You can’t deliver change through memos

TL;DR; Change cannot be achieved through memos or top-down mandates; real progress happens when everyone is trained together and understands the reasons behind new approaches. Broad-based training helps people identify problems and suggest improvements, making change more effective and sustainable. To drive meaningful change, involve all stakeholders in learning and improvement, not just managers or specialists.

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