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In Scope: The Closet Effect: Why Change Gets Messy—and How to Fix It   (back)
 
Description:
A custom closet organization system promises a more organized, efficient space, but first comes the messy chaos of emptying, sorting, and reorganizing. Organizational change works the same way. Leaders often focus on the business case, while employees are focused on how the change will affect their work. And here’s the reality: we don’t know where resistance will surface until we encounter it. That’s why change management plans must be iterative and flexible. This session explores practical approaches for assessing readiness, addressing resistance, and staying nimble so change sticks without leaving the “living room” in chaos.

Presented by Grace Kilpatrick, senior project manager, Office of Strategic Consulting

This free event is part of the Office of Strategic Consulting’s “In Scope: Managing Projects at UW–Madison” series, a practical learning and conversation series for anyone managing projects at the university. Each session explores the realities of managing projects in a complex university environment, offering practical tools, approaches, and resources you can put to use right away. Sessions also create space to share experiences, discuss common project challenges, and learn from colleagues across campus.
Contact Info:
Jennifer Erickson (jennifer.erickson@wisc.edu)
Intended Audience:
UW–Madison Employees
 
Official Event Website
Tags:
Project And Task Management
 
 
 
EVENT/SESSIONDATEBEGIN TIMEEND TIMELOCATIONSTATUSREG DEADLINESEATS AVAILABLEWAITLIST AVAILABLE
In Scope: The Closet Effect: Why Change Gets Messy—and How to Fix It11/12/202610:00 AM11:00 AMOnline 11/10/2026103YES
 

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