This course equips leaders and teams with practical tools to navigate organizational transitions while maintaining cohesion, clarity, and performance. We will explore the unique dynamics and impacts of transitions, apply the BEACON Model for structured transition planning, and strengthen intentional communication strategies. You will learn to align purpose and roles, prioritize mission-critical work, coordinate resources, and implement change effectively. Emphasis is placed on accountability, ownership, feedback, and resilience—ensuring teams remain focused, collaborative, and committed during periods of uncertainty and transformation.
Learning Objectives »
- Identify types of transitions and their impact on team performance.
- Apply the BEACON Model to guide effective transition planning.
- Use clear, trust-building communication during periods of change.
- Align purpose, roles, and priorities to support mission-critical work.
- Promote accountability without micromanagement.
- Establish feedback and milestone tracking to maintain progress.
- Build resilience and sustain team commitment during transition.
Course Agenda »
Transitions and Their Impacts
- What Makes a Transition Unique
- Types of Transitions
- The Dynamics of Transitions
- Impact on the Team
- BEACON Model of Transition Planning
Critical Communication Needs
- Communication Model
- Nonverbal Communication
- Build Trust through Transparency
- Engage and Empathize
- Brainstorm the Changes
- Things to Remember
Aligning Purposes and Roles
- Align Purpose and Roles
- Prioritizing the Work
- Reinventing the Mission Critical Work
- Critical Communication
- Creating Your Message
- Coordinate Resources
Accountability and Team Building
- Coordinate Resources
- Accountability and its Importance
- Signs of Micromanagement
- Accountability w/out Micromanagement
- Clarity and Ownership
- Building Light-touch Check-ins
- Accountability Questions
- Normalizing Feedback Loops
- Orient with Milestones
- Taking Responsibility
- Nurture Resilience
- Levels of Commitment


