Why 70 Percent of Changes Still Fail – and What You Can Do About It

When I first started writing about change back in 1995, 70 percent of major changes failed. That included mergers, new software systems, and quality improvement efforts. Studies show that we aren’t getting any better at leading change. I was curious about that dreadful statistic since so many books, articles, assessments, and consulting approaches have focused on this challenge over the past 15 years.

Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels?

People spend countless hours planning changes that never get fully implemented. . . You spend lots of time redoing projects that should have been done right the first time. . . and projects often go way over time and budget. If this sounds like you, please read our executive briefing:

If the briefing describes your organization, you might be interested in this short video about how change management solutions can help you implement change successfully.


Rick Maurer is a leading change consultant and experienced in helping organization implement change management solutions to avoid resistance. Contact Rick at rick@rickmaurer.com

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