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Transformations Thrive by Leveraging Existing Resources, Experts Say

12/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

Organizations should shift focus from acquiring new assets to leveraging existing ones to enable transformation.
This approach reduces complexity by avoiding layering new initiatives on unaddressed legacy strengths.
Transformations stall when leaders overlook valuable resources already in place, risking wasted effort and disengagement.
Some systems may require replacement, while the default remains to preserve existing capabilities and to understand and enhance what already works to drive future success.

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Story summary

Organizations should shift focus from acquiring new assets to leveraging existing ones to enable transformation.
This approach reduces complexity by avoiding layering new initiatives on unaddressed legacy strengths.
Transformations stall when leaders overlook valuable resources already in place, risking wasted effort and disengagement.
Some systems may require replacement, while the default remains to preserve existing capabilities and to understand and enhance what already works to drive future success.