A practical guide to scoping change work the way it actually happens—task by task, hour by hour, resource by resource. Built from scars, lessons, and client realities, this article explores how to estimate the work when you know the client’s going to cut it in half.
Use the McKinsey Three Horizons Model to future-proof your change career. Whether you’re an employee or freelancer, this framework helps you balance today’s work, tomorrow’s growth, and long-term possibilities—so you can lead with purpose and plan for what’s next.
The infamous “70% of change projects fail” stat isn’t data — it’s folklore with a pharma ad makeover. Meet Seventyprol™: the placebo number that makes slides sound smart, leaders feel justified, and practitioners roll their eyes.
An ex-CIA officer taught me the power of building intel networks through small, trusted cells. It turns out the same tradecraft applies to change management: success depends on the quiet networks that keep you close to reality.
In a world of constant pings and platform-hopping, deep work is more than a productivity hack—it’s a strategic advantage. Learn how to reclaim focus, reduce context switching, and deliver higher-value work in consulting environments overloaded with noise.
The debate over a Chief Change Officer goes beyond a job title. Community voices reveal a bigger question: how do we build organizations that aren’t just good at change, but built for it?
Most transformations look solid on paper but collapse into chaos. This article shows why organizations default to fire drills—and how to replace reactivity with intentional, people-centered change that delivers lasting results.
Freelancing can give you freedom—or drain you fast. This guide offers 10 hard-won strategies to avoid burnout, manage your energy, and build a sustainable solo practice, whether you're side hustling or all-in on consulting.
This article explores the value of having a true partner in the work—someone who complements your strengths, challenges your blind spots, and makes the hard days easier. A tribute to professional shorthand, shared mission, and the kind of trust that can only be built in the trenches.
Most change practitioners know how to “listen with empathy,” but tactical empathy goes further. It’s the art of reading resistance, responding with purpose, and guiding people forward—without burning yourself out in the process.
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.
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.
You’re hired, but not operational. No email, no calendar, no access—just endless waiting in provisioning purgatory. Welcome to the new normal of onboarding, where security delays, IT black holes, and compliance rituals leave you ghosted by your own job.
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.
Edge AI is shifting decision-making from the cloud to the frontline. This first Future Friday article explores how edge, fog, and AI are converging—and what change practitioners need to know to lead through this next wave of transformation.
In every meeting, there’s one—or four—who just can’t help themselves. The recappers. The performers. The idea thieves. The oracles. This field guide catalogs the most common corporate monologuers and offers survival strategies for anyone trapped in their echo chamber.