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Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
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Studied abroad in Shenzhen, China and Hong Kong as part of Baylor's Executive MBA Program.
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Stella Zheng
Why Do Most Transformations Only Get Halfway? Over the past 20 years in HR, I’ve been through many transformations—M&A, restructuring, agile, and business model shifts… They all looked different, but I kept seeing the same pattern: most transformations don’t fail. They simply stopped halfway. On the surface, things changed including structures are redesigned, job titles are updated while the processes are refreshed. However, underneath, nothing really moves. Decision-making stays the same, risk appetite stays the same, and behavior stays the same so organizations end up running old logic in new structures. This is often blamed on execution, but the real issue is deeper. Transformation was never truly allowed to happen. The hidden conflict Every transformation asks for two things, which is, transform and deliver results (often even better than before). This sounds reasonable but actually in reality, they are conflicting. Transformation requires experimentation, uncertainty, short-term inefficiency. Performance requires predictability, control, and stability. Yet most organizations never openly acknowledge this tension. Instead, it gets reframed as Transform, without impacting results. That’s where things start to break. Why change stalls When transformation slows, organizations naturally respond with more training, more communication and more emphasis on mindset. However, this assumes people don’t get it. In reality, they do. They understand the risks, the unclear path, and the real cost of failure, so they make a rational choice, that is, appear aligned, but minimize risk. This is why you see alignment in words but caution in action. Not resistance, just rational behavior. What really matters The real question most organizations avoid is: What are we willing to pay for this transformation? Because real change comes with a cost like short-term performance volatility, inefficiencies and talent disruption. Many transformations are just designed as if change can happen without cost. And that’s why they only go halfway. Final thought The ceiling of transformation is not defined by what you design but by the consequences you are willing to accept. Curious to hear what’s your experience with the transformation?
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Ruben Cuellar
😟 Fear at work doesn't just stall productivity, it leaves work unfinished. This HR Brew piece uncovers how uncertainty in the workplace is quietly derailing projects, decisions, and collaboration. When people don’t feel psychologically safe, their output suffers—even if their intent is solid. As HR leaders, it’s our job to: ✔️ Build trust ✔️ Encourage clarity ✔️ Remove ambiguity from goals and expectations Because people can’t do their best work when they’re stuck second-guessing every step. A powerful read for anyone thinking about team performance through a more human lens: 📖 https://lnkd.in/diagAzmV #PeopleFirst #HRLeadership #CompanyCulture #FutureOfWork #PierpointPerspectives
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