Here's a picture of my children taken some 20 years ago. They're my pride and joy. This captured moment uh captures them as the little cherabs they wore. But yet, when bedtime would come around and it was time for them to pack it in, our little cherubs would transform into weepy, inconsolable puddles. I see that perhaps some of you can relate. This nightly pattern continued until we were utterly exasperated. Then one night, I did what any good dad would do. I sat them down and said, "Kids, we need to have a ...

You can't teach an old dog new tricks. Old habits die hard. A leopard never changes its spots.I work in change management and I see how hard it can be for people to believe they can truly change. But a few months ago at the Wiki Aquarium, I met a creature that challenged that idea. I snapped a picture of this shark.I asked the volunteer what kind it was. Zebra shark, he said. Living in landlock, Nebraska, my shark knowledge comes mostly from watching Shark Week.But this shark didn't look anything like a zeb ...

This is Mrs. . Miller. She's a wonderful 86 year old lady.She always wears pearls and blue retro dresses. She loves reading, but lately she couldn't do it anymore. Reading a book or answering her grandson's WhatsApp was nearly impossible.But her doctor gave her hope with a little eye surgery. All the pre-checkups were bundled in a single appointment one week before the operation. What do you expect.This won't be very long. Around 1 hour, Mrs. . Miller reassured her husband.But the reality unfortunately diff ...

Core Insights - Middle managers face significant changes in their roles and are often expected to implement new organizational models without clear guidance, leading to uncertainty that affects team dynamics [3][4] - There is a disconnect between leadership expectations and employee execution, with leaders focusing on organizational design while neglecting the practical details of implementation [4] - The integration of artificial intelligence into organizational models will exacerbate these challenges [5] Recommendations - Bain suggests a 20/200/2000 framework for support: 20 senior leaders, 200 middle managers, and 2000 employees, emphasizing the need for structured support during transitions [6] - Effective leadership involves planning for practical work in new models and providing necessary support to employees during transitions [7] Survey Findings - After reorganizations, 88% of leaders believe their new structures will succeed, but only 36% of employees share this belief [8] - Only 22% of employees felt they received adequate support for adapting to new workflows, despite over 80% of leaders believing they communicated effectively [8]

Core Insights - PG&E Corporation announced organizational changes aimed at enhancing service for customers in Northern and Central California, effective January 1, 2026 [1][2][4] Organizational Changes - New roles for senior leaders have been established to better connect PG&E with local needs and meet the growing energy demand in California [2][4] - Sumeet Singh appointed as CEO of Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Executive Vice President of Energy Delivery, focusing on integrating operational and engineering teams [5] - Carla Peterman becomes President of PG&E Corporation and Executive Vice President of Customer & Corporate Affairs, aiming to align customer engagement with public policies [5] - Jason Glickman takes on the role of Executive Vice President of Strategy and Growth, focusing on long-term planning to address California's energy demands [5] - Marlene Santos appointed as Chief Transformation Officer, tasked with modernizing business processes to improve service and reduce customer bills [5] - Chris Patterson becomes Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, overseeing legislative and policy advocacy [5] - Vincent Davis named Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer, focusing on customer experience [5] - Aaron Johnson appointed Senior Vice President of Local Customer & Community Engagement and Chief Sustainability Officer, leading efforts in regional engagement and sustainability [5] Progress Indicators - PG&E has not caused any major wildfires due to its equipment in the past three years [8] - Residential electric rates have decreased three times since January 2024, with further reductions expected in 2026 [8] - Brand trust has improved more rapidly than any other major utility in the U.S. this year [8] - Methane emissions have been reduced by 52% since 2015, exceeding the 2025 commitment of 20% [8]