The Everyday Agile Podcast What Change Management REALLY Means: Monica Calinescu
Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.
Monica Calinescu is this week's guest.
Monica is an award-winning change manager with expertise in leading organisational change programs, driving culture change, and shaping people strategies, including equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) initiatives. Her passion lies in empowering leaders to lead change effectively and inclusively, equipping them with the skills to create equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive.
▶︎ Monica's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicagabrielacalinescu/
00:00 Introduction to Monica
00:49 Exploring a LinkedIn Post
04:32 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership
08:44 Monica's Career Journey
16:27 Understanding the Role of a Change Manager
21:36 Daily Life of a Change Manager
24:08 Favourite Workshops and Exercises
26:18 Shaping People Strategy for 2026
26:40 Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace
27:05 Debating Psychological Safety
28:40 The Importance of Psychological Safety
31:11 Complexities of Psychological Safety
35:06 Ingredients for Organisational Change
37:32 Thoughts on Agile
40:15 LinkedIn and Personal Branding
44:57 Podcasting and Mental Health
47:09 Final Thoughts and Plugs
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