I’ve spent more than 18 years helping organizations navigate leadership development, company turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, and large-scale change.

 

My experience leading organizations through disruption was shaped during my time at a Fortune 500 company following the acquisition of another well-known brand. The integration was costly, chaotic, and losing nearly $800K per month.

 

The environment was deeply divided. Employees from the acquired company didn’t trust leadership, and leadership struggled to build credibility and relationships. Attendance suffered, productivity declined, and union leadership resisted changes that challenged long-standing practices.

 

Over the course of 18 difficult months, we successfully turned the business around. What made the difference? Leadership.

 

That experience taught me that most integrations, restructures, and turnarounds are far more complex than leaders anticipate. Bringing together different cultures, systems, and ways of working requires managers who are prepared to lead people through uncertainty, resistance, and change.

Since then, I’ve made it my mission to help organizations navigate chaos and equip leaders with the skills needed to lead through change effectively.

 

If your organization is preparing for change, I’d welcome the opportunity to partner with you and support your change management efforts.

 

For more information, contact us at 630-274-5414 or robin@designorgsolns.com.