Experience the writing process, and help make the book better.
I am opening the writing process for my upcoming book, with the working title Waves of Change.
Through the Change Lab, I will share material while it is still developing — from early ideas and rough sections to later chapter drafts and, eventually, the manuscript as it moves closer to publication.
I am inviting people to read, react, question, challenge, correct, and suggest improvements so the final version becomes as strong, clear, and useful as possible.
Why open the writing process?
I am not writing this book for myself. I am writing it for people who are trying to make change work in real organizations.
Throughout my career, I have learned to value the perspective of others. Even when I have a strong point of view, the work almost always becomes better when someone thoughtful asks a sharper question, notices what is unclear, or points out what does not yet land.
Opening the writing process feels a little frightening. Writing is often messy before it becomes clear, and sharing unfinished work means letting people see the thinking while it is still taking shape. But I have decided to stay true to how I believe good work happens: by inviting useful feedback early enough for it to matter.
Not because it is convenient. Because it will make the book better.
A point may feel clear to me, but not yet land for someone reading it for the first time. An example may make sense in my head, but not carry the idea strongly enough on the page. A chapter may contain the right argument, but in the wrong order. A sentence may sound good and still hide the real point.
That is why I want feedback while the book is still being written. Not after everything is polished. Not only when the manuscript is almost finished. But while there is still time to improve it.
What you may get access to
The Change Lab will develop over time. Some parts will be about reading and commenting on draft material. Other parts may simply help you follow the process and connect with people who care about the same questions.
Early ideas
Reflections, fragments, questions, and unfinished thoughts that may later become part of the book.
Draft sections
Parts of chapters while they are still being developed, tested, reorganized, or rewritten.
Networking
Opportunities to connect with other thoughtful people share your interests in change and leadership.
Manuscript
Later-stage material as the book moves from rough thinking toward a more complete manuscript.
How the process works
Step 1
You sign up to join
I want this to be a valuable experience for you, so I’ll ask you to tell me a little about who you are, why the book interests you, and what kind of feedback you are comfortable giving.
Step 2
You will be invited
I will invite you to the Change Lab and provide you with all relevant information, access details, and guidance on how to best get started.
Step 3
You comment where you have something to add
How much time and effort you contribute is completely up to you. A few careful comments and sharing your thoughts are often more useful than reacting to every paragraph.
Step 4
I use the feedback to improve the book
I will look for patterns, questions, weak spots, unclear sections, and suggestions that make the book as valuable as possible.
Request to join the Change Lab
The Change Lab is for people who want to join the writing process and help improve the book before it is published.
You do not need to be a professional reviewer. You only need to be willing to read thoughtfully and offer honest feedback. It is completely fine if you only comment on the parts where you have something useful to add.
Already in the Change Lab?
If you have already been invited, you can find the current review materials through the Change Lab Hub.
The hub includes basic introduction to the book, the current edition of the chapters, short summaries of previous review rounds, and notes on what kind of feedback I am looking for. Also, there will be a discussion forum where you can freely share ideas with both me and each other.
You will need the access details shared with you by email.
