March 9, 2026 - ALOHA MONDAY!
This week focuses on the dynamics of leading change. Many of us are digital pioneers, and spearheading digital transformation is consistently challenging, regardless of one's role within an organization. I intend to share the lessons I've accumulated over 15 years leading change as a technician, company director, and business leader.
My experience demonstrates that successful change is not dependent on a specific "title" or position; rather, it hinges on implementing a time-tested strategy developed long ago.
As a BIM, VDC, or Technology specialist in the AEC industry, you have likely felt the frustration of being pigeonholed. You are part of the most digitally native generation to enter the industry, fluent in reality capture, cloud collaboration, and advanced modeling. Yet, you might find yourself stuck in a silo, viewed by operations as the "tech person" or the "shiny ball" chaser, rather than a true operational integrator who improves team performance.
The truth is, the biggest challenge in digital transformation isn't the technology, it is the people and the processes. Bridging the gap between what is possible with technology and what is actually practiced on the job site is where true leadership is born.
You don't need a VP title or a formal management role to be a change leader; change is a process, not a position, and everyone has the ability to drive it. To step out of the tech silo and start driving real operational change, you just need a playbook. Based on John P. Kotter's classic framework in Leading Change, here is a practical guide to help you stop being a passenger in your company's transformation and start being the driver.
