The author analyzed project teams across 257 firms to identify why only 60% of planned value is typically realized in change initiatives, focusing on four key factors: effective initial communication , ensuring resource accessibility and autonomy , employing mechanisms to align actions with goals , and strategic measurement to influence future outcomes .
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