Episode #164 | Navigating Strategic Transformation With Human Centred Change With Renee Giacalone Agile Ideas podcast

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Episode #164 | Navigating Strategic Transformation with Human Centred Change with Renee Giacalone

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From Strategy to Execution: Making Change Stick – with Renee Giacalone

Why do some organizations thrive through change while others get stuck in the gap between strategy and execution? In this practical and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Renee Giacalone—seasoned transformation leader turned entrepreneur—who shares what it really takes to make change stick.

With three decades of experience leading strategic change at companies like Bank of America, Kellogg, and McDonald's, Renee has seen firsthand that successful transformation isn’t about perfect plans—it’s about what happens after go-live. She challenges the overemphasis on pre-launch training and advocates instead for ongoing, people-focused support once the change becomes real.

We explore how to shift from resistance to engagement by tapping into human motivators like peer influence, FOMO, and friendly competition. Renee also makes a compelling case for democratizing project management across the business—so every team member, not just specialists, can confidently contribute to big-picture goals.

Whether you're navigating a complex transformation or simply trying to get your team unstuck, Renee’s insights offer a grounded, human-centric approach to change. It’s time to stop managing from the sidelines and start enabling people to succeed.

To learn more about Renee’s work, visit: rsgconsultinggroup.com

Renee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneegiacalone/

In this episode, I cover:

02:50 From Corporate America to Entrepreneurship

05:42 Career Defining Moments in Leadership

09:26 Effective Change Management Approaches

14:58 Navigating Remote Work During COVID

19:15 Why Project Management is for Everyone

24:30 Execution Gaps in Organisations

29:05 Strategic Planning Challenges

39:00 Rescuing Challenged Programs

45:31 Leading Stuck Teams and Final Thoughts

And more…
Have you built a PMO from the ground up—or thinking about it? Tune in to learn how to create a solid foundation that supports growth, governance, and agility. Then, share your PMO wins or challenges—I’d love to hear your Agile

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Chapters

1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)

2. From Corporate America to Entrepreneurship (00:02:50)

3. Career-Defining Moments in Leadership (00:05:42)

4. Effective Change Management Approaches (00:09:26)

5. Navigating Remote Work During COVID (00:14:58)

6. Why Project Management is for Everyone (00:19:15)

7. Execution Gaps in Organizations (00:24:30)

8. Strategic Planning Challenges (00:29:05)

9. Rescuing Challenged Programs (00:39:00)

10. Leading Stuck Teams and Final Thoughts (00:45:31)

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