Bangalore-to-Pune Plant Relocation: How a Transformational Leader Wins Change
When a plant moves from Bangalore to Pune, spreadsheets don't convince employees to relocate — leadership does. Avinash Chate unpacks the Change Catalyst trait and the ADKAR Model for leading people, not just logistics, through change.
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