live zoom event
Managing Change
When everything
Changes
JUNE 5 & 12, 2026 | 10AM EDT
Deb Cinkus, PMPFounder & CEOPolished Geek
Shae TrievelCustomer Engagement ManagerPolished Geek
Navigating through mergers, restructurings, and organizational change can be overwhelming. This two-part event series is designed to give you the tools to keep operations running smoothly, ensure team alignment, and drive long-term success. Join us for actionable strategies, frameworks, and expert insights that will help you lead with confidence through the toughest transitions.
You're two-part playbook 
Part 1
Keep the Lights On: How to Navigate Operational Chaos During Mergers, Restructurings, and Transitions
June 5, 2026 | 10AM EDT
Speaker
- Deb Cinkus, PMPFounder & CEOPolished Geek
- Shae TrievelCustomer Engagement ManagerPolished Geek
As organizations grow and change, operational complexity often skyrockets. But how do you keep things running efficiently when everything around you is changing?
In this event, Deb Cinkus, Founder & CEO of Polished Geek, will discuss the hidden operational costs that come with transitions and the mistakes many organizations make during these upheavals. She’ll provide real-world frameworks, tools, and actionable insights to help you keep your systems and workflows running smoothly even while undergoing transformation.
You’ll learn
- Why change initiatives often fail operationally and what you can do to prevent it
- The integration tax and how it impacts your ability to move forward
- How to design governance frameworks that prevent bottlenecks and drive execution during change
- How to structure process triage and decision-making without causing chaos
- Real-life examples from the retail, financial services, and business consulting industries
Part 2
Bring the People With You: Why Your Restructuring Looks Great on Paper but Isn’t Working Yet
June 12, 2026 | 10AM EDT
Speaker
- Deb Cinkus, PMPFounder & CEOPolished Geek
- Shae TrievelCustomer Engagement ManagerPolished Geek
While operational execution is critical, change management is just as vital to ensure successful transformation. Join Shae, Customer Success Manager at Polished Geek, for an in-depth look at the human side of organizational change, and how to align teams to drive long-term success.
This event will address the emotional and cultural barriers that prevent many teams from executing a successful restructuring. You’ll get strategies to bring your teams along during change, reduce resistance, and ensure adoption for the long-term.
You’ll learn
- Why change initiatives fail and the common human missteps leaders often overlook
- How to manage emotional transitions to prevent team disengagement and uncertainty
- Human-centered leadership practices to foster buy-in and commitment from your teams
- How to bring the right people along from middle managers to key stakeholders
- How to create a culture of change and innovation that thrives long after the transition is over
Who should attend? 
This event is for leaders in operations, marketing, finance, and project management looking to ensure that their teams execute change successfully, and organizations undergoing mergers, restructurings, or significant transformations.
Why Polished Geek? 
Polished Geek helps businesses navigate transitions smoothly by addressing both the operational and emotional aspects of change. We empower teams to make change an integral part of their culture and processes, ensuring that transitions are fully realized.
Attendees will receive geeky goodies!
Join our 2-part series and get your hands on two powerful toolkits that will guide your team through transitions and supercharge your transformation efforts.
For Part 1:
Integration Workstream Tracker- Decision Rights Matrix
You’ll receive our Integration Workstream Tracker, which helps you manage key operational processes during transformations. Plus, our Decision Rights Matrix will clarify ownership and streamline decision-making across teams, ensuring smoother operations throughout your initiative.
For Part 2:
- 30-60-90 Day Change Communication Plan
- Stakeholder Impact & Influence Matrix
You’ll also get our 30-60-90 Day Change Communication Plan, ensuring strong communication and leadership during each phase of your transformation. Along with the Stakeholder Impact & Influence Matrix, this will help you effectively engage and manage key stakeholders, boosting buy-in and ensuring success.