Leading the Change: Updating the culture of an established sales team-Leading-the-Change-Updating-the-culture-of-an-established-sales-team

Leading-the-Change-Updating-the-culture-of-an-established-sales-team

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The speaker, new to Royal Mail, discusses leading a team in Wales through major change, especially as e-commerce and workplace expectations evolve. He emphasizes that many employees are new to the business or early in their careers, so leadership must build professionalism, confidence, and adaptability. He argues that people often resist change because they feel comfortable with “how we’ve always done it,” dislike uncertainty, or fear looking inexperienced. To overcome this, he recommends giving one-to-one support, spending time with staff, explaining the reasons behind decisions, avoiding micromanagement, and starting by examining our own behavior before blaming others. He also stresses storytelling, measuring progress, treating people with respect, and creating a safe space for honest conversations. His main takeaway is the “STATE” model, which helps introduce new ideas, encourage openness, and improve team communication and performance.

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Royal Mail

change management

team leadership

employee development

STATE model