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Program Planning Essentials for Business Transformation Projects

Turning Strategic Imperatives into Measurable Results In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, transformation isn’t optional—it’s essential. Leaders at Fortune 500 companies understand that true transformation hinges not just on vision but on exceptional program planning. Here are five essential pillars for turning strategic imperatives into measurable results: 1. Define a Compelling Case for Change A compelling “why” […]

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How to Create the Culture You Want

Ask 100 managers how they define organizational culture, and you’ll probably get as many different definitions as possible. Even scholars cannot agree; and that means that your definition is as appropriate as anyone else’s. This makes the challenge, however, of creating the culture that you want particularly difficult, because it is almost impossible to hit […]

Assessing Change Readiness: How to Prepare Your Organization for Transformation

Introduction Business transformation is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Organizations that fail to adapt risk being left behind in a fast-changing world. Think about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Companies like Microsoft and Google embraced AI early, while others struggled to keep up. The difference? Readiness. Change readiness determines whether an organization thrives during […]


Ensuring Success for Large-Scale Business Transformations

CxOs are often looking for the “secret sauce” that will ensure success of their large-scale business transformation. After all, they’ve budgeted millions of dollars for the initiative, identified a team to drive the effort, and targeted tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions, of dollars in value. While there are many variables that dictate […]

10 Reasons Employees Resist Change

If there is one known constant in the business world, it is change. From corporations with offices on multiple continents to start-ups with only a handful of full-time employees, today’s businesses must change and adapt to survive in the marketplace. Some organizations stumble into change and suffer significant missteps and turmoil along the way, while […]


Jesse Jacoby


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