
AIC 2026 Presentation
Panel Title:
Organizational Buy-In: The Psychology of Transformation
Presentation Description:
Why do so many transformation efforts stall—not because of strategy or tools, but because people don’t fully buy in? Organizational change succeeds when individuals understand the story behind the change and see themselves in it. This panel explores the psychology that drives belief, resistance, and momentum during transformation, and how storytelling becomes a powerful lever for both organizational alignment and personal growth. Join us to uncover how reframing narratives can unlock buy-in, accelerate change, and help professionals pivot their careers with clarity and confidence.
Learning Outcomes:
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Why organizational buy-in is rooted in psychology, not process
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How storytelling helps overcome resistance and build shared understanding
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How to reposition yourself during transformation and career pivots
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How to use narrative as a growth engine for influence and impact
Biography
Leadership through service. Something I've practiced throughout my careers is to help mentor and encourage new engineers. A goal of any leader should be to help develop the leaders of tomorrow.
A colleague and friend of mine used the following in his emails, and I find it so true, I use it as well to this day, "Those who will not risk, cannot win." - John Paul Jones
Try. Assess. Learn. Adapt.
Specialties: Thinking of solutions outside the norm. Having been exposed to various industries and organizations from within ( internal employee ) and without ( as a contractor ), you gather tools to solve problems for one circumstance, from another. Applying them, is a skill I've tried to hone.
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