Change Signal Start with the Gnarliest Problem: Rodney Evans
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Jul 16, 2025 Rodney Evans, a partner at TheReady, specializes in solving tough cross-functional problems within organizations. She emphasizes that change work should focus on continuous evolution rather than being a one-off project. Her depth-finding model reveals how hiring practices impact strategy and rewards. Rodney highlights the uncomfortable truth that broken patterns persist because they serve unspoken benefits. By addressing the 'gnarliest problem' and engaging in small, meaningful interventions, organizations can shift from dysfunction to effective change.
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Change as Continuous Operation
- Change work is no longer a one-time transformation and is now an operational necessity.
- Organizations must continuously evolve to keep pace with current demands.
Begin with Gnarliest Problem
- Start change conversations by asking leaders about their toughest unsolved cross-functional problems.
- This approach reveals real pain points and engages leaders meaningfully.
Cross-Functional Groups Break Mold
- Cross-functional groups provide a neutral ground where old function-based biases are left behind.
- This creates a fresh space where teams can reinvent how they work together effectively.
