Change. When discussions revolve around the subject of change, it usually generates a lot of strong opinion. It could be something as insignificant as changes in the weather, travel plans or your daily routine. Some of these changes you can certainly control, and some you can’t. So the question on the table is this: If you’re given the opportunity, can you help shape change within your profession? Your company? If so, are you ready to act? One thing is certain—if you’re waiting for someone to ask you to weigh in on the matter, you’re almost always too late. And while it’s relatively easy to establish the importance and inevitability of change, the tricky part is finding out how and where you fit in to the process. If there’s something that has an impact on your business, there is most likely a point where you can be an active part of change or a passive recipient of someone else’s decisions. Do you know when that is? In this edition of CCC UpFront, we’re taking a look at change as it relates to our industry. But we don’t want to look at it from an observer’s perspective—rather, as active participants. We’ve again assembled top industry experts and some of CCC’s thought leadership to help draw out current topics that are poised for change and see where it may take us, whether it’s legislative and educational issues or the changing environment of replacement parts and vehicle design. With that in mind, please take into consideration the importance of you sharing your thoughts in this changing industry. As CCC customers, you are a strong, interconnected composite of the industry. So I encourage you to keep your thoughts and ideas coming to us, either by talking with someone at CCC or by dropping us an e-mail. Take care, and have a healthy summer. Warmly, Githesh Ramamurthy Chairman and CEO |