The Power of Your People: Leveraging Networks to Thrive in Change

Afternoon breakout session 2:00-2:50 PM

The Power of Your People: Leveraging Networks to Thrive in Change

Change is messy. It’s exhausting, and when you’re the one responsible for managing it—whether through leadership, knowledge-sharing, or advocacy—it can feel like you’re supposed to have all the answers. Spoiler alert: you don’t. I don’t. None of us do. But here’s the good news: we don’t have to.

 Over the years, I’ve learned that the key to navigating uncertainty isn’t just resilience—it’s relationships. As a knowledge management professional at SNHU and an executive board member for Manchester True Collaborative, I spend my days bringing people together, breaking down silos, and making sure knowledge isn’t just stored—it’s shared, acted on, and used to drive change. And when everything around me feels like it’s shifting? I lean on my networks. The communities I’ve built—both professionally and personally—have been my biggest asset in adapting, staying grounded, and moving forward.

 This session is for anyone who’s felt overwhelmed by change (so… all of us). We’ll talk about why strong networks matter, how to build them, and how to use them to make navigating uncertainty just a little less daunting. Expect real talk, practical strategies, and a reminder that you don’t have to do it alone.

 Learning Objectives:

  • Turn Connections Into a Support System: Learn how to build and maintain a strong network that actually helps you navigate change—not just a list of contacts you never reach out to.

  • Collaborate Your Way Through Uncertainty: Explore how partnerships, knowledge-sharing, and community-building can help you stay steady and sustain momentum when everything else is shifting.

  • Lead Without Carrying It All Alone: Walk away with practical ways to lean on your network, celebrate collective wins, and make collaboration your secret weapon for leading through change.



 

Dr. Rachel Green Teague

Dr. Rachel Green Teague is a knowledge management strategist and systems thinker who thrives on connecting people, processes, and sustainable growth. Specializing in knowledge transfer and retention, she develops strategies that ensure knowledge doesn’t just sit in a system—it drives action, improves efficiency, and empowers teams to navigate change with confidence.
   
At SNHU, Rachel leads knowledge-sharing initiatives that break down silos and build stronger, more connected organizations. Her expertise has taken her beyond higher education IT to global stages, where she speaks on the power of structured collaboration. She thrives at the intersection of change management and relationship-building, ensuring that institutional knowledge actively fuels progress rather than fading into the background.
   
Her commitment to community-building extends well beyond the workplace. As a founding executive board member of Manchester True Collaborative (MTC), she has helped transform a grassroots initiative at the YWCA into an independent nonprofit and launch New Hampshire’s first fully functional LGBTQ+ center. Her knowledge management expertise has been instrumental in MTC’s rapid growth, ensuring that its mission, partnerships, and programs are built on a strong foundation of shared learning and collective impact.
    

Whether she’s leading knowledge initiatives at SNHU, speaking on global platforms, or working with MTC to drive social change, Rachel is committed to harnessing the power of knowledge, collaboration, and community to create lasting, meaningful impact.