MHEDA TALKS

Leading Change Management

About This Episode

Andrea Jones, CEO of The Executagility Company and Principal at AJC Company, discusses why change management initiatives often fail, the role of leadership and middle management in driving change, and strategies for successful execution. Emphasizing the importance of focusing on people, creating clear plans, and adapting to remote and hybrid work environments.

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Leading Change Management

In this episode of MHEDA Talks, host Shari Altergott, CEO of The CX Edge, speaks with Andrea Jones, CEO of The Executagility Company and Principal at Andrea Jones Consulting (AJC) and an upcoming speaker at the MHEDA Convention in April. They discuss the concept of change management, the challenges organizations face when implementing change, and practical strategies for successful execution. Andrea explains the importance of understanding the people side of change, ensuring employee buy-in, and avoiding common pitfalls that cause change initiatives to fail. She also shares insights on leadership’s role in driving transformation and maintaining engagement in an evolving work environment.

Key Topics Discussed
  • Understanding Change Management in a Business Context
  • Why Change Initiatives Often Fail
  • The Role of Leadership and Middle Management in Driving Change
  • Practical Strategies for Successful Execution
  • The Impact of Remote and Hybrid Work on Change Management
About Andrea Jones

Andrea Jones is the Founder and CEO of The Executagility Company and Principal at AJC Company, specializing in change management and business strategy. She will be a featured speaker at the 2025 MHEDA Convention, leading two sessions: “I’m Too Busy – How to Execute Growth Initiatives” and “Three Tips for Big Change.” With extensive experience helping companies navigate transformation, Andrea brings practical advice and actionable insights to leaders looking to drive meaningful change.

About the MHEDA Talks Podcast

Shari Altergott has over 20 years of experience within the Material Handling Industry.  During her career she has held several positions withing marketing, sales, business development and executive leadership. Today she leads The CX Edge, a customer experience consulting firm focused specifically on the material handling industry. Over her time, she has developed full scope marketing functions that manage corporate initiatives related to customer experience, CRM, social networking, brand development, advertising and lead generation. Learn more at cx-edge.com.

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Gene Marks

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Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management. Gene appears on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today. Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and provides actionable insights.

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