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In previous posts, we\u2019ve shared some expert opinions for getting started with digital transformation<\/a>, as well as some recommended reading<\/a> on the topic. And while technology gets a lot of the attention, the truth about transformation is it has more to do with people. \u2018Transformation\u2019 means change. Change is hard. So I\u2019ve compiled a handful of articles of interest to any leader responsible for change management within their organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Change Management<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cWith serial transformations becoming the norm, a key strategic question for any corporate leader is, How can we make our next transformation flourish?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In this piece from HBR, N. Anand and Jean-Louis Barsoux lay out some common \u2018transformation traps\u2019, including getting distracted by too many priorities. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why We Need To Rethink Organizational Change Management <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even with the best of intentions, many organizations are simply not set up to manage change well. Consider the organizational design of your company – is it nimble or is it rigid? Do change mandates come exclusively from the top, or are individual team members empowered to contribute ideas and find solutions? You can communicate about change all you want, but it will continue to be painful if your company is designed for stability instead of agility. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 Principles of Successful #CEM Change Management <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Change is hard, and it\u2019s also inevitable. And perhaps one of the hardest things to change is the experience your customer has throughout the course of their interactions with the various touchpoints of your business. If you\u2019re having trouble getting your team to adopt the change you want to see, your organization may be experiencing change fatigue. Have a look at these 12 principles of customer experience change management, expanded from Dr. John Kotter\u2019s 8-step process for leading change. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change Management for Digital Transformation: What’s different?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not enough for CIOs to address the technical components of change. An effective change management strategy must address a company\u2019s culture, not just its processes. CIOs will have to work collaboratively with the rest of the executive team to enact meaningful, permanent change beyond IT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c…it’s not necessarily the competition that’s going to change the way you do business, it’s the customer.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 Ways to Lead a Change Management Initiative<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some projects, when executed successfully, have the potential to take your business to the next level. Those same projects can be disastrous for a company if they fail. In this piece, Andy Crowe list five best practices to follow to make sure your change management initiative is successful. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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