Leading Through Continuous Change
The amount and pace of organizational change today is staggering. Gartner research found that in 2022, the average employee experienced 10 change initiatives—up from two in 2016. And this comes against a backdrop of rapid technological development and geopolitical shifts. Change is no longer episodic; it is continuous—and people are tired.
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