There’s a light on in the basement—I know it!

In every organization, there are people who recognize and name problems—and then stop there. “There’s a light on in the basement, I know it!” describes exactly that. Knowing is good; acting is better.

Especially during phases of change or transformation, it’s understandable that not everyone can immediately take the lead. People need orientation and support to sharpen their awareness: it’s not just about identifying or managing a problem—it’s about tackling it actively and with a solution focus.

I often use this line in conversations and meetings—as a humorous reminder of what we truly mean by change: we want engaged, thinking, and acting people at every level. People who don’t just know there’s a light on in the basement, but who go there—and turn it off.

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