Change Signal: Modern Change Management that Works
Michael Bungay Stanier | Modern Change Management PractitionerChange management is harder than ever. Organizations face more complexity, more uncertainty, and more pressure to deliver successful change than at any point in recent memory. Most leaders respond by pushing harder. Others search for the latest model, framework, or methodology and hope the tool will solve the problem. Neither guarantees change adoption. Successful change happens when people are re... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusiness | |||
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This Change Signal conversation with Aidan McCullen asks three practical questions for anyone leading change in a large organization:
• What if change isn’t an ... more
This Change Signal conversation with Alex M H Smith asks three sharp questions:
• What unique value does your change work create?
• Who actually cares about it?
• What are you brave enough to remove?
Alex is the author of No Bullsh*t Strat... more
Here are three questions from this Change Signal conversation:
• What if resistance is right?
• Where does change spread without permission?
• How close is your transformation work to customers and money?
In this episode, I talk with Clay P... more
Here are three questions from this Change Signal conversation with Greg Satell:
• What if change doesn’t move through hierarchy at all?
• What if silos are not the problem, but part of the solution?
• What if trying to persuade people is act... more
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This pod is one of my faves - so accessible, engaging and inspiring. I love having a listen as I walk my dog before work, I often come away with 1-2 key takeaways that help me to think about change and leadership, as well as feeling refreshed starting the work day. Thankyou!
Apple Podcasts5Meeeeksy
Australiaa month ago - Good questions
This as well as a couple of other great podcasts have seen me through one of the biggest change projects to date. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5Browns1378
Netherlands2 months ago - Always great insights
This podcast keeps on suprising me with new insights. It is a very intelligent podcast with good questions and experts who have a lot of experience and not only knowledge from research or repeating what others say
Apple Podcasts5lizy speedyNetherlands3 months ago - The only constant is change ... thank goodness for MBS Change Signal
I have been a fan of Michael Bungay Stanier's (MBS) work for many years. Having been involved with and subjected to change initiatives I was delighted when he rolled out the "Change Signal" podcast. I start my days quite early, go for 10,000 walks and listen when I walk. This morning (4/17/26) I listen to the two most recent that looked at the Kubler-Ross "change" model and AI. Great sessions that I will be sharing with friends and colleagues. I also appreciate that MBS keeps the podcast focuse... more
Apple Podcasts5EJN4
United States5 months ago - Cutting Through the Noise on Change
Change Signal is a refreshing, no-BS take on what actually works in organizational change. Michael brings thoughtful, grounded conversations that go beyond theory and into real-world application. I appreciate how each episode leaves you with clearer thinking and practical insights you can immediately use, especially in a space that often feels overwhelming and overcomplicated.
Apple Podcasts5Steph KwongUnited States6 months ago
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This show centers on practical, human-centered approaches to leading change in complex organizations. Conversations consistently focus on moving beyond top-down programs toward ongoing, people-first transformation—emphasizing psychological safety, agile experimentation, and social dynamics. Guests range from senior leaders and professors to practitioners who share actionable frameworks for shaping strategy, building readiness, and sustaining momentum through difficult transitions. A notable strength is grounding change theory in real-world implementation, with clear emphasis on outcomes like stakeholder engagement, adaptability, and measurable change effects. Listeners can expect concise episodes that translate complex concepts into repeata... more
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