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Leaders must know when to stop transformation programs, even successful ones

Transformation programs often fail not due to technical issues, but because leaders become emotionally committed to original plans that no longer align with current business realities. The author argues that perseverance is not always a virtue, and knowing when to stop or scale back a program, even one that appears successful, is a critical leadership skill. This approach prioritizes actual business performance over simply completing a predetermined roadmap, especially when market conditions or strategic priorities shift. AI

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Leaders must know when to stop transformation programs, even successful ones

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    When to Stop a Transformation Program One observation I couldn't fully explore here is how often transformation dashboards create a false sense of confidence. G

    When to Stop a Transformation Program One observation I couldn't fully explore here is how often transformation dashboards create a false sense of confidence. Green status reports tell us a programme is executing well, but they rarely tell us whether the programme still deserves …