A Change Impact Assessment is not simply a box to check; it is the foundation on which the success of the entire initiative rests. When conducted comprehensively, it enables leaders to identify risks before they materialize, anticipate resistance, and design strategies that maximize adoption and alignment.

Challenging employee types are an inevitable feature of large organizations, not a failure of leadership. What differentiates high-performing enterprises is their ability to recognize these patterns early and respond with discipline, empathy, and structure.