Can organizational transformation truly succeed without first winning hearts and minds? I recently read John P. Kotter’s book – The Heart of Change. Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations which reflects on how we think about leading change in the workplace. Published in 2002 by Harvard Business Review Press, this book introduces the […]
Change Readiness
Is ‘Doing More With Less’ an Effective Change Leadership Approach?
How do you teach your team members to swim when you’ve never been in the water yourself? Many organizations and leaders today are asking their teams to ‘do more with less’ while having spent their careers in growth mode. They’ve never had to make these trade-offs personally. The advice feels hollow because the experience isn’t […]
What Are the Non Negotiables in a Change Program?
What must never be compromised when you lead change? Most change efforts fail quietly. They stall in middle management meetings, drown staff in noise, or wear out key people. The fix is not more slides. It is a short list of things you refuse to trade away when pressure hits. Here are the non‑negotiables I […]
5 Steps to Establish Groundwork and Communicate Change
Are you ready to lay the foundation for a successful change management function? In my previous article, I discussed the importance of assessing readiness and setting up a governance model. Now, let’s explore how to establish the groundwork, build a coalition, and achieve stakeholder buy-in. 1. Establishing the Groundwork Creating a robust foundation involves aligning […]
Getting Started with a Change Management Office? 4 Key Aspects to Consider.
Recently, I was approached by a multinational headquartered in France and with a significantly large presence in India to consult on establishing and communicating a change management office. This office is expected to manage global transformation projects from afar bringing consistency, reliability and scale to the processes, systems and practices that empower the organization. Should […]




