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    Why Do Change Projects Fail? The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

    As we close this month dedicated to Change Management, a key question arises:
    Why do so many projects fall short of the expected results, even when there are well-designed plans?

    The answer is simpler (and more human) than it seems: it all depends on how people adopt and apply new skills.

    The Adoption of New Skills: The True Achilles’ Heel

    One of the most common mistakes is underestimating the time teams need to learn and apply new competencies.
    A plan loses its value if employees don’t manage to internalize the changes and feel confident applying them. This is where eLearning becomes a decisive ally:

    • Provides access to knowledge exactly when it’s needed.

    • Significantly reduces the time between learning and applying.

    • Builds confidence and consistency in executing change.

    Lesson: The success of a transformation depends as much on strategy as on people’s ability to learn and act quickly. Digital learning accelerates this process and makes change sustainable.

     

    From Data to Real Action

    Change management doesn’t end with training: it requires continuous measurement, adjustment, and improvement.
    When organizations know:

    • What skills are being developed.

    • Where adoption gaps exist.

    • Which teams need additional support.

    …they can make data-driven decisions and keep change moving forward.

    Lesson: Change is not just about implementing processes; it’s about giving people the tools and data to immediately apply what they learn, ensuring lasting results.

    The final Message 

    Every change deserves to be sustainable.

    The difference between a successful project and one that remains only on paper lies in integrating digital learning strategies that:

    • Accelerate skill adoption,

    • Measure results in real time,

    • And turn every step into impactful action.

    Make every change sustainable.

    Discover how to turn change management into real results.

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