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Change Management Strategy

Strategy is where change work either takes off—or stalls out. This tag covers the thinking, planning, and prioritization behind effective change efforts. Less theory, more traction.

Building a Bottoms-Up Labor Estimate for Change Work

Building a Bottoms-Up Labor Estimate for Change Work

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.

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Chief Change Officer? The Community Weighs In
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Chief Change Officer? The Community Weighs In

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?

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Change by Design, Not Fire Drill

Change by Design, Not Fire Drill

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.

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Tactical Empathy for Change Practitioners

Tactical Empathy for Change Practitioners

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.

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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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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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Change Maturity Theater
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Change Maturity Theater

Change Maturity Theater" is alive and well—where organizations perform competence instead of building it. This piece explores how to spot the signs, sidestep the spectacle, and guide your team from performative process to practical progress. Less spotlight. More substance.

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The AI Assistant Arms Race
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The AI Assistant Arms Race

AI assistants aren’t just speeding up tasks, they’re reshaping how we work, decide, and deliver. This article explores why the real competition isn’t about features, but about who controls the interface of modern work, and what change leaders need to do about it.

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How Smart Tools Are Redefining Enterprise Change Management
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How Smart Tools Are Redefining Enterprise Change Management

A new generation of tools is reshaping how we manage enterprise change: scaling coaching, tracking saturation, embedding behavior, and building capability. This article maps what’s emerging and how to start using it, even without a software budget.

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The 18-Month Shelf Life of Enterprise Change Management
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The 18-Month Shelf Life of Enterprise Change Management

ECM functions often disappear within 18 months—reorg’d, absorbed, or shut down. After seeing this pattern across roles and industries, it’s clear the discipline endures not through structure, but through the people who keep doing the work.

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