Has it ever felt like you're in a room of people who "embrace change" but they seem to be on different pages? In this session, you'll learn why your observation is probably correct - and practical strategies to get them aligned and moving forward.
Understand How People Respond to Change — and How to Lead Them Through It
A Change Response Style (CRS) describes how a person processes change and relates to others during times of change and transition within the workplace. There is no “right” or “wrong” CRS; each style has unique attributes that help and hinder change adoption.
In this interactive session, you will:
- Explore the decades of research and neuroscience behind these styles;
- Work with realistic personas to see each style's behavior in the “real world;”
- Practice strategies for addressing resistance, optimizing team dynamics and communication, and building alignment across stakeholders; and
- Leave with tactics you can apply immediately to better lead teams through change, adapt project plans and strategies, and mitigate execution risk.
Change is hard enough – give yourself the best tools to shape and manage it. To learn a bit more on CRS before the session, visit: www.changeresponsestyle.com.
Meet our facilitators:
Victoria Grady, PhD
Dr. Grady is the Academic Director of the MBA/MSM Graduate Programs and an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizational Behavior at George Mason University. Her research centers on the behavioral implications of organizational change, with a unique emphasis on Attachment Behavior and the role of Transitional Objects during the change process. Her consulting work includes U.S. federal government agencies, domestic and international healthcare organizations, K–12 and higher education institutions, nuclear power facilities, and nonprofit associations. More recently, she has collaborated with colleagues in the United Kingdom to further define and apply Attachment Styles in organizational settings.
Lydia Haas
Lydia is the Founder of Garnet Brands and Principal Consultant at Garnet Partners, bringing 20 years of experience helping organizations—from large healthcare systems to boutique startups—bridge the gap between strategy and execution. With a background spanning industry and client service, she specializes in simplifying complex problems, aligning teams, and driving measurable business outcomes. Lydia is known for her ability to translate “Big Firm” expertise into practical solutions for middle-market companies, fast-growing small businesses, non-profits, and venture-backed initiatives. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of change agility, burnout, and the power of breaking big goals into actionable steps that engage teams and deliver results.
Date & Time: Thursday, October 9, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-in starts at 4:30 p.m.
Location: Cadmus Ballston office, 800 N. Glebe Road, Arlington VA 22202
Deadline to Sign Up: Monday, October 6.
Cost: $10 for ACMP members; $20 for non-members
Registration will be cancelled if payment is not received within 15 minutes
