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A collection of 12 posts

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What to Do When You're the Whole Change Department

When you’re the only change lead on a major initiative, success isn’t about doing it all—it’s about scaling what matters.

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Change Leadership

The Open Secret of Change Management: It’s Mostly Politics

Change doesn’t fail because of frameworks. It fails when you ignore power, politics, and the people who decide what moves forward.

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Turn Your Team or Slack Channel Into A Learning Lab with ChangeGuild

Turn your Slack or Teams channel into a learning lab. Here’s how to use ChangeGuild content as conversation starters for real-time team engagement.

Moreover Issue #1: Capability, Power, and the Systems We Ignore

Moreover Issue #1: Capability, Power, and the Systems We Ignore

Explore the hidden costs of treating change management as overhead, the environmental impact of AI expansion, and how practitioners can lead through shifting systems. This issue features deep dives, ethical insights, and practical guidance for building real capability.

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Business Strategy

The Change Curve Is Not Enough: Stop Teaching Grief to Executives

Executives don’t need grief models - they need strategy. Learn how to reframe change conversations around adoption risk, alignment, and measurable impact.

The Triple C Value Proposition: Content, Coaching, and Consulting

ChangeGuild’s Triple C Value Prop—Content, Coaching, and Consulting—delivers real-world support for practitioners driving change where it matters most.

Change Management as a Service: The Future of On-Demand Expertise

Change Management

Change Management as a Service: The Future of On-Demand Expertise

In a world where change is constant, Change Management as a Service (CMaaS) offers a flexible, scalable solution for organizations that need expert guidance without the commitment of full-time hires.

Sponsor Swim Buddies: Keeping Change Afloat With Strategic Partnerships

Leadership Development

Sponsor Swim Buddies: Keeping Change Afloat With Strategic Partnerships

Not all sponsors are natural champions of change. Sometimes, they need a Swim Buddy - a trusted peer who provides support, models positive behaviors, and ensures they stay aligned with the change initiative.

Change Management on a Shoestring: How to Prioritize When Funding is Tight

Change Management on a Shoestring: How to Prioritize When Funding is Tight

When funding is tight, you don’t have the luxury of a full suite of change management tools - but you do have options. Learn how to prioritize high-impact activities that drive change, even on a shoestring budget.

Lessons from Failed Transformations

Continuous Improvement

Lessons from Failed Transformations

Every failed transformation is a masterclass in what not to do. This article reveals hard-won lessons from change initiatives gone wrong, offering practical fixes and insights to help you avoid common pitfalls.

Spoon-Feeding Your Sponsors

Spoon-Feeding Your Sponsors

Change sponsors are your most critical asset - but they often need guidance to lead effectively. Discover how to spoon-feed your sponsors with the right information, using the E/M/R approach to ensure they express, model, and reinforce change effectively.

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Consulting Skills

Metrics Don't Build Credibility. Follow-Through Does

Metrics help you track progress - but they don’t earn trust. This gut-check explores why consistent follow-through builds more credibility than any dashboard ever could.