!). with it, comes some very clear examples of a need to start communicating change early.

I am surprised how many companies think that relocation change is being supportive, by providing the right amount of boxes for staff to pack their stuff in.. How wrong they are! I did hear moving is one of the biggest stresses, yet i am finding companies consider change communication during the actual move, and not in the strtaegic planning phase of the relocation project...

As communication professionals we must be involved in the loop, much earlier than, only when the communication issues appear.. I think it is called proactive change communication.