Pardeep Sehgal's Linkedin Analytics

The greatest cost in transformation isn't the wrong solution. It's solving the wrong problem with perfect execution. Too often, teams move fast in the wrong direction. They hit milestones, build solutions, run sprints. But if the underlying problem is misdiagnosed or misaligned? Even flawless execution leads to disappointing outcomes. Over the last two decades, I’ve seen this pattern repeat across many transformations - brilliant talent working hard, but not always on solving right problem. What separates successful transformations from stalled ones? ✅ They slow down to ask the right questions. ✅ They challenge assumptions, even the “obvious” ones. ✅ They define problems in 15 words or less—so every initiative aligns. ✅ They obsess over clarity before chasing velocity. Before your team launches another transformational effort, ask yourself: ✅ Are you solving a real, high-value problem? ✅ Is this aligned to your North Star? ✅ Are you clear on the outcome you want to drive? Because motion ≠ progress. And the cost of perfect execution on the wrong goal is far greater than the cost of a delay. Great strategy starts with the courage to pause and rethink. What’s one question you ask before committing to a major initiative?

70% of large-scale transformations fail. But the most successful ones share 7 powerful traits that drive lasting value. Here’s what I’ve learned by being in the trenches with executive teams of F100 companies. Let me know your thoughts.