Are you changing the way you do business or transforming?

I do my best thinking when I am out running early in the morning. So last

week, I was out for a jog, enjoying the cooler mornings and making my way

across Tempe Town Lake via the Tempe Mill Avenue Bridge. The view of the

sun coming up, reflecting off the new high-rise buildings, was beautiful.

To say that the shores of Tempe Town Lake have changed would be an

understatement. It has transformed. What used to be a dry riverbed has

changed dramatically in appearance, function, and vibe. On the weekends,

the sidewalks are busy with runners, walkers, bikers, people on roller skates,

skateboards, and of course, scooters.

Growth didn’t happen overnight.

There was a plan. I am confident that the city considered the capacity and

capability to support this tremendous growth and development, and from my

perspective, it has been successful so far.

When I tell people that my job is a Transformation Advisor, I often am met with

a puzzling look, followed by “what’s that.” Well, I am glad you asked.

As a transformation advisor and coach, I work with organizations in a growth

phase and are preparing to launch transformative projects that will help them

achieve their goals. The transformation could include various activities from

capacity and capability assessments to implementation of a technology

solution to planning for the integration of a company following a merger or

acquisition.

As is true with any transformation, processes change, and people are

impacted. Therefore, it is critical to view transformation through a change

management lens. People are the most crucial part of any transformation

plan, and failure to adequately address it can make the difference between

success and failure.

Taking on a transformation project can be challenging for most people.

However, working with an advisor can bring new perspectives, engage

additional experts, and provide support as needed.

When I see these new buildings under construction along the lake, I often

think of the lengthy process it took from blueprint, through permitting, to

engineering, and finally to build. No doubt, the architect designed for today

with the future in mind.

If you are planning or starting a transformation project or initiative and looking

for a coach to guide you along the way, give me a call we would be delighted

to help you design your future!