Isabella Brusati : Recent Episodes
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Welcome to episode #19 of Ask About Change. Today I’ll answer Steven (Manchester) question: “We are acquiring a competitor abroad. What are the main points to consider when it comes to culture ”. Watch The Video: [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj15dWVKQy05dV9ROA==[/video_player] Listen to the Podcast: In this episode you’ll learn: why cultural […]
Welcome to episode #18 of Ask About Change. Today I’ll answer Steven (Washington DC) question: “What is the burning platform?”. Watch The Video: [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1xbnRqX3ZGRUpNdw==[/video_player] Listen to the Podcast: In this episode you’ll learn: what is the burning platform when this concept is more effective what to […]
Welcome to episode 16 of Ask About Change. Today I will answer Paul’s “Do we need to implement learning and development programs as a consequence of a change management initiative?”. Watch the video [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1GRDMySUhtdmRZOA==[/video_player] Listen to the Podcast In this episode you’ll learn: why L&D helps […]
Welcome to episode 15 of Ask About Change. Today I will answer a vey popular question :what is a merger of equals?” Watch the Video [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj0ybUtkQ1BYNjVsWQ==[/video_player] Listen to the Podcast Version In this episode you will learn: why equal is not exactly equal the […]
Welcome to episode 14 of Ask About Change. Today I’ll answer Esther’s (Buenos Aires) question: “Post merger integration – how long does it take?”. Watch the Video [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1WeWF0NnpfdHE1bw==[/video_player] Listen to the Podcast Version [smart_track_player url=”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isabellabrusati/XfaN/~5/heN42PQGado/EP.-14-ASK-ABOUT-CHANGE-INTEGRATION-HOW-LONG-DOES-IT-TAKE1.mp3″ title=”Ask About Change” artist=”Isabella Brusati Consulting” image=”http://www.isabellabrusati.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SPPodcast-image-ask-about-change-80×80.png” ] In this […]
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Welcome to episode 13 of Ask About Change. Today I will answer Kevin’s question ” We have communicated the message about change by email but the employees are not getting it. What do we have to do more?” Watch the video [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1KblUySnRGaHdUUQ==[/video_player] Listen to the Podcast […]
Welcome to Episode 12 of Ask About Change. In this episode I will answer Gisele’s (Brasil) question “What are the main roles when managing change?”. Watch the Video: [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj10UlJLbmhiM3Btbw==[/video_player] Listen to the Podcast version: [smart_track_player url=”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isabellabrusati/XfaN/~5/o-uDqASBHoY/EP.-12-ASK-ABOUT-CHANGE-MAIN-ROLES.mp3″ title=”Ask About Change – Roles” artist=”Isabella Brusati Consulting” image=”http://www.isabellabrusati.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SPPodcast-image-ask-about-change-80×80.png” ] […]
Welcome to Episode 11 of Ask About Change. In this episode I will answer Nuno’s (Portugal) question: “What is the force field analysis?” Watch the Video [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1VVzZGSWJlS3JmVQ==[/video_player] Listen to the Podcast version: [smart_track_player url=”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isabellabrusati/XfaN/~5/tcaD1p4JXMM/EP.-11-ASK-ABOUT-CHANGE-FORCE-FIELD-ANALYSIS.mp3″ title=”Ask About Change” artist=”Isabella Brusati Consulting” image=”http://www.isabellabrusati.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SPPodcast-image-ask-about-change-80×80.png” ] In this episode […]
Welcome to episode 10 of Ask About Change. This week I will answer Ingrid’s question:”What is the difference between a merger and an acquisition, if there is any?”. Watch the Video: [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1oLVNWNWZCcGN5dw==[/video_player] Listen to the Podcast version: [smart_track_player url=”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isabellabrusati/XfaN/~5/dLUeEZD_Hws/EP.-10-ASK-ABOUT-CHANGE-MERGER-AND-ACQUSITION.mp3″ title=”Ask About Change” artist=”Isabella Brusati Consulting” image=”http://www.isabellabrusati.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SPPodcast-image-ask-about-change-80×80.png” ] […]
When executives and senior managers talk about mergers and acquisitions it is not unusual to hear them mentioning synergies. But what are they? Synergies occur when there are gains or losses from the companies getting together. We can talk about: A) Cost synergies: they are achieved by eliminating overlaps and duplications. Eg there are two […]
Welcome to episode 8 of Ask About Change. In this episode I will answer Ryuichi’s (Japan) question: “How do we consolidate change?” Watch the video: [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1kVThPd1B4ZXdxTQ==[/video_player] Listen to the Podcast Version: [smart_track_player url=”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isabellabrusati/XfaN/~5/gTOQLYfxgAw/EP.-8-ASK-ABOUT-CHANGE-HOW-TO-CONSOLIDATE-CHANGE.mp3″ title=”Ask About Change” artist=”Isabella Brusati Consulting” image=”http://www.isabellabrusati.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SPPodcast-image-ask-about-change-80×80.png” ] In this episode you’ll […]
