Blog•Feb 19, 2026
How to Drive Change Management During M&A Integration
Mergers and acquisitions are fundamentally change initiatives, yet many firms neglect dedicated change management. Appointing a specialized change manager transforms integration from ad‑hoc tasks into a value‑creation engine, especially after the deal closes. A proven methodology—interviews, surveys, reporting, action plans, and resistance analysis—helps uncover cultural friction and align stakeholders. Ongoing climate surveys six months post‑close ensure the integration stays on track and delivers promised synergies.
By DealRoom – Blog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
When Excellent Technology Architecture Fails to Deliver Business Results
Large enterprises now standardize clean, cloud‑first technology architectures, yet many digital transformations still miss their business targets. The piece explains that the failure stems not from technical flaws but from architecture being sidelined during day‑to‑day decision making, where cost, risk...
By Architecture & Governance Magazine – Elevating EA
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Cyber Risk Management In Remote-First Environments
Executive-led cyber risk management has shifted from traditional IT‑centric frameworks to a leadership‑first model that aligns digital hygiene with corporate governance. In remote‑first environments, the loss of a centralized perimeter expands the attack surface, making every executive login a potential...
By Think Insights
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
North Star Organizational Transformation
The article outlines a North Star‑driven digital transformation framework, beginning with a concise, inspirational mission statement that positions the company as customer‑first, data‑powered, and agile. It defines four strategic pillars—Customer Experience, Data & Insights, Agile Platforms, and People & Culture—and...
By Future of CIO
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
A Minute with Alan® — Character
Alan Weiss published a new installment of his "A Minute with Alan®" series titled "Character" on February 17, 2026. The brief entry emphasizes the role of personal character in consulting and leadership. Although the post contains minimal narrative, it is...
By Contrarian Consulting
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Five Essential Principles For Sustaining Growth Through Innovation
Lorraine H. Marchand’s new book *No Fear, No Failure* presents a practical framework—the 5 Cs (Customer First, Culture, Collaboration, Change, Chance)—to embed innovation into large, traditionally risk‑averse organizations. Drawing on 120+ executive interviews and real‑world case studies, the author offers step‑by‑step...
By Eric Jacobson on Management & Leadership
Blog•Feb 15, 2026
The Multifamily Tip of the Day: Complaints Are Gold Mines
Mike Brewer’s latest Multifamily tip frames resident complaints as a strategic asset rather than a nuisance. By aggregating complaints into thematic patterns, property managers can uncover systemic weaknesses that individual tickets miss. Addressing root causes instead of symptoms turns free...
By Multifamily Collective (Apartment Hacker)
Blog•Feb 14, 2026
How to Lead a High-Performing Team of Competitive Achievers (With Video)
The article outlines how leaders can turn a group of high‑achieving, competitive individuals into a cohesive, high‑performing team by emphasizing the "AND" mindset—leveraging personal strengths while fostering collaboration. It shares a real‑world example from Bell Atlantic where a leader used...
By Let’s Grow Leaders
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Strategic Levers to Turn a Low Season Period Into an Opportunity
The article outlines how hotels can convert low‑season challenges into profit opportunities by leveraging data‑driven direct‑booking strategies, diversified product offerings, and flexible policies. It stresses the importance of analyzing occupancy, ADR and RevPAR to fine‑tune pricing and channel mix. The...
By Revenue Hub
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Initiatives of Innovation
The article defines innovation fluency as a core capability that blends mindset, knowledge, practices, and governance to turn ideas into impact. It outlines a ten‑dimensional framework—from curiosity and problem framing to metrics and storytelling—and provides a diagnostic at individual, team,...
By Future of CIO
Blog•Feb 11, 2026
The Secret to Building an Elite Team
Strategy‑execution expert Pete Wilkinson warns that building an elite team requires the same relentless commitment as training for the Olympics. He outlines four "power habits"—focus, personal organisation, proactivity and self‑discipline—and stresses consistent goal‑cascading across the organisation. Wilkinson breaks the journey...
By Vistage Research Center (CEO Pulse)
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
We Will Build Expertise Rapidly
Blair’s seventh proclamation in The Win Without Pitching Manifesto urges firms to build expertise rapidly through continuous learning and specialization. By staking a claim in a niche, companies create competitive pressure that forces them to race ahead of generalist rivals....
By Win Without Pitching