How Poppulo And SAP Enable Now Help Companies Communicate Change Effectively

Change is inevitable—but successful change isn’t. In any organization, the way change is communicated and supported determines whether it will spark growth or create chaos. Tools like Poppulo and SAP Enable Now give companies the power to not just announce change, but to guide employees through it with clarity, support, and confidence.

In this article, we’ll explore how combining internal communication platforms with enablement tools helps businesses communicate change effectively—and why that matters more than ever.

Why communicating change is so challenging

Even when change is necessary, it often triggers fear, confusion, or resistance. Employees naturally worry about how changes will impact their roles, their routines, and their future. Poorly communicated change can result in:

• Misinformation and rumors spreading
• Increased turnover as employees jump ship
• Decreased morale and engagement
• Missed deadlines and lower productivity

Communicating change isn’t just about informing people that something is happening—it’s about explaining the why, showing the how, and supporting them through the transition.

This is why a one-and-done announcement isn’t enough. Successful change management requires ongoing, transparent communication combined with the tools employees need to adapt.

How Poppulo helps deliver change communications that stick

Poppulo is designed to make internal communication not just easy, but effective. It allows organizations to craft strategic change communications that:

• Reach employees where they are: Through email, mobile, intranet, and digital signage.
• Segment audiences: Target specific teams or roles with messages relevant to them.
• Track engagement: Measure how many people opened, clicked, and responded to communications.
• Adjust strategies based on real data: Refine messaging to increase effectiveness over time.

Instead of hoping that employees read and understood a memo, Poppulo gives communicators the tools to know for sure—and to adapt if needed.

During change initiatives, this level of precision and feedback is critical. It allows organizations to stay ahead of misunderstandings, address concerns quickly, and keep the momentum moving forward.

How SAP Enable Now turns communication into action

While communication helps employees understand change, enablement helps them navigate it. SAP Enable Now specializes in helping employees build new skills and behaviors through:

• In-app guidance: Tips and walkthroughs embedded in new systems.
• Simulations: Safe environments where employees can practice without fear of making mistakes.
• Performance support: Contextual help and resources available exactly when and where employees need them.

Rather than expecting employees to remember training sessions or dig through long manuals, SAP Enable Now puts practical help at their fingertips.

This real-time support is crucial during change. Employees aren’t just told what’s different—they’re shown how to succeed in the new environment, minimizing stress and boosting confidence.

Why combining communication and enablement is essential for change success

Poppulo and SAP Enable Now address different pieces of the change puzzle, but they’re most powerful when used together.

Consider this sequence:

1. Awareness: Poppulo delivers an announcement about an upcoming change.
2. Understanding: Poppulo provides detailed messages about the reasons, benefits, and expected outcomes.
3. Skill-building: SAP Enable Now offers hands-on training and support as employees begin using new systems or processes.
4. Reinforcement: Poppulo follows up with success stories, FAQs, and ongoing updates, while SAP Enable Now continues offering in-the-moment help.

This approach ensures that employees aren’t left feeling overwhelmed or abandoned. They’re guided step-by-step, making change feel manageable—and even exciting.

The ripple effects of effective change communication

When companies invest in communicating and enabling change properly, they see wide-reaching benefits:

• Higher adoption rates for new technologies and processes
• Faster time to value for change initiatives
• Improved employee trust in leadership
• Lower stress and turnover during major transitions
• Stronger company culture that embraces agility

Change isn’t just an event—it’s a process. And when companies support employees through every stage of that process, they build resilience that lasts far beyond a single project.

Best practices for using Poppulo and SAP Enable Now to manage change

To maximize the impact of Poppulo and SAP Enable Now during change initiatives, companies should:

• Start communication early: Don’t wait until the last minute. Begin setting expectations as soon as possible.
• Make messaging two-way: Allow employees to ask questions and share feedback, and respond openly.
• Tie change to personal impact: Show employees not just how the company will benefit, but how they will, too.
• Support every learning style: Combine written communications, video content, hands-on simulations, and live support.
• Celebrate milestones: Recognize early adopters and success stories to keep momentum high.

A well-communicated, well-supported change feels less like an unwelcome disruption—and more like an exciting opportunity.

Real-world example: a manufacturing company’s digital shift

One global manufacturing company faced a massive ERP system upgrade, impacting thousands of employees worldwide. Using Poppulo, they launched a phased communication plan months in advance, explaining the reasons for the change, what employees could expect, and when support would be available.

Then, as the new system rolled out, SAP Enable Now provided in-app training and support. Employees could get step-by-step help exactly when they encountered a new process. The result? System adoption was 25% faster than anticipated, employee satisfaction scores rose during the transition, and costly downtime was avoided.

The company didn’t just announce change—they enabled it, every step of the way.

Conclusion: communicate smarter, enable faster, change better

Managing change isn’t easy, but it’s absolutely possible when organizations use the right tools and strategies. Poppulo and SAP Enable Now together help companies bridge the gap between informing employees and empowering them.

When employees know what’s changing, why it matters, and exactly how to navigate it, they’re far more likely to embrace the new—and even drive it forward. Effective change communication doesn’t just make transitions smoother. It builds a workforce that’s ready for whatever comes next.