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Dan Olson

Change leader, coach, and writer. Former Inc. 500/5000 founder. I help practitioners make change practical, human, and sustainable.

Automate Like a Pro: Run a Smarter Change Practice

Automate Like a Pro: Run a Smarter Change Practice

You don’t need a team or a tech degree to automate your change practice. With tools like Make.com and Claude Connectors, solo consultants and small firms can streamline delivery, operations, and marketing. This guide shows you where to start, what to automate, and how to scale without burning out.

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The Thinking Practitioner

The Thinking Practitioner

The templates were filled out. Every box was checked. Still, the change effort stalled. This deep dive explores why structure alone isn't enough—and how real impact comes from cultivating adaptive thinking, strategic curiosity, and judgment beyond the checklist.

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What to Do Before You Add a New KPI

What to Do Before You Add a New KPI

Before you slap another KPI on the dashboard, ask yourself: will it drive action—or just add noise? This guide walks you through what to consider before introducing new metrics, so you can stop measuring everything and start measuring what matters.

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We'll Fix It In Post: The Marvelization of Change Work

We'll Fix It In Post: The Marvelization of Change Work

Blockbusters and businesses both fall for the same trap: launching without a clear plan and hoping to fix things later. But “we’ll fix it in post” isn’t a strategy—it’s a risk. This article unpacks the cost of winging it and how to build change that sticks.

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