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SUMMARY:Organizational Gravity: Why Businesses Resist Change as They Grow (Diagnosis & Explanation)
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><label>Date:</label> 6/18/2026<br><label>Time:</label> 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)<br><label>Registration Deadline:</label> 6/17/2026 10:00 AM (EDT)<br><label>Fee:</label> No Fee<br>Sign up <a href="https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/18594" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here</a><br><label>Point of Contact:</label> <a href="mailto:&#100;&#105;&#97;&#110;&#101;&#109;&#99;&#102;&#64;&#117;&#109;&#100;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;">Diane McFarland</a><br><br><label>Program Format:</label> Online Meeting (Live)<br><label>Training Topics:</label> Business Development - Other<br><label>Description:</label><br><div>As businesses grow, they develop an internal “gravity” that pulls them toward stability and familiar patterns. In this session, Patrick Lee introduces the concept of Organizational Gravity, the natural resistance created by systems, culture, leadership habits, and informal processes. Attendees will learn why change becomes increasingly difficult over time and why growth initiatives often stall, even when the intent and effort are strong. Understanding Organizational Gravity is a critical step for owners who want to scale without chaos. Presenter, Patrick Lee; Chesapeake Think Tank | Spark Business Institute</div><div></div></p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p></p><p><label>Date:</label> 6/18/2026<br><label>Time:</label> 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)<br><label>Registration Deadline:</label> 6/17/2026 10:00 AM (EDT)<br><label>Fee:</label> No Fee<br>Sign up <a href="https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/18594" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here</a><br><label>Point of Contact:</label> <a href="mailto:&#100;&#105;&#97;&#110;&#101;&#109;&#99;&#102;&#64;&#117;&#109;&#100;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;">Diane McFarland</a><br><br><label>Program Format:</label> Online Meeting (Live)<br><label>Training Topics:</label> Business Development - Other<br><label>Description:</label><br><div>As businesses grow, they develop an internal “gravity” that pulls them toward stability and familiar patterns. In this session, Patrick Lee introduces the concept of Organizational Gravity, the natural resistance created by systems, culture, leadership habits, and informal processes. Attendees will learn why change becomes increasingly difficult over time and why growth initiatives often stall, even when the intent and effort are strong. Understanding Organizational Gravity is a critical step for owners who want to scale without chaos. Presenter, Patrick Lee; Chesapeake Think Tank | Spark Business Institute</div><div></div></p>
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