You’ve been asked to lead a large-scale change in your organization. You know this change is needed and will move your company into new stages of growth and impact. But figuring out the right first steps can feel daunting. How much preparation do you need to do before taking action? Should you just jump right…
AI was promised to transform businesses from both the ground up and top down, creating new efficiencies, strategies, and ways of working. But the promise hasn’t yet been realized, and a much-publicized study from MIT found that 95% of companies are not realizing any returns from their AI investment. Additionally, McKinsey found that 62% of…
Everywhere you turn, the message is clear: AI is moving fast, and it’s forcing leaders and organizations to move fast, too. New tools are being rolled out, jobs are evolving, and business models are shifting seemingly overnight. According to McKinsey, over 70% have introduced AI into at least one part of their business. But a…
The AI Boom Is Real. But So Is the Frustration In 2025, it’s no longer a question of whether organizations are using generative AI. According to McKinsey, over 70% have introduced it into at least one part of their business. But far fewer can point to real results. Despite all the energy and investment, only…
If your business were building bridges across gaps, you’d care deeply about two things: the architecture and the materials. You might design a bridge that’s a masterpiece of balance and engineering, but if the timbers are rotting or the metal is rusted, it won’t stand for long. That would be dumb, right? Dangerous, even. And…
Today, standing still means falling behind. Leaders are under constant pressure to evolve faster, smarter, and leaner. To keep pace, the instinct is often to act fast, launching a new strategy, restructuring teams, or rolling out a new process or technology. Here’s the risk: Moving without clarity often means solving the wrong problem. When leaders…
Recent research from Bain & Company (2024) shows that a staggering 88% of change initiatives fall short of their intended goals. This is mostly due to employee resistance and a lack of leadership support. As AI transformation accelerates, leaders must navigate both the technical and human sides of change to drive true transformation. In other…
Remember the old days, when a “reorg” was something distinctive and rare? Consultants would come into your company and poke around for a while, and then the change would get announced. People would be let go Maybe some functions would get merged or scrapped Reporting relationships would shift Perhaps the brand would get a reboot. …
By Erika Andersen, Founder/Partner If you’re working in an organization – from the smallest start-up to a Fortune 500 – I don’t have to tell you that the pace of change is dizzying. From where and how you work, to the goods or services your company produces, to who your boss is, and even who…
By Erika Andersen, Founder/Partner Those of us who lead others—in our companies, our communities, and our social groups—recognize that during difficult times people look to us even more often and with even higher expectations. When there’s confusion, pain, uncertainty, and disruption, people look to their leaders for clarity and hope; to bring them together and…