How to Manage Pace of Change So It Doesn’t Manage You

WEEKLY EDITION • January 14, 2026

Change initiatives in enterprising families rarely fail because of bad ideas or lack of commitment. More often, they stall because leaders misjudge how quickly the family system can absorb change. In this article, Nick Di Loreto and Jamie Shah explore why aligning on what to do is fundamentally different from getting it done—and why pace is one of the most overlooked yet consequential variables in family enterprise decision-making. Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, they offer advisors and family leaders a way to intentionally calibrate the pace of change to build durable consensus, preserve relationships, and sustain long-term momentum.