Sustainable Change: Making It Happen  The secrets to creating
sustainable change  By William Valutis  Change. Sometimes it’s
as natural as breathing. Other times it’s as elusive as the Holy
Grail. Whether it comes easily or reluctantly, change is a
fundamental requirement for success in today’s volatile and
unpredictable business world. Doubters need only look back at
the previous eighteen months for a clear reminder of the
volatility of these times and of how quickly explosive growth
and insatiable demand for employees can give way to economic
recession, high unemployment rates and war.  As an executive,
you know all too well the financial and emotional impact of this
swing. I’m sure many floors have been paced and many ceiling
tiles analyzed in the dead of night as you wrestle with what
changes are needed to return your company to consistent growth
and predictable profits. And, I’m sure you have also wrestled
with the difficulties that typically arise when an organization
attempts to implement change. Even