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  The Strategy-to-P&L Gap: Why Brilliant Minds Struggle with Business Ownership
  by JFly
  April 14, 2025
  In the corporate world, there’s a curious phenomenon that many have observed but few discuss openly: why do talented strategists and consultants often struggle when transitioning to roles with direct P&L (Profit and Loss) responsibility? In other words, how do we handle Strategy to P&L transition? These individuals – analytical, logical, and often trusted advisors…
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  Anchoring New Approaches: Making Change Stick in Kotter’s Final Step (Step-8)
  by JFly
  February 25, 2025
  Throughout my thirty years in technical leadership, I’ve witnessed many change initiatives that started with enthusiasm but ultimately faded away, returning to old patterns and habits. This regression to the status quo is exactly what John Kotter addresses in the eighth and final step of his change model: Anchoring New Approaches in the Culture. The…
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  Consolidating Gains: The Critical 7th Step in Kotter’s Change Model
  by JFly
  February 24, 2025
  During my career leading technical transformations across organizations of all sizes, I’ve learned that one of the most dangerous moments in any change initiative is right after achieving initial success. This critical juncture is exactly what John Kotter addresses in the seventh step of his change model: Consolidating Gains and Producing More Change. The Consolidation…
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  Generating Short-Term Wins: Mastering Kotter’s 6th Step in Change Management
  by JFly
  February 23, 2025
  As a technology leader who has led numerous transformations across Fortune 500 companies and startups alike, I’ve learned that sustainable change requires momentum. This is exactly why John Kotter’s sixth step in his change model – Generating Short-Term Wins – is crucial for successful organizational transformation. The Power of Quick Victories: A Real-World Example When…
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  Empowering Action: The Critical 5th Step in Kotter’s Change Model
  by JFly
  February 22, 2025
  Throughout my three decades in technical leadership, I’ve witnessed countless change initiatives falter at a crucial juncture – the moment when vision needs to transform into action. This transformation point is exactly what John Kotter addresses in the fifth step of his change model: Empowering Broad-Based Action. The Power of Empowerment: A Personal Case Study…