The Business of Rebuilding: What Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears Teach Us About Change Management

When Ryan Poles took over as GM of the Chicago Bears in January 2022, he inherited a team coming off a 6-11 season with expensive contracts, limited draft capital, and very little flexibility. Four

When Ryan Poles took over as GM of the Chicago Bears in January 2022, he inherited a team coming off a 6-11 season with expensive contracts, limited draft capital, and very little flexibility. Four seasons later, the Bears were 11-6, NFC North champions, and had won a playoff game. Whether you're rebuilding an NFL franchise, running a company, or leading a sales organization, the principles of successful change management are similar. 1. Sometimes You Have to Take a Step Back to Move Forward Pol