Transformation is a complex undertaking that relies heavily on achieving behavioral change within an organization. Three McKinsey transformation and organizational health experts talk this week about the common pitfalls companies face when attempting to transform, and share tips for avoiding them.

Rajesh Krishnan is a senior partner in our New York office and a leader in our Transformation Practice. He counsels clients on identifying and delivering transformative and sustainable performance improvements, and is a founder of our capability building solution, the Ability to Execute or A2E. Tiffany Vogel is a partner in our Miami office, and is an expert in change management, leadership development, and agile product development. She focuses on financial institutions and state governments, and also serves on the faculty at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. And Matthew Schrimper is an associate partner in our Boston office. He helps clients improve performance through organizational change, and has expertise in large-scale transformations, culture and change management, as well as talent and operating model design.

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<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/rajesh-krishnan">Rajesh Krishnan</a> is a senior partner in our New York office and a leader in our Transformation Practice. He counsels clients on identifying and delivering transformative and sustainable performance improvements, and is a founder of our capability building solution, the Ability to Execute or A2E. <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/tiffany-vogel">Tiffany Vogel</a> is a partner in our Miami office, and is an expert in change management, leadership development, and agile product development. She focuses on financial institutions and state governments, and also serves on the faculty at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. And <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-schrimper/">Matthew Schrimper</a> is an associate partner in our Boston office. He helps clients improve performance through organizational change, and has expertise in large-scale transformations, culture and change management, as well as talent and operating model design.
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<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/rts/our-insights/transformation-with-a-capital-t">Transformation with a capital T</a>
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<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/what-makes-an-organization-healthy">What makes an organization &lsquo;healthy&rsquo;?</a>
<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-yin-and-yang-of-organizational-health">The yin and yang of organizational health</a>
<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/transformation/our-insights">McKinsey Insights on Transformation</a>
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