Change Doesn’t Happen in Isolation

Abstract

Part of the reason that a significant majority of change initiatives fail is underestimating the complexity and difficulty of implementing the intended change. Human beings naturally seek certainty and simplicity. When we see something as simple, it feels more achievable. As a result, those tasked with realizing a particular change naturally fall into the trap of oversimplifying their task and introducing blind spots and pitfalls as a result.