There is nothing more critical to clients and team members than communications during a time of intense change.  Questions abound, emotions are varied and in the absence of information, our human tendency is to make up the facts.  In this session, Alice Grey will share five key priorities for communicating during times change.  She will outline the anatomy of effective change communications, share creative approaches and review examples of tactics that worked well (and even a few that did not).  Whether you are a veteran communicator or a newbie, this session will provide ideas you can implement with any change.

Alice Grey Harrison - Speaker

EVP Strategic Communications

FORVIS

HER CAREER JOURNEY

With nearly 25 years of experience, Alice Grey brings a fresh approach to corporate communications. She thrives in a highly creative environment that requires a dynamic approach to lead change and implement highly sophisticated communications strategies. Her work has resulted in nationally recognized communications and branding campaigns.

Alice Grey is the Executive Vice President of Strategic Communications for FORVIS, a US top 10 accounting firm. She works directly with the firm's senior leaders to develop and implement a communications program that resonates with team members, external constituents and the media. She is most passionate about change communications and truly enjoys each unique challenge that change presents and has led her current firm through 12+ mergers and acquisitions.

WHY SHE'S AN EMERGE ROCK STAR

Alice Grey has pioneered corporate communications for accounting firms. Her creative approach has helped her firm manage through several major mergers including the most recent merger of BKD and DHG, to create a top 10 accounting firm.

TAKE IT FROM HER

There is nothing I am more passionate about than change communications. My biggest fear is living a "ground hog day" experience. I am part of Change Hub team and work on large and small changes every day. I'm truly excited to share my experience and lessons learned with the Emerge attendees.

TOP M&A TIP

In the words of George Bernard Shaw, "The greatest problem in communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished." There is no such thing as over communicating during times of significant change.