It is one of the oldest and most tragic truths of modern business: even though we know that people are the key to business success, we often fail to provide those people with what they need to succeed.

There’s always so much ‘enthusiasm’ at the start of change.

As we reflect on the defining business stories of 2024, one particular story stands out as a powerful reminder of the complexities inherent in global expansion.

This past summer brought us a compelling New York Times report about a leading chip manufacturer's challenges in Arizona - a story that continues to resonate because it touches on fundamental truths about leadership, culture, and organizational transformation.

Video discussion with John Dale, Global Energy Practice Lead and Delores (Dee) Conway, Senior Principal

Video discussion with John Dale, Global Energy Practice Lead and Alycia Diggs-Chavis, Executive and Team Coach

This is a Video discussion with John Dale, Global Energy Practice Lead and Krystyna Riley, Strategic Accounts Leader

If you’re leading a decarbonization/net-zero initiative, then you’re utilizing influence skills all the time. So, how can you confirm whether your efforts are paying off? When an overall transformation is both unprecedented and long-term, and the teams involved are variable, it’s hard to know where to look for a sign that everyone’s on board.

Video discussion with John Dale, Global Energy Practice Lead and Kacie Linegar, Business Transformation Expert

When leading an organization through the interconnected changes that are crucial to decarbonization/net-zero, it’s common to face resistance, confusion, or distraction from your workforce. Still, you need to sustain a sense of urgency and high performance. 

To keep your teams on track, here’s something you can do immediately and professionally: influence your key stakeholders. Moreover, make a habit of influencing them in subtle, convincing, and genuine ways – ones that are authentically yours.

The cost of a failed transformation to a company can be astronomical.  Not just in invested resources, but in man hours and opportunities lost. Why then do so many company transformations fail?

Danielle Geissler, Ph.D., shares two of the most important things that can make or break your transformation.

In this two-minute video learn what can most often get in your way, as well as why leaders are in the best position to create and sustain an environment for successful transformation.