Over the years, an alarming number of transition projects and reengineering initiatives were well supported in terms of resources, time, and organizational commitment, yet they failed. This program explores causative factors and mistakes most commonly associated with these failures, and what might be done differently going forward. The complexity associated with changing direction, altering the status quo, and obtaining commitment from employees requires leaders to stimulate and inspire, rather than simply control and manage. This program includes interviews with administrators and selected reviews of current literature.