Kogan Page Successful Change Communication: How to Inform, Involve and Inspire Employees

Deliver strategic change communication that strengthens leadership credibility, protects organizational stability and delivers informed results. Successful Change Communication equips senior communication and HR leaders with proven tools for navigating high-impact transformation. As organizations face restructures, leadership transitions, rebrands, ownership changes and AI-driven disruption, this book provides a clear governance-led model for designing communication that reduces risk, protects trust and aligns employees with strategic priorities. Written by acclaimed communication leader Rachel Miller, the book reframes change communication as a leadership discipline rooted in data-led decision making, stakeholder insight and enterprise readiness. Through expert interviews, real-world examples and a lifecycle-based structure, it shows how to plan, implement and evaluate communication strategies that deliver measurable value across the organization. You'll learn how to: - Apply strategic models that support governance, risk management and leadership visibility - Deliver informed communication strategies for restructures, CEO transitions and organizational redesign - Use data-led insights to assess employee impact and optimize decision making - Implement tools for reviewing, evaluating and improving communication ROI across the change lifecycle - Strengthen alignment between employees and the C-suite during periods of turbulence With a powerful blend of strategic insight, practical frameworks and expert perspectives, Successful Change Communication enables senior leaders to communicate with clarity and confidence, ensuring change delivers sustainable results. Themes include: change leadership, governance models, strategic communication, enterprise transformation, AI impact, organizational resilience