Navigating the role of a change sponsor is no easy feat that requires more than just a title – it entails a blend of clear vision, effective communication, visible leadership, tailored strategies, and a steadfast commitment to prioritizing the employee experience. The journey of a sponsor is a challenging one, but mastering these elements is the key to steering successful organizational transformations.

70% of projects still fail to achieve the desired results. With today’s pace of change, this percentage is set to increase. Most of these failures are because employees have not changed their ways of working and therefore negate the business benefits from the project investment.

There are often no labels dictating whether or not we take on leadership roles in our daily lives, so why do we let these labels decide whether we can or cannot step up as leaders in our business environments? Leadership is more than a title.

If your employees aren’t speaking up, you are missing out on potential new ideas, opportunities, and collaborations. If teams aren’t comfortable voicing concerns – both personal and professional – your company is vulnerable to detrimental risks and setbacks.

Pulling from our expertise in Innovation Experience Design, as well as the current business trends we are watching emerge real-time, we have prioritized 3 steps that you can act on now to help your business become a pioneering force in this next phase of change.

Uncertainty is daunting, and as these changes persist, we can often be left with crippling fear and anxiety. While it may seem intimidating, upcoming changes will only continue to impact both our businesses and our employees in unprecedented ways.