In this conversation Judith Germain speaks to Jennifer Bryan about how to put people at the heart of change management. Jennifer advocates starting with the person furthest from decision making to understand their perspective, then working inward to establish buy in.  Key Takeaways Involve a wide range of stakeholders when planning organisational changes. Understand their level of interest and influence. Assess how the change will impact people and their day-to-day work. Address their concerns. Allow plenty of time for change readiness activities before go-live. Use change champions to cascade information and gather feedback. Empower them to engage their teams. Deliver what you promise or explain why plans changed. Maintain trust. Jennifer Bryan is a published author, TedX, global speaker, and MD of Change and Leadership. She is also a VP of the Association of Change Management Professionals UK and author of 'Leading People in Change: A Practical Guide'. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.