Use this worksheet to prepare for announcements during times of change, and be sure to note specific comments you want to make. Covering all of these points accomplishes two things. First, it addresses employees' concerns about how a change affects them personally and the impacts on their department. Second, it delivers a balanced assessment that includes the drawbacks, so that staff do not feel you are holding out on them or glossing over their concerns. Be sure that there is time for questions and answers, and encourage open discussion, so that people feel involved and informed.

What specifically is the change?
 

What are the reasons for the change?
Might include the options that were considered.

What will the impact be on us?
Be as specific as possible.

What are the benefits to us?

What are the drawbacks for us?

Discuss the known details.

Discuss what is not known.

What is the timeline?

State what is not changing.

Acknowledge the difficulty of the change or transition period.

Open discussions with Q & A.
What will the questions be?

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