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Effective Change Management - Why is It So Important?

  • May 26, 2026
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Waco Chamber of Commerce 101 S. 3rd St. Waco, TX 76701

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Effective Change Management - Why is It So Important?

Presented by Mark Mitford 

Audience:  HR professionals, people leaders, talent & culture practitioners

In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations must constantly adapt and change to stay ahead. Change management is the key to navigating transitions smoothly and ensuring your business continues to thrive. In today’s session you’ll learn the basics on change and how to support and small or large business change successfully.

Why Invest in Change Management? Key learning points:

· Boost Employee Engagement: Involve your team early and often to reduce resistance and increase buy-in to the change your facing.

· Minimize Disruptions: Plan and communicate effectively to keep projects and operations running smoothly during transitions. You want to minimize the loss of productivity during the change.

· Accelerate Adoption: Help employees embrace new systems, processes, and technologies faster and with greater confidence. Moving leaders and employees successful through change is critical.

· Increase ROI: Maximize the benefits of your initiatives by ensuring changes deliver the intended outcomes. Many changes fail after they are launched. Understand how to minimize that organizational impact.

· Build a Resilient Culture: Foster a positive environment that welcomes innovation and continuous improvement. Organizations that are resilient thrive in the ever changing world we live in.

Ready for Change?

Set your organization up for lasting success. Learn from an HR executive with over 25+ years of experience. Implement a proven change management strategy that delivers real results. You’ll receive a basic roadmap on a proven change management process that has been around for years. Mark will share person experiences of leading large scale changes in his career.



Lunch will be provided by Blanek’s





Heart of Texas Chapter is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program is approved for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org. 

This activity is pending approval for HRCI (General) recertification credit hour toward a PHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™, SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®).

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