MWM001: Measuring Psychological Readiness: Beyond Survey Scores

Traditional employee surveys often tell us what people think they should say, not what they actually feel or will do when change arrives. We explore why standard change surveys miss critical behavioral indicators and examine alternative approaches that focus on actual behavior patterns like system engagement and learning participation. You’ll learn specific behavioral indicators to observe and practical ways to gather more honest insights about your organization’s change readiness.

MWM002: Assessment Data Insights: What Readiness Evaluations Reveal

After conducting transformation readiness assessments across industries, patterns emerge that reveal common blind spots in organizational change preparation. We examine industry-specific readiness challenges, frequently overlooked aspects of change preparation, and surprising factors that often predict outcomes better than traditional metrics. Discover insights about your industry’s readiness patterns and learn what questions to ask before launching transformation initiatives.

MWM003: Leading Indicators of Transformation Success

Most transformation metrics tell you what happened after it’s too late to course-correct. This episode explores early warning signals like employee question patterns, help-seeking behavior, and informal conversations that indicate where your transformation is heading. Ideal for leaders who want to move beyond lagging indicators and develop early warning systems for their change initiatives.

MWM004: Micro-Moments of Trust: Understanding Relationship Dynamics

Trust builds and erodes in small moments throughout transformation processes, but how do you recognize and influence these critical interactions? Through a healthcare digital workflow case study, we explore how trust develops between employees and new systems, team members, and leadership during change. Particularly valuable for change managers and team leaders responsible for supporting people through transformation.

MWM005: Interview: Chief Business Integration and Data Officer on Measuring Innovation and Performance

A conversation with a CBIO and CDO brings forward insights on building measurement frameworks that capture both behavioral data and psychological factors in large-scale transformations. The conversation covers practical challenges like presenting “soft” metrics to data-driven executives and balancing comprehensive measurement with implementation constraints. Learn real-world approaches for measuring the human side of organizational change.

MWM006: Interview: ROI of Human-Centered Transformation: Real-World Analysis

When transformation budgets are tight, how do you justify investing in psychology-first approaches? This episode analyzes real transformation costs—including hidden expenses like extended timelines and productivity loss—and examines how human-centered approaches impact bottom-line metrics. Essential listening for executives who need to build business cases for transformation approaches that go beyond technical implementation.

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