Being “nice” feels safe in change work—but it comes at a cost. When we smooth over conflict, delay hard truths, or prioritize approval over impact, we quietly erode our credibility and influence. True kindness means courage: telling the truth with care and leading with clarity.
Don’t wait for the perfect mentor. Practitioners need two personal boards of directors: one that fuels growth and one that protects the business of you. Together, they create the scaffolding for a resilient and sustainable career.
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.
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.
Change work moves fast—and without reflection, your impact gets lost. A Captain’s Log is a simple daily habit to track what worked, what didn’t, and what to do differently. It’s not sentimental. It’s strategic. Pause, log, and learn.
Listening Tours are more than just conversations - they are a strategic tool for building trust, understanding your audience, and designing change initiatives that truly resonate.
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.
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.
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.
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.