150 Registrants, Powerful Insights, and Real Solutions for Driving Organizational Change
In November 2024, Lighthouse Consultings hosted a highly successful Change Management Webinar, attracting 150 registrations from professionals across industries. The event focused on practical strategies, tools, and real-world examples to address the complexities of change management. With expert insights from our team, including certified Change Management Practitioner Szabolcs, participants gained valuable knowledge to tackle their biggest change challenges.
Why People Joined the Event
Ahead of the webinar, we conducted a survey to understand participants’ motivations, challenges, and goals. Here’s what we learned:
What Participants Expected:
- “I would like to learn how to launch organizational change management at my company.”
- “To gain new strategies and tools for success in executing change management.”
- “To gain more insight into tackling change resistance at all levels.”
Biggest Challenges Highlighted:
- Difficulty with leadership buy-in and employee adoption.
- Resistance to change across management and staff.
- Limited resources and tools to manage complex change initiatives.
Long-Term Goals (6-24 Months):
- Streamlining data tracking to improve organizational change processes.
- Aligning global teams to a unified service approach.
- Creating robust systems to meet ISO9001 QMS requirements.
(See survey results below for detailed audience insights.)
Key Learnings from the Webinar
1. The Importance of Leadership Alignment
Successful change begins at the top. Leaders must be united in their vision and fully committed to guiding the organization through the transformation journey.
2. Overcoming Resistance with Clear Communication
Resistance to change is inevitable but can be mitigated by creating open communication channels, addressing employee concerns, and involving teams early in the process.
3. Leveraging Tools Like Smartsheet
Technology is a key enabler of change. Tools like Smartsheet provide the structure needed to track milestones, manage stakeholders, and maintain transparency throughout the change process.
4. The Value of Certified Expertise
Our team’s experience in leading complex change initiatives is bolstered by certifications such as Change Management Practitioner, held by team members like Szabolcs, ensuring we apply best practices in every project.
Webinar Replay Available
If you missed the live session, you can watch the webinar replay on our YouTube channel:
Watch Now on YouTube
Additional Resources for Change Managers
1. Change Management Toolkit
Simplify change with ready-to-use templates, frameworks, and tools that guide you through every phase of the transformation process.
Explore the Change Management Toolkit
2. Smartsheet Collaboration
Discover how Smartsheet integrates with our solutions to enhance transparency, streamline workflows, and empower change-makers.
Learn About Smartsheet’s Change Makers Initiative
3. Forbes Thought Leadership
Our article in Forbes, “How Effective Change Management Empowers Organizational Growth”, provides key insights into navigating complex transformations.
Read the Forbes Article
4. Stay Updated on Upcoming Webinars
Don’t miss out on our future webinars packed with actionable strategies for leading change effectively.
Visit Our Webinar Page
Conclusion
The Change Management Webinar demonstrated Lighthouse Consultings’ commitment to supporting change leaders worldwide. With 150 registrants, expert insights, and actionable takeaways, the event was a testament to the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Change is never easy, but with the right tools, expertise, and strategies, it can become an opportunity for growth and innovation. Whether it’s through our Change Management Toolkit, Smartsheet solutions, or thought leadership, we’re here to empower change-makers to succeed.
