In an era where transformation is often reduced to strategy decks, software rollouts, or restructuring plans, How People Change Organizations offers a deeper perspective: that lasting change begins with how leaders show up — in conversation, in reflection, and in relationship.

How People Change Organizations: Transforming Systems through Presence, Practice, and Projects explores organizational change as a deeply human process shaped by leadership presence, sensemaking, and inclusive practice. Whether leading from the C-suite, a project team, or a change management office, readers will find language, tools, and insights for navigating complexity with greater empathy and alignment.

Grounded in systems thinking, adult development theory, and real-world leadership practice, the book introduces an integrated model that connects project leadership, change practice, and executive decision-making. Through the ongoing narrative of the WynnTech case study, readers explore how inclusive delivery, narrative sensemaking, and cultural modeling can transform not only outcomes, but the people and systems behind them.

Designed for project leaders, change agents, and executives alike, this book supports leaders in moving beyond surface-level change to cultivate transformation from the inside out — by centering people in everything they do.