A review of organizational change research argues that the widely used change management framework, first popularized by Harvard professor John Kotter in a 1995 Harvard Business Review article based on observations of over 100 companies, no longer reflects what actually drives successful transformation. The piece proposes three counterintuitive strategies as alternatives to the traditional step-by-step approach long followed by corporate leaders.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-07
An enterprise data and AI executive argues that companies focused on AI's financial costs—compute, licensing, infrastructure—are ignoring a subtler expense: the erosion of employees' cognitive skills. Citing MIT Media Lab EEG research showing reduced brain activity in people who relied solely on ChatGPT versus those working unaided, the piece warns that unused mental faculties like judgment and original thought can atrophy.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-18
A framework suggests business leaders facing rapid AI adoption should pause and evaluate whether their reactions are grounded in strategy or driven by fear. The guidance frames AI's rise as significant organizational change rather than an emergency requiring panic-driven decisions.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-11
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