When a decision is made without you, the instinct is to react fast and reassert control. This article explains why that impulse backfires, how to regain context, and how seasoned practitioners re-enter with credibility when the room has already moved on.
Busy sponsors aren’t disengaged—they’re overwhelmed. Change success depends on helping them make the smallest, sharpest moves with the biggest echo. Redefine engagement, script micro-moments, and amplify their voice. Smart leverage beats constant access every time.
When stakeholder buy-in starts to slip, more dashboards won’t save you. This field guide shows you how to reengage skeptics with the right metrics—at the right moment.
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.
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.
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.