The Change Catalyst Sprint

Description

Help leaders communicate one change project clearly, consistently, and credibly.

Best for

Organizations preparing to communicate or support one specific change project where internal communications expertise is limited, junior, or stretched.

Solves

• The change needs to be communicated, but the message is not clear.
• Leaders are unsure what to say, when to say it, or how to reinforce it.
• Internal teams need senior-level review and guidance on draft communication materials.
• Employees may be confused, uncertain, or resistant.
• The organization needs more than advisory, but not a full program.

Delivery format and timing

Done-with-you sprint over 3–4 weeks, with kickoff typically within 5 business days of purchase.

What is included

• Intake and project context review.
• Strategic guidance on change leadership and communications.
• Review and refinement of client-prepared communication materials.
• Guidance on timing, tone, message clarity, audience needs, and leadership approach.
• Stakeholder input sessions, where required and scheduled by the client.
• Final recommendations and next-step priorities.

Activities / approach

The consultant works with the client to clarify and strengthen the communication approach for one defined change project.

The sprint focuses on reviewing, refining, and strengthening client-prepared materials so leaders can communicate the change with greater clarity, consistency, and confidence.

Deliverables

• Change communication brief for one project.
• Core message framework.
• Leader communication guidance.
• Review and refinement of client-prepared communication materials.
• Recommended next-step priorities.

Expected outcomes

• Clearer communication direction for one change project.
• Stronger leadership message consistency.
• Reduced risk of confusion, misalignment, or avoidable resistance.

Possible add-ons / upgrades

• Add-on: Additional working session, separately scoped.
• Add-on: Upgrade to full The Change Catalyst Program.

Client responsibilities / assumptions

• Client identifies one defined change project.
• Client completes the intake form.
• Client provides relevant background and existing materials.
• Client provides draft tactical communication materials for review.
• Client provides access to key stakeholders.
• Client schedules all required stakeholder meetings.
• Client makes internal decisions and approvals.
• Client provides timely feedback during the sprint.
• Client owns implementation and distribution.

Out of scope

• Support for multiple change projects.
• Developing all tactical communication materials from scratch.
• Full communications plan execution.
• Full change management implementation.
• Employee research or surveys.
• Workshops.
• Coaching sessions.
• Organization design work.
• Executive assessment.

Pricing

Starting from $8,500.

FAQ

1. What happens after purchase?
   The client receives intake materials and schedules the initial Clarity Call to confirm focus, participants, and timing.
2. When does kickoff happen?
   Kickoff is typically scheduled within 5 business days of purchase, subject to consultant and client availability.
   1. Is this coaching?
      Not in the traditional one-on-one sense. This is a structured sprint with practical tools and guided sessions.
   2. Can this become a larger engagement?
      Yes. The sprint can be extended into the full program if more implementation support is needed.