Welcome to episode 7 of Ask About Change. Today I answer Pablo’s (Lima) question about the concept of interdependencies and why they are important when you deal with change management. Watch The Video: [video_player type=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1PY1Rtb2dmQ1d4OA==[/video_player] Listen to the podcast: [smart_track_player url=”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isabellabrusati/XfaN/~5/6lF9I0o4PYs/EP.-7-ASK-ABOUT-CHANGE-INTERDEPENDENCIES.mp3″ title=”Ask About Change” artist=”Isabella Brusati Consulting” […]
Welcome to episode 6 of Ask About Change. In this episode I will talk about how to retain key employees after an acquisition. This question was asked by Sarah in Sydney. Watch the Video: Listen to the Podcast Version: [smart_track_player url=”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isabellabrusati/XfaN/~5/EimZQGrpg6o/EP.-6-ASK-ABOUT-CHANGE-HOW-TO-RETAIJ-KEY-PEOPLE.mp3″ title=”Ask About Change” artist=”Isabella Brusati Consulting” image=”http://www.isabellabrusati.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SPPodcast-image-ask-about-change-80×80.png” ] In this […]
Welcome to episode 5 of Ask About Change. In this episode I will answer Louise’s question: “People in our organisation are skeptical about change. What can we do?”. Most of the times it is hard to keep employees motivated for a long time, especially when previous change management initiatives have been announced and they […]
Welcome to episode 4 of Ask About Change. Today I will answer Charles’ question: ” Who has to communicate change in big change initiatives?” Watch the Video: Listen to the Podcast Version: [smart_track_player url=”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isabellabrusati/XfaN/~5/066OSmtCUX8/EP.-4-PODCAST-ASK-ABOUT-CHANGE-Communication.mp3″ title=”Ask About Change” artist=”Isabella Brusati Consulting” image=”http://www.isabellabrusati.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SPPodcast-image-ask-about-change-80×80.png” ] In this episode you’ll get answers to aspects such as: […]
Welcome to episode 3 of Ask About Change. In this video and podcast I will answer Laura’s question. She asks ” Why do people resist change?” Watch the Video: In this episode you’ll get answers to aspects such as: the reasons why people resist change what you can do to overcome resistance the […]
Welcome to episode 2 of Ask About Change. Today I will be answering Paulette’s question: “Change sponsor: does it have to be the CEO?” Watch Video: Listen to the Podcast Version [smart_track_player url=”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isabellabrusati/XfaN/~5/_Cn4jQuwBEk/EP.-2-ASK-ABOUT-CHANGE.mp3″ title=”Ask About Change” artist=”Isabella Brusati Consulting” image=”http://www.isabellabrusati.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SPPodcast-image-ask-about-change-80×80.png” ] In this episode you will get answers about: who is […]
Welcome to our new series “Ask About Change”. In the first episode I will answer Kevin’s question: “Do we have to appoint a communication manager?” Watch the Video: Listen To The Podcast Version: [smart_track_player url=”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isabellabrusati/XfaN/~5/qxBZGhmbBl4/AAC-EP.-1-COMMUNICATION-MANAGER.mp3″ title=”Ask About Change” artist=”Isabella Brusati Consulting” image=”http://www.isabellabrusati.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SPPodcast-image-ask-about-change-80×80.png” ] In this episode you’ll get key information about: what are […]
I receive a lot of questions relating to change and lots of people asked me if I could create a podcast or “something” to address them. I already write blog posts, articles, run webinars and film videos on organisational change management so I decided to create “Ask about change”. It is a bite-size podcast/video […]
When implementing a social media strategy that has a direct impact on the employees, their reaction is “This is going to make me change the way I work!”. How do you address this issue? Check it out. Watch the Video: In this video and podcast you’ll get information about: The concept of […]
Some people, when talking about social media, think that it is difficult and very complicated. Most of the time individuals are overwhelmed by technology. When you are presenting a proposal on how to implement social media to support the company’s business strategy you need to be equipped to deal with this myth. How do […]
One of the myths that surround social media is that “Anyone can do it, even my kid!”. This is an incorrect assumption as managing a personal account is fundamentally different from the complexity of managing company’ social media account. In this video and podcast I will talk about how to handle this myth and […]
When devising social media strategy there are two types of audience you will deal with: 1) those who are familiar with social media tools (even if superficially); 2) those who are not familiar with social media and may be resistant to the introduction in the business. The second category tends to be more prone to […]
