The False Alignment Trap
Leaders often behave as if they agree on why, what, and how to change—when they actually don’t. That’s why most transformation efforts fail.
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Leaders often behave as if they agree on why, what, and how to change—when they actually don’t. That’s why most transformation efforts fail.
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Companies have never invested more in transformation--or wasted more on failed attempts. Finally, a science-based, practical guide to making change stick....
Dissatisfaction with pay and Covid-related problems aren't the only reason frontline workers are quitting in droves. Another is dissatisfaction with their...
Mar 14, 2022
An HBR Executive Masterclass with Boston Consulting Group partners Julia Dhar and Kristy Ellmer on the five phases of organizational change.
May 29, 2026
In the May 18, 2026, edition of The Insider, managing editor Gretchen Gavett highlights the traps that quietly undermine senior leaders.
May 19, 2026
In a world defined by market volatility, AI disruption, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical risk, organizations knew they had to fundamentally transform themselves—faster than ever. Yet despite decades of effort and investment, most transformation programs still failed—draining energy, eroding trust, and falling short of their promised impact. Why hadn’t the success rate of transformation programs improved? […]
May 06, 2026
With employees jumping ship in record numbers in the United States, companies are facing a talent crunch. One HR strategy they should embrace is to make...
Nov 15, 2021