Machiavelli was right. Since his time, the world has become infinitely more complex, and the pace of change has accelerated by orders of magnitude. So has the difficulty of succeeding at change.

There is no progress without change. The nature of change itself continues to evolve. Linear change often no longer serves the objectives of progressive organizations.

The impact of change reaches deeper and broader than ever before. Technology, globalization, competition, deregulation, shifting market conditions, and new business models continuously reshape industries and organizations.

Mergers and acquisitions, growth initiatives, competitive pressures, and emerging technologies all require leaders to successfully manage change.

Prosperity and, in many cases, survival depend on an organization's ability to adapt.

Organizations that master change gain a sustainable competitive advantage. Organizations that resist change often struggle to keep pace with rapidly evolving markets.