In this week’s video and podcast I will be talking about the most common objections managers face when proposing a social media strategy to executives in their organisation. I will also discuss possible answers that will help you overcome obstacles and that will allow you to position your proposal successfully. Watch the video: […]
In these video and podcast I will discuss the importance of aligning the social media strategy to the overall business strategy. Far too often social media “what-so-called experts” try to pitch social media tools by stating that “our competitors are doing it and we HAVE to do it as well”. This is the wrong way […]
When dealing with M&As the cultural element is far too often underestimated. Executives are focused on the financial aspects of the deal. HR Directors are very seldomly involved at due diligence stage (a step that sometimes is skipped). What happens in most cases is Finance, Legal and top Execs are involved in the negotiation […]
It is well known that M&As are characterised by a paradox: on one side research shows that over 50% of the deals fail to deliver value. However, notwithstanding this poor track record, the M&As phenomenon has been steadily growing over the past 20 years, with signs of slight decrease only during the recent financial […]
How do you determine whether your company is ready for change? In this podcast I will take you through the steps that executives should follow before embarking in a change management initiative. In this podcast you’ll get information about: what does it mean “change ready company” what elements to assess to make the readiness […]
In this video I will talk about the membership life cycle and the main roles people play in your communities/networks. The information is available also on iTunes – Podcasts.
After the dot.com bubble burst, the U.S., European and Asian economies started to recover in 2003. The intervention of the Federal Reserve aimed at lowering interest rates in the U.S. contributed to kick off the sixth merger wave. Low interests meant “cheap credit” that fuelled M&A deals. The low interest rates also aided the […]
Literature and research show that cultural due diligence is a key element when assessing the viability of a target. What elements do you have to look at when determining if the target is the right fit for you? Check out this video for an overview of the search data. Watch the video [video_player type=”youtube” […]
The fifth wave brought a new element in the M&As landscape as it is the first one that was truly global (it spread beyond the USA, the UK and Continental Europe including for the first time the Asian market); in fact, most of the deals were cross border. This wave has been the biggest […]
The 70s have been characterised by a deep recession and tight credit, hardly ideal conditions for high volumes of mergers activity. The situation changed at the beginning of the 80s. Leveraged Buy Out (LBO), relatively rare before, went through a period of revival during the fourth wave. LBO is a technique by which a […]
What happens behind the scenes when a company decides to enter into a merger or an acquisition? What are the elements that drive this choice? What may go wrong? How to do it right? This video offers the answer to these questions. Video link
Over the past 5 years there has been a lot of debate with regards to whether the seventh wave of mergers has already started or not. My view is that this is not the case, yet. It is interesting to see that many M&A practitioners tend to consider the history of this field as […]
When dealing with organisational change management a useful tool to diagnose the status quo of a company’s culture is the culture web. It can be defined as a representation of the paradigm of an organisation and how it is manifested in terms of day-to-day behaviour. Basically the culture web refers to the assumptions that […]
The global landscape is constantly changing and the pace of this change has substantially increased over the past decade. Organisations that cannot keep up the pace simply disappear: a product that was highly in demand just 12 months ago, is old and no longer coveted nowadays. Corporate restructuring is a survival strategy aimed at […]
This is the podcast version of my position paper Change Management and Politics – How to Win the Game Available in MP3 and on iTunes.
I am releasing a free 50 video series on How to Manage Change Successfully. It will now be available also on MP3 in iTunes!
I am releasing a free 50 video series on How to Manage Change Successfully. It will now be available also on MP3 in iTunes!
I am releasing a free 50 video series on How to Manage Change Successfully. It will now be available also on MP3 in iTunes!
In this podcast I will expalain who can claim unfair dismissal at an employment tribunal, the length of service required to submit a claim and the situations that amount to automatic unfair dismissal. The podcast is legal jargon free and straight to the point. Video format is also available. Please click on the link to […]