Framework Subtopic: Manager Communications

Managers are the first stop for every question employees have. What does this change mean for my team? Why are we doing this? Is my job safe? They’re expected to translate strategy, deliver hard news and keep daily work moving, usually with no training and no time to prepare. In this workshop, practitioners and manager Manager Communications Workshop

When uncertainty, fear and external pressures impact your workforce, employees aren’t looking for direction—they want reassurance, safety and care. Learn how one senior leader prioritized the employee experience, guiding their team through a period of community crisis with compassion. In an increasingly unstable world, building culture grounded in humanity is critical. Learn how they: Responded Leading With Humanity: Building Team Culture in the Moments That Matter Most

Today’s workforce spans five generations—each shaped by different experiences, expectations and communication norms. In this panel, representatives across generations unpack how differences show up in real time, including missed signals, unclear communication and small breakdowns that go unaddressed. Learn about how you can set up early warning systems to detect potential risks, interpret signals and Issues Management Across Generations: Navigating Culture Gaps Before They Become a Crisis

Most onboarding programs are overloaded with information but under-designed for impact. New hires leave their first 90 days unclear on priorities, disconnected from culture and unsure how to succeed. Move beyond checklists and design a 90-day onboarding journey that builds clarity, connection and measurable impact from day one. Learn how to: Map the Moments That The First 90 Days: Building Onboarding Journeys That Accelerate Culture, Belonging and Performance

A new CEO can cause uncertainty, internal turmoil and confusion across an organization. Employees, board members and key stakeholders all need reassurance that the organization’s mission and strategy would feel consistent during the change. This case study shares the coordinated communications roadmap that welcomed a new CEO after thirty years. You’ll learn about: Cross-Departmental Coordination: The 100-Day Roadmap for CEO Transitions

High performers do not suddenly decline. Unclear expectations, shifting skill demands and overloaded systems are quietly reshaping performance in AI-driven, high-change workplaces. This session gives HR and internal comms leaders a practical way to identify what is actually driving performance issues and act before top talent disengages or exits. You will learn how to pinpoint Fixing Performance Gaps Before You Lose Your Best People

Managers are the most trusted and influential communicators in any organization. Yet many still struggle to communicate clearly, consistently and with empathy — especially during times of change. This session equips HR and internal communications leaders with practical strategies to help managers become stronger communicators who build trust, create alignment and foster engagement across their Empowering the Messenger: Building a Future-Ready Manager Comms Toolkit

Managers remain the most trusted voice in the organization, but most are undertrained and overwhelmed. Today’s workforce is shifting: employees are being asked to work alongside AI, adapt to constant change and make faster decisions than ever before. This session explores how to build manager comms that work whether you’re hybrid, global, deskless, or fully Manager Cascades and Upskilling: Toolkits and AI Solutions