#4  Episode 4: Implement and Adapt

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You’ve planned, you’ve validated—now it’s time to make it happen! In Episode 4 of the Change Gear Podcast, host Melusi Tshabalala takes you through Step 6: Implement Your Plan and wraps up the series with essential insights on bringing your business pivot to life.

A solid plan is only as good as its execution! This episode is packed with real-world advice from business owners across South Africa—whether you’re running a waste management company in Venda, a guesthouse in the Karoo, or a poultry farm in the Free State—these lessons are for YOU.

What you’ll gain from this episode:
• How to successfully launch your pivot and communicate it to customers and stakeholders.
• Breaking your transformation plan into actionable tasks and assigning responsibilities.
• Keeping your budget in check and adjusting to challenges without derailing your progress.
• Why flexibility and adaptability are key to long-term success.
• How to celebrate wins and use feedback to continuously improve your business.

Download the Change Gear Toolkit to follow along: https://simplybiz.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360046018651-Change-Gear

Your business transformation doesn’t stop here—implement, adapt, and keep evolving! Vroom, vroom!
Season 1 / Episode 4 13 Feb English South Africa Business · Management

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