Why Your Change Plan Fails—and How to Fix It

You planned the change, mapped the metrics, and launched the new system—so why is no one on board? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr speaks with Sarena Diamond, founder of Diamond Solutions Group, about the often-overlooked side of business transformation: the people. With a career that spans Accenture, Pepsi, IBM, and beyond, Sarena brings decades of leadership and organizational change experience. She’s worked with billion-dollar companies and early-stage firms alike—and the challenges, as she explains, are often surprisingly similar. Sarena unpacks:Why most change management fails without a strong “why”The three-step framework for sustainable transformationHow to help leaders communicate with clarity and credibilityWhat happens when mergers, acquisitions, or pivots ignore team dynamicsThe human cost of ignoring organizational alignmentThis episode is packed with powerful takeaways for any founder, CEO, or team leader tasked with leading others through transition. Whether you’re scaling up, restructuring, or just trying to get your team aligned—Sarena’s insight will give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools. 🔗 Learn more about Sarena’s work: https://diamondsolutionsgroupllc.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.Connect with Steward Your Business:Book a Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/ccCall: +1 909.404.9865Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarrWatch more episodes  and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business