Change Signal

My Three Most Powerful Insights about Modern Change Mastery: MBS

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Jan 23, 2026
This engaging reflection dives into the challenges of modern change management. It critiques outdated methods and highlights the need for claimed agency and organizational readiness. Through vivid metaphors, listeners explore chaotic 'kitchen fires' and predictable yet soulless 'fast-food' changes. The goal? Transform change into a nourishing 'trattoria' experience or an adaptive, flourishing 'top-chef' model. By tackling responsibility, space, and technical excellence, the discussion arms leaders with practical tools for navigating complex transformations.
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INSIGHT

Change Management Is Outdated

  • The label 'change management' is tired and often doesn't match modern realities.
  • Modern change mastery requires a different framing and fresh language.
ANECDOTE

The Kitchen Fire Metaphor

  • Michael uses the 'kitchen fire' image to show the worst-case change experience.
  • He describes chaos: fires, unpaid staff, no customers, and a complete disaster.
ANECDOTE

The Fast-Food Experience

  • The 'fast food' image shows predictable, scalable but dehumanizing change.
  • It delivers calories (work done) but isn't nourishing or human-centered.
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