02/07/2025

Five Strategies for Leading Effective Organizational Change

Clearly define the intended changes while promoting process flexibility

Across the world, countless change initiatives are underway. Yet, despite the best intentions, the majority fail to deliver the desired results. Studies estimate that 60 – 70 percent of change efforts fall short.

If you want to drive effective change, here are five suggestions to consider. 

1. Focus on one critical change

In October 1987, Paul O’Neill gave his first speech as the new CEO of Alcoa, a leading aluminum manufacturer. Instead of discussing profits or reorganization, O’Neill declared, "I want to talk to you about worker safety."

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