Transformations are appealing because they can result in enormous returns ‰ÛÓ but ideas and initiatives evolve rapidly, and executives can come and go almost as fast. Long-term, large-scale changes are incredibly stressful on systems, workflows, employees and even clients. When Gardner Denver first took on just such an IT transformation a year ago, Francois Estellon recognized that navigating these changes requires a candid and conscientious brand of leadership. Estellon will address the importance of open communication, even on tough topics, and talk about what it means for a leader to commit to guiding an organization through change.