The pre-work makes or breaks your transition.
Most change initiatives fail before they start because leaders skip the foundation work. You’re building reserves of trust and credibility now that you’ll need to draw on when things get difficult during transition. The one-on-ones you have today, the transparency you show this week—these determine whether your team trusts you when walls start shifting.
Take Action: Schedule 15-minute one-on-ones with your three most influential informal leaders this week. Ask what concerns they have about upcoming changes and listen without defending.