It’s been almost 10 years since HBR published John Kotter’s classic article, "Why Transformation Efforts Fail.” And although his suggestions for how to improve the odds have been widely accepted, the ...

In this column, I have argued that the conventional practice and theory of change management could itself benefit from some overhaul. In this post, I will zoom out, summarizing nine key propositions ...

A truly successful digital workplace helps employees understand how to use new tools to solve problems and create opportunities. A recent Gartner Report predicts that by 2021, only one-quarter of all ...

Eventually, every business will reach a stage in its strategic planning where it must make a significant organizational change. This could involve adopting new technology, creating different ...

Scrum Alliance and Northwestern University launch new course aimed at practical ways to lead people through change ...

There are plenty of resources on change management and oodles of “expert” consultants companies can hire. So why do so many organizations get it wrong? In a 2013 Strategy& and Katzenbach Center survey ...

What's the logic behind popular management theories? Discover the pros and cons of these theories in our detailed guide.

Once upon a time there was this great, transformational idea, but this great idea never saw the light of day because seventy percent of all transformation projects fail. At least that is the ...

This is the fourth article in our series on creating a healthy transformation program culture. We have established the foundation through executive engagement, shared vision, and guiding principles.