Senior transformation leaders are often judged on outcomes shaped in the first few weeks of an engagement.
This study explores how experienced programme and transformation operators approach the first two weeks of a high-stakes initiative, where trajectory and momentum is set.
We’re mapping:
- What leaders actually focus on in the first 14 days
- Where misalignment typically emerges
- How governance, sponsorship and delivery interplay early on
- What role AI is beginning to play
- What patterns distinguish effective starts from fragile ones in 2026
This is a snapshot of real-world practice across enterprise environments.
Participate
If you operate at programme, transformation or enterprise level, we would value your perspective.
The survey takes 4–5 minutes and responses are anonymised.