
Thriving in the Middle Seat
The “middle seat” in change work—too senior for pure execution, too junior for strategy—can feel invisible and exhausting. But with the right framing, it’s one of the most valuable vantage points in the organization.
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.
The “middle seat” in change work—too senior for pure execution, too junior for strategy—can feel invisible and exhausting. But with the right framing, it’s one of the most valuable vantage points in the organization.
When you’re the only change lead on a major initiative, success isn’t about doing it all—it’s about scaling what matters.
Change doesn’t fail because of frameworks. It fails when you ignore power, politics, and the people who decide what moves forward.
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.
Scaling change management across an organization transforms change from a one-off effort to a continuous capability. Discover the key elements, best practices, and proven strategies for building a scalable change management framework that delivers lasting results.
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.
Return-to-office isn’t just a policy—it’s a complex, human-centered change initiative. If you're treating it like a simple memo, you're missing the deeper signals of fatigue, friction, and resistance. Here's how to lead the shift, not just enforce it.
From stress balls to strategy, change management has matured—but too many teams are still clinging to outdated playbooks. It’s time to evolve again. Here’s how.