Posts about ROI

Black Swans in Transformation: It's Not a Freak Event

Black Swans in Transformation, Systemic Risks Hiding in Plain Sight

A black swan is a rare, high impact event that looks obvious only after it happens. Before the fact, it sits outside standard[…]

The Pressure to Transform is Transforming (2015 to 2025)

If you worked on “digital transformation” in 2015, you were probably rolling out cloud pilots, mobile apps, or an agile proof-of-concept in a[…]

Why “Agreeing to Disagree” Will Derail Your Transformation

In everyday life, “agreeing to disagree” is often seen as mature. It allows people to move on without conflict, especially when a definitive[…]

What Project Managers Wish Executives Knew About Transformation

You’ve signed off on the strategy. The project team is mobilized. Change is in the air. But a few months in, momentum has[…]

Inside the Tent: The Real Art of Building High-Performing Project Teams

If you’ve ever led a major project or program, you know the team is rarely just “your people.” High-stakes, high-impact projects nearly always[…]

Why You Can’t Run Your Program Like a Project (And What Happens If You Try)

Introduction: Why This Matters In today’s climate of relentless transformation, leaders often find themselves handed not just a project, but an entire program,[…]

Culture is the Real Engine of Transformation: How Adaptive Mindsets Drive Lasting Change

There’s a well-worn maxim in business: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Most leaders nod in agreement. Yet when transformation efforts stall, the pattern[…]

AI in FY25: Transformation’s Biggest Blind Spot?

As the new financial year begins, there’s no shortage of headlines proclaiming AI as the defining technology of our era. Boards are authorising[…]

How a Consultant’s Report Nearly Sank Our Transformation— And What Saved It 

Ever seen a team smiling at a risk report, blissfully unaware they’re heading straight for disaster? That was nearly us—a few years back,[…]

Is Transformation ROI Getting Better or Worse?

A 2025 Reality Check As we close out the financial year, many transformation leaders are asking a tough but essential question: “What did[…]