Change Management: How Pharma SHOULD Handle Bad News

MSL Talk

In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Alicia Bullock to discuss change management within the pharmaceutical industry. Alicia shares her professional journey and insights on the key triggers and first steps crucial in navigating organizational changes. The conversation delves into common pitfalls, the importance of identifying change leaders, and strategies to maintain a positive workplace culture amidst change. Alicia also offers guidance for employees adjusting to new organizational landscapes and highlights the role of organizational energy in successful change management. The episode concludes with key takeaways and a reminder for listeners to subscribe and leave a review.

In this week’s episode, Alysia Bullock, Founder of InciteHR, discusses change management and how pharma leaders should handle bad news and setbacks.

Learn more about…

👉 What is change management
👉 How should companies handle bad news and organizational changes
👉 What can companies do to prevent a toxic culture
👉 What does the term “organizational entry” mean

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(0:00) Introduction of guest Alicia Bullock and overview of change management (0:12) Sponsor: Mass West event by Fierce Life Sciences (0:52) Introduction to MSL Talk podcast (1:48) Alicia Bullock's background and professional journey (5:44) Key triggers for change management in the pharmaceutical industry (8:07) Essential first steps in change management post-organizational events (11:25) Typical change management pitfalls and how to avoid them (15:37) Identifying change management leaders and their roles (19:31) Strategies to prevent a toxic workplace culture after significant changes (25:39) Guidance for employees navigating through organizational changes (29:04) The role of organizational energy in successful change management (31:49) Conclusion: Key takeaways and expressions of gratitude (33:08) Call to action: Subscription and review reminder