In this video, Trudy delves into the integration of change into the fabric of everyday business operations. She highlights the vital role that leaders and managers play in effectively navigating and managing change, as its absence can result in disruptions, inefficiencies, and disengagement. Trudy emphasises the significance of having a robust change management framework in place. Without such a framework, leaders and managers are left without the necessary resources, knowledge, and tools to successfully garner their teams' support and alignment during times of change. Trudy also presents key aspects to consider when delving into change management frameworks, providing valuable insights for consideration.

As the end of the financial year rapidly approaches, many leaders and managers are preparing to face the difficult conversations that need to take place regarding performance and salary reviews. In this video, Trudy MacDonald, managing director at TalentCode HR provides a checklist for organisations with crucial tips that ensure that organisations have the right people and practices in place to effectively facilitate these difficult conversations.

As we near the end of the financial year, many organisations are beginning their salary review process. With the market constantly evolving, it's crucial for organisations to have precise salary information to attract and retain top talent. In this video, Trudy delves into the current volatile market and emphasises the importance of avoiding "knee-jerk" reactions that may lead to overpaying and irreversible consequences. To ensure accuracy, it's critical to establish salary bands for each role level using data from multiple sources. Additionally, organisations must have a clear understanding of their remuneration strategy and how to effectively communicate total rewards to their employees.

As we approach the end of the financial year, many organisations are reviewing their strategic plans for the year ahead. However, it is essential to plan beyond the immediate future and consider the long-term goals of the organisation. In this video, Trudy highlights the importance of organisational structure planning in achieving the organisation's BHAG. Organisational structure planning is a critical component of strategic planning, ensuring that the right people are in the right positions and that resources are allocated efficiently. In today's rapidly changing business environment, long-term planning can be challenging. Therefore, it is essential to have a 2-3 year rolling strategic plan that allows for regular reviews, promotes agility, and enables the company to deal with internal and external changes and challenges. By adopting this approach, companies can stay on track towards achieving their BHAG and remain competitive in the long run.

In this video Trudy discusses the importance of role clarity, in particular taking the time to review priorities with your teams, consolidate key areas of responsibility and determine Smart Goals, Milestones and/or KPIs that are measuring the right outcomes and behaviours. This is critical in order to support maintaining momentum and engagement around the things that matter.

In this video, Trudy discusses the importance of recognising and addressing how your employees are feeling going into the end of the year. It has been another huge 12 months for many organisations regarding change, agility and adaptability. In the current environment, is crucial that your team has the necessary knowledge and tools to manage their personal resilience and well-being. With 2022 drawing to a close, many employees are exhausted, stressed and holding out for the end-of-year break. Set your team up for success by creating high-performance behaviours and well-being habits to kick-start your 2023.