The CARA Group, Inc.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we celebrate and thank the hardworking individuals whose dedication, expertise, and commitment help move organizations and communities forward every day.

To our employees, clients, partners, and all workers, thank you for the contributions you make and the impact you create.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day.

08/26/2026

Today we celebrate Women's Equality Day and recognize the achievements, contributions, and impact of women everywhere.

As a women-owned business, we understand the importance of creating opportunities, supporting one another, and helping future generations of women succeed.

We are grateful for the women who came before us, the women leading today, and those who will shape tomorrow.

Happy Women's Equality Day.

08/25/2026

Managers are at the center of organizational success. They connect strategy to ex*****on, shape the employee experience, and play a critical role in developing the workforce needed for the future.

In our latest article series by Paul Teich, The Manager's Modern Playbook, we explore the 3 C's of Leadership: Connections, Conditions, and Capabilities and share practical ways managers can drive engagement, accelerate development, and improve business performance. Organizations that invest in strengthening these leadership skills are better positioned to build resilient, high-performing teams.

Read the article: https://www.thecaragroup.com/the-3-cs-of-leadership-the-managers-modern-playbook/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Discover the 3 C’s of leadership: Connections, Conditions, & Capabilities. Learn how managers drive employee engagement, growth, & performance.

08/19/2026

Change management doesn't have to be complicated.

In this article, we introduce the PEOPLE Framework: a simple, practical approach to helping organizations navigate change by focusing on the people impacted every step of the way. The framework helps leaders think through who is affected, how to engage them, how to assess readiness, and how to provide the support needed for successful adoption.

Whether you're leading a large transformation or a smaller team initiative, sometimes the most effective tools are the simplest.

To read more: https://www.thecaragroup.com/people-framework/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

The CARA PEOPLE framework offers a simple approach for explaining basic change management concepts, along with practical strategies.

08/11/2026

August is National Wellness Month.

When we think about well-being, it's often viewed as an individual responsibility. But organizations play an important role in creating an environment where employees can thrive.

Healthy employees help build healthy workplaces. When organizations prioritize well-being, they often see stronger engagement, greater resilience, improved collaboration, and better overall performance.

This month is a great reminder to evaluate how we support employee well-being by:
✅ Encouraging gratitude and positivity
✅ Supporting time away from work to recharge
✅ Giving employees permission to disconnect and set boundaries
✅ Creating a culture where colleagues support one another
✅ Prioritizing mental health and well-being resources
✅ Encouraging regular breaks throughout the workday

Small actions can have a meaningful impact. By creating a culture that supports employee well-being, organizations can help people bring their best selves to work every day.

What is one thing your organization does to support employee wellness?

08/04/2026

Getting people aligned during a major transition is hard and the manual work behind it can be time consuming.

Our new 6-part series, OCM Value Reimagined, looks at practical ways to use AI in your daily change management work. The series provides clear steps to make your job easier while keeping your focus on your people.

Click through to see how to apply these tools across 6 key areas:
- Videos: Create quick training videos that keep everyone on the same page
- Leadership Support: Give sponsors the exact data they need to help their teams.
- Clear Messaging: Write plain-language updates tailored to different departments.
- Identifying Impacts: Let AI scan files to map out who is affected by the transition.
- Team Training: Build guides, scenarios, and quizzes in minutes instead of days.
- Long-term Support: Track how teams are adjusting and help managers coach them.

AI doesn't replace the human element of change. It just handles the manual tasks so you can focus on helping your team succeed.

Read the full series here: https://www.thecaragroup.com/our-insights/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

07/31/2026

How often does a company roll out a massive new system, only to wonder why employees aren't using it?

We spend millions on software, platforms, and structural updates, but often overlook the most critical factor in any transition: the people expected to navigate it.

When organizations ignore the human element of change, even the best technology falls flat.

In our three-part series, Human-Centered Leadership, we look at why this gap exists and how leaders can practically guide their teams through complex changes.

Technology is only as strong as the leaders guiding the people who use it.

Read the complete series: https://www.thecaragroup.com/our-insights/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=human_centered_leadership_carousel

07/29/2026

Many organizations promote their best individual contributors into frontline leadership roles, but technical expertise alone doesn’t prepare someone to lead people. In fact, many new frontline leaders find themselves balancing team performance, safety, quality, and employee engagement with little formal leadership training.

In this article, we explore why organizations need a more intentional approach to developing frontline leaders and share a practical 90-day leadership roadmap designed to help new leaders build confidence, credibility, and capability from day one.

The most effective programs combine:
· Practical, on-the-job learning
· Coaching and accountability
· Real-world application
· Support from people leaders
· Development that fits into the flow of work

When frontline leaders succeed, organizations see stronger team performance, improved retention, and a stronger leadership pipeline for the future.

To Read More:

Develop structured, practical programs that prepare frontline leaders for success. A 90-day roadmap to build capability, confidence, and performance from day one.

07/28/2026

After months of exploring how AI can strengthen every stage of the change journey, we've reached the final installment of our OCM Value Reimagined blog series.

One of the biggest challenges in organizational change isn't launching new processes or technologies; it's making sure the change is sustained and adopted.

In this final article, Mike Schroer, PMP explores how AI can help organizations support and sustain change long after go-live by:
✅ Monitoring adoption and usage patterns
✅ Identifying barriers and emerging issues early
✅ Reinforcing learning with personalized support
✅ Measuring business outcomes and change success
✅ Enabling continuous improvement through data-driven insights

While preparing people for change is critical, sustaining new behaviors is what ultimately drives transformation. AI offers exciting opportunities to help change leaders move beyond implementation and focus on long-term adoption, engagement, and business results.

Read the final installment here: https://www.thecaragroup.com/ocm-value-reimagined-supporting-and-sustaining-change-with-ai/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ocm_value_ai_change_sustainment&utm_content=organic_post

As AI continues to evolve, its greatest value in change management may be its ability to help organizations listen, learn, adapt, and sustain change more effectively.

Learn how AI helps organizations sustain change by reinforcing behaviors, identifying adoption issues, and enabling ongoing improvements.

07/21/2026

Training is often one of the most visible parts of change, but creating effective learning at scale takes time, coordination, and a clear understanding of what people actually need to do differently.

In our latest blog, we explore how AI can help strengthen change training by accelerating content development, supporting personalization, and making it easier to create learning experiences that are more relevant, timely, and scalable.

The value isn’t in replacing instructional strategy or human insight. It’s in helping teams work more efficiently so they can spend more time focusing on learner needs, reinforcement, and the moments that matter most in adoption.
For organizations navigating transformation, AI can be a powerful tool for building training that keeps pace with change—while still keeping the learner experience at the center.

Learn how AI strengths change management training through faster content development, personalized learning, and better measurement.