I think my experience would be very valuable. One of the first things to do is make staff members feel comfortable, because, typically, when there is a change, staff members are very concerned about what that means for their roles and positions—what might be expected of them. As a leader, one has to reassure people that they will have a place and that we will figure it all out together and involve them in any change management that occurs. That's critical. Involving stakeholders is also critical, but, particularly for changes that affect an office, one must involve the people in the office so they don't feel things are being done to them, but rather with them.
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