Momentum Over Perfection

The Problem

Transformation efforts stall waiting for perfect conditions, comprehensive requirements, or complete buy-in.

The Solution

Transformation succeeds where enthusiasm exists, not where conditions are ideal. Don't begin with the most important services or the best-resourced departments but with those willing to try something different. Energy creates momentum, momentum attracts resources, resources enable scale.

Implementation Steps

1. Start with willing partners rather than logical starting points
2. Accept imperfection as the price of progress
3. Use early wins to build credibility

Real-World Examples

Early visible progress creates confidence and attracts support. Action generates learning that planning cannot. Starting imperfectly is better than waiting for perfection.

Key Insight

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