science Research Report

Burning the Bridge-Builders: The Unsustainable Reality Facing Engineering Change Agents

New research reveals that 57% of change agents carry triple responsibilities—and only 7% are dedicated specialists.

20K+
Practitioners Surveyed
303
Respondents in This Study
200+
Original Research Reports

Key Findings

A preview of what the data reveals

57%

carry triple responsibilities: Change Agent + IT + Design/Development

7%

are exclusively dedicated to change management—the rest juggle multiple roles

77%

of organizations experience moderate to extreme resistance to transformation

45%

cite people-related issues as the most difficult aspect of change

What You'll Learn

Inside the full report

01 Executive Summary
02 Change Agent Demographics and Roles
03 The “Stacking” Phenomenon
04 The Multi-Phase Burden
05 Core Responsibilities
06 Challenges and Resistance
07 Pathways to Becoming a Change Agent
08 Recommendations

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About the Research

Based on a survey of engineering practitioners tasked with driving transformation. Respondents span multiple company sizes and industries including aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery.

Chad Jackson, Chief Analyst and CEO

About the Author

Chad Jackson

Chief Analyst and CEO, Lifecycle Insights

With 20+ years of domain expertise, Chad Jackson has surveyed over 20,000 practitioners and conducted 350+ expert interviews. His independent, research-backed analysis helps change agents make confident decisions about engineering transformation—without vendor bias or consultant theory.