We are kicking off Season 3 of the Igniting Impact Podcast with an insightful conversation on change, how it happens, why it matters, and what organizations can do to navigate it effectively. Stacey is joined by Bree Thompson, PK West Regional Vice President, and Naomi Snodgrass, Vice President of Management Consulting, to explore the challenges of leading change in a world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).
Change does not happen all at once. It starts with individuals. Large-scale organizational transformation is only possible when each person successfully moves through their own change process. Naomi and Bree discuss how leaders can support their teams by recognizing that everyone is at a different stage in their journey.
Why the ADKAR Model Works
The ADKAR model is a key method in our Organizational Change Management approach. It offers a structured framework to navigate change step-by-step: awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement. Each stage builds on the previous one, emphasizing the importance of understanding the “why” of change before moving forward. By integrating ADKAR, we support organizations in achieving sustainable change and lasting transformation for individuals and the organization as a whole.
By recognizing where people are in the process, leaders can provide the right support at the right time. Whether you are leading an organization through transformation or navigating change yourself, this episode offers actionable insights to make the process smoother and more effective.
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Get to Know Our Thought Leaders
Bree Thompson, West Regional Vice President
Since 2023, Bree has been the West Regional Vice President at Public Knowledge®. As a PMP and a Prosci-certified Change Practitioner, she focuses on the people aspects of projects. She is a facilitator and strategic planner with previous experience in education. Regardless of whether she is providing OCM or QA services, Bree’s focus is on providing actionable information and recommendations and communicating these effectively. She holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in education and public relations. Bree enjoys writing, reading, hiking, and chasing her twin daughters around their Montana home.
Naomi Snodgrass, Vice President of Management Consulting
Naomi is the Vice President of Management Consulting at Public Knowledge®. She has over 25 years of experience supporting government clients with health and human services programs. Naomi specializes in strategic planning, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and organizational readiness. She has developed procurement strategies and led complex projects, including system evaluations and quality assurance. Naomi has also overseen training programs and created curricula for state agencies. She holds an MBA from the University of Illinois. Naomi is known for aligning research and analysis with actionable decision-making.
Stacey Moss, President and CEO
Stacey is the President and CEO of Public Knowledge®. She has over 25 years of experience in government, education, and nonprofit organizations. Stacey is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS). She is an expert in training development, leadership coaching, organizational change management, and program development. Stacey has delivered over 200 training sessions on topics like child welfare, procurement, and leadership. She has managed more than 50 projects and portfolios. Stacey holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming. She is recognized for her work in child welfare law, program management, and community engagement.
About the Podcast
Launched in 2023, the Igniting Impact Podcast highlights our client’s and partner’s important work. We hope that this podcast drives impactful conversations that foster connections and progress in the field. One of our core values at Public Knowledge® is Impact. We created this podcast around this fundamental principle because it is essential to our work. Impact to us means, “We approach every engagement with our energy focused on identifying the right goals, outcomes, and strategies. And we each have a personal responsibility to make a positive impact on our projects and our world.”