1-6. Is There Really Nothing So Practical as a Good Theory?
Are we being misled by the very metaphors we use to describe the differences between theory and practice? I argue yes and offer a different metaphor.
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1-5. Anchoring on the Pilot
Experimentation is a good way to begin a change effort, but what happens when the organization decides that the experiment is good enough?
1-4. Crafting a Change Story
Experts in change emphasize building a sense of urgency, but how can one do this when there are so many other competing requirements for change?
1-3. Is ‘Competitive Advantage’ a Real Thing?
Explores the term ‘competitive advantage’ as presently used or overused in the media. Does it really meaning anything or is the meaning just assumed?
1-2. Could Remembering History Become Mis-remembering?
Local and national governments establish elaborate organizational structures to preserve history, but what are the risks to both monuments and the truth?
1-1. Why Transformational Change May Seem Doomed to “Fail”
Persistent tensions in an organization can make transformational change difficult, thus making it easy for opponents to claim that the effort failed.
0. Who am I? And Why Do I Want to Talk to You?
This series opening monologue tells my story — how I transitioned from military career to scholar-practitioner and why I started this podcast series.
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