Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Culture, transformation & change · Working

Burning platform

Also called: crisis case for change

ELI5

A metaphor describing urgent pressure to change, sometimes criticised for manufacturing fear.

Used in conversation

“Which version of burning platform should the board treat as current?”

Pitch context

You will see “Burning platform” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches culture, transformation & change.

Why it matters: In culture, transformation & change, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

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