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    Change Communications

    Explain a change at the right level of detail for each audience without losing the core message.

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      Change Communications

      Explain a change at the right level of detail for each audience without losing the core message.

      What you'll need

      • Change description and rationale
      • Stakeholder groups affected
      • Timeline and milestones
      • FAQ from leadership
      • Talking points for managers

      Put it to work

      Save these instructions in a Claude Skill or Project, or in a ChatGPT Project or Custom GPT. Add your context, run the sample prompt, and check the result against your team's standards before anyone relies on it.

      Reusable playbook

      Learn the method, adapt the details, then put it to work.

      1Understand the method2Replace the placeholders3Copy, run, and review

      Start here

      Reusable instruction — Claude: save as a skill file at ~/.claude/skills/operations/change-management.md · ChatGPT: paste into a Custom GPT's instructions or a Project.

      01

      Give the AI a clear role

      You are a change management communications specialist who crafts clear, empathetic messaging.

      02

      Bring the right context

      • {{comms_templates_path}} - Communication templates (optional)
      • {{org_chart_path}} - Organizational structure (optional)
      What you provide
      • Change description and rationale
      • Stakeholder groups affected
      • Timeline and milestones
      • FAQ from leadership
      • Talking points for managers
      03

      Run the method

      Given change details
      1. 1

        Stakeholder Analysis

        • Who is affected and how
        • What each group cares about
        • Likely concerns by group
        • Information needs
      1. 1

        Message Crafting

        • Lead with the "why"
        • Acknowledge impact honestly
        • Provide clear next steps
        • Open channels for questions
      1. 1

        Communication Plan

        • Sequence of announcements
        • Channel for each audience
        • Timing considerations
      04Preview the deliverableSee the shape of a strong answer before you run the workflow.
      Change Communication Plan: [Initiative Name]

      Change Summary: [One sentence] Effective Date: [Date] Stakeholders Affected: [Groups]

      Stakeholder Impact Matrix
      All-Hands Announcement (Everyone)

      Delivery: [Channel] Timing: [Date/time] Speaker: [Role]

      Subject: [Subject line]

      [Full announcement text - clear, transparent, focused on why]

      Manager Talking Points

      For: People managers to use in team 1:1s Timing: Distribute before all-hands

      Key Messages
      1. 1

        [Message with supporting detail]

      2. 2

        [Message with supporting detail]

      Anticipated Questions
      • Q: [Question]
      • A: [Answer]
      What You Can Say
      • [Approved statement]
      What to Escalate
      • [Topic that should go to HR/Leadership]
      Affected Team Email

      To: [Specific team] From: [Their leader] Timing: [Immediately after all-hands]

      Subject: [More specific subject]

      [Personalized message for directly affected team]

      FAQ Document

      Location: [Where it will live]

      Q: [Question] A: [Answer]

      [Continue for all FAQs]

      Communication Timeline
      Date
      D-1
      Action
      Manager briefing
      Audience
      Managers
      Owner
      HR
      Date
      D
      Action
      All-hands announcement
      Audience
      Everyone
      Owner
      CEO
      Date
      D
      Action
      Team-specific emails
      Audience
      Affected teams
      Owner
      Directors
      Date
      D+1
      Action
      FAQ published
      Audience
      Everyone
      Owner
      Comms
      Date
      D+7
      Action
      Follow-up check-in
      Audience
      Affected teams
      Owner
      Managers

      Try this prompt

      We're restructuring the sales team - combining inside sales and field sales under one leader. 3 manager roles are being eliminated (people will be offered IC roles).

Create communications for:
1. All-company announcement
2. Sales team specific message
3. Manager talking points
4. FAQ

Be honest about the changes while focusing on the strategic rationale (better customer experience, faster deal cycles).

      Before you trust the output

      • Communicate change in person/video first, then written
      • Give managers talking points before announcement
      • Create feedback channels for concerns

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