Communicate Change with Confidence and Clarity

Transitions are hard. Messaging them doesn’t have to be.

This editable, plug-and-play toolkit is designed for organizations facing leadership changes—whether you’re announcing a hire, promotion, restructure, or resignation. Inside, you’ll find professional-grade templates, timelines, and tools to help you roll out internal and external communication with confidence, empathy, and strategic clarity.

What’s Included

Start-Here Planning Guide (PDF)
Step-by-step framework for planning your rollout—from internal meetings to to public announcements, you'll receive best practices for tone, messaging, and timing.

Scripts & Templates (PDF)
Editable leadership announcement scripts for:

• Key staff meetings
• All-staff announcements
• Internal emails
• External video scripts
• Public emails
  

Audience & Message Mapping Spreadsheet (Excel)
Map your core audiences, their concerns, your message, and the best timing/messenger strategy to move forward with clarity and alignment.

FAQ Template (PDF)
Prewritten, fill-in-the-blank template for handling the most common leadership transition questions. Designed for internal use or prep sessions.

Who This Toolkit Is For

• Internal Communications Leaders
• HR Directors or Operations Leads
• Executive Pastors or Nonprofit Directors
• Freelance Communications Consultants
• Anyone tasked with leading a major org change

Whether you’re planning a subtle shift or a high-stakes restructure, this kit saves you hours of drafting and helps avoid the costly pitfalls of miscommunication.

Why It Works

• Anchored in real-world experience (developed by a senior comms strategist with 13+ years experience)
• Editable and brandable—make it yours
• Clarity-first, no fluff
• Equips both the message sender and the staff receiving it

File Format

• PDFs for ease of reference
• Excel spreadsheet for planning
• Easily adaptable for Google Docs/Sheets, Notion, or Canva templates