The Checklist Trap: Are You Transforming or Just Transmitting?
tldr; If you are trying to scale your transformation by handing out "quick tips" and checklists, you aren't changing your culture—you’re just increasing the noise. True transformation requires moving past the assignment of tasks and, instead doing the hard work of shifting mindsets. Greatness is grown, not installed. I was speaking with one of my leaders recently who was frustrated. They had seen the slide decks. They sat through the Town Halls. They had read the inspiring messages from Sr. Leadership. They had followed the "Transformation Playbook." They ticked the box on every checklist. On paper, they were winning. On the floor? People were exhausted, cynical, and—worst of all—some were just "playing along." This is the Checklist Trap . It’s the belief that if we just provide enough "instructions," we can bypass the messy, human work of change. But here’s the reality: You can’t install culture like it’s a software update. The Allure of ...
