Change Management in Data Projects: Why We Ignored It and Why We Can't Afford to Anymore

For decades, we've heard the same refrain: “Change management is crucial for project success.” Yet leaders have nodded politely and ignored this advice, particularly in data and technology initiatives. The result? According to McKinsey, a staggering 70% of change programs fail to achieve their goals.[1] So why do we keep making the same mistake, and more importantly, why should we care now?

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