Change doesn’t fail because founders lack frameworks. It fails because execution stops too early. This article presents a practical change playbook for startups and SMEs — covering diagnosis, future-state design, execution in waves, and reinforcement so change becomes normal, not temporary.

Many founders focus on what to change. In practice, timing matters more than design. This article explores when change initiatives work best in startups and SMEs, when they should be delayed, and how founders can assess readiness before launching change.

Growth feels great — until it starts breaking your business. A Fractional COO brings clarity and structure to fast-growing teams, turning chaos into momentum. Learn how SOSP Consulting helps founders scale smarter through fractional leadership — where strategy meets execution without the full-time cost.

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