Why 70% fails ... and how to solve it?

As a fresh management training consultant back in 1988 I was told that the biggest challenge is to execute strategies and 80% of Fortune 500 and others - fail to do so!

"So Ronny; if you really want to become attractive - specialize your skills to handle change!"

In the McKinsey conversation with Harry Robinson, the key reasons why most transformations fail are rooted in a lack of sustainable change in organizational culture, insufficient leadership commitment, and an inability to effectively engage employees throughout the transformation. The Improve Performance Management & Training System directly addresses these common pitfalls by offering a structured, measurable, and customizable approach to driving transformation. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/transformation/our-insights/perspectives-on-transformation

Here’s how Improve can solve these challenges:

1. Building Sustainable Cultural Change

One of the core reasons transformations fail is the difficulty in embedding change into the organization’s culture. Improve’s system ensures that new behaviors and performance standards are not just introduced but tracked and reinforced over time. It provides tools to systematically monitor performance against key goals and KPIs, allowing leaders to identify gaps and measure improvement continuously. By linking individual performance improvements to broader organizational goals, the system makes cultural change tangible and measurable.

2. Leadership Accountability and Visibility

Many transformations falter due to inconsistent leadership support or the failure of leaders to model the desired changes. Improve supports leadership by offering a real-time dashboard that provides clear visibility into the transformation process, holding leaders accountable through self-assessment and peer-assessment features. The system’s training modules ensure that leaders are actively engaged, equipped with actionable feedback, and measured on their ability to inspire and guide their teams through the transformation.

3. Employee Engagement and Participation

Transformations require the commitment of employees at all levels, but this is often undermined by poor communication or lack of involvement in the process. Improve fosters deeper engagement by empowering employees to assess their own skills and receive structured feedback. The platform’s emphasis on collaboration between employees and management ensures that individuals feel involved in the transformation process. The personalized development plans within the system help employees see how the transformation aligns with their own professional growth.

4. Measuring and Maintaining Momentum

McKinsey’s insight highlights that maintaining momentum in transformation efforts is crucial but often challenging. Improve’s software addresses this by providing continuous tracking of both short-term wins and long-term progress. The system’s ability to generate regular reports and dashboards keeps transformation efforts visible and allows for real-time adjustments. This transparency ensures that all stakeholders are aligned and focused on sustaining momentum.

5. Customizable to Specific Transformation Goals

No two transformations are the same, and Improve’s flexibility allows consulting firms or companies to tailor the system to the specific needs of their transformation goals. Whether the focus is on leadership development, sales, or service department improvement, the system’s modular design ensures that it can adapt to the unique context of any transformation initiative.

By addressing these key challenges through a structured, data-driven approach, the Improve system provides a robust framework to ensure that transformations do not just start strong but sustain and deliver long-term results.