Problem:
Earlier in this chapter, we identified the top ten causes of initiative decay. Which of these factors apply to the recent changes in your organization? What additional factors, not mentioned here, could cause initiative decay in your organization? Considering each cause in turn, what treatment would you prescribe to avoid or reduce the decay? Cause Prescribed Treatment 1. Initiators move on. 2. Accountability becomes diffuse. 3. Knowledge lost through staff turnover. 4. Old habits imported with new recruits. 5. Change triggers no longer visible. 6. New managers with their own agendas. 7. Power brokers blocking progress. 8. Pump-priming funds have run out. 9. Other priorities diverting attention. 10. Initiative fatigue, lack of enthusiasm. 11. Other. 12. Other.