The Transformative Power of Momentum: How to Break Through Team Inertia

Major transformation efforts often fail. Find out why momentum is a better option to break the cycle of stagnation and propel your team toward success.

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As a workplace consultant, I often find myself summoned to the rescue of teams that, in the words of their leaders, are "stuck." This state of inertia is not a sudden occurrence but the result of a vicious cycle. It often begins with unrealistic expectations spiraling into frustration and culminating in a culture of blame.

The drama cycle traps teams in a state of stagnation.

Talking to team members, it's often a mystery what triggered or perpetuated this cycle, but it's evident that everyone feels stuck. Team drama leads to misalignment, division, demotivation, and frustration. Everyone is trapped in a cycle of inertia with no clear solution in sight.

Some doubt that breaking free is even possible.

This is where momentum comes into play. Momentum is the energy that propels us forward, keeps us moving, and fuels our progress. It's the antidote to inertia; the solutio…