The Friction of Change - Two Operating Systems
Why progress resists us at every stage, and what it really takes to make improvement last Maypopgrove.com is for people who see what is broken, imagine what could be better, and feel compelled to act. Builders, reformers, innovators, organizers, leaders, teachers, founders, investors, policymakers, and quiet custodians—anyone trying to turn “we should” into “we did” in a world that is, at once, astonishingly opportunity-rich and stubbornly resistant to lasting improvement.
Richard Diamond
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Organizational Charts for Reality
Modernizing an Industrial-Revolution Artifact for Mid-21st-Century Enterprises—Without Breaking the Org Chart Abstract Organization charts were designed for an industrial-era reality where work was primarily human labor, information moved slowly, and control depended on hierarchical supervision. Mid-21st-century enterprises operate as socio-technical systems: outcomes are produced by humans working through core platforms (ERP, CRM, PLM, MES, CMS, workflow, data platforms) and
Richard Diamond
Oct 15, 20256 min read
Following up on the Death and Life of the Green Building Movement
This post captures an action plan following "the Death and Life of the Green Building Movement" summit from SoRD September 20, 2025. Let's get to work.
Jennifer Diamond
Oct 8, 202513 min read
LF25 Part 2 of 3 - Why Are We Still Having This Conversation?
Still trying to “make the case” for sustainability? Maybe it’s not a messaging problem—it’s a resistance system. A sharp, honest look at why good leaders keep repeating themselves and how to move forward with clarity.
Jennifer Diamond
May 14, 20254 min read
Strategic Goal-Setting with Tuckman’s Model for Team Performance
Use Tuckman’s stages of team development, Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing, to set and achieve team goals effectively.
Maypop Learning
Jul 28, 20243 min read
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Breaking Down the Barriers to Success
Spot and tackle common issues using Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team model, and turn dysfunctions into growth opportunities.
Maypop Learning
Jul 14, 20244 min read
Embracing Change with the ADKAR Model: A Roadmap for Successful Transitions
Change can be challenging, but the ADKAR model provides a clear path to guide teams through it.
Maypop Learning
May 19, 20243 min read
Mapping the 5 Ws for Stakeholder Engagement in Change Projects
Engaging stakeholders effectively is crucial for successful change projects. Use the 5 Ws—Who, What, When, Where, Why—to ensure buy-in.
Maypop Learning
May 5, 20243 min read
Fostering an Inclusive Project Team Culture with the 7-S Framework
For project teams driving change, inclusivity is key to success. Learn how to use the McKinsey 7-S Framework to build an inclusive culture.
Maypop Learning
Apr 14, 20245 min read
The Power of Stakeholder-Obsessed Communication in Project Success
A stakeholder-obsessed communication approach can transform your project by building trust, aligning goals, and ensuring project success.
Maypop Learning
Feb 11, 20242 min read