In conversations with potential change management consulting clients about a troubled project, or about the need for a change management methodology in their organization, they will invariably mention past projects that have failed but have not been forgotten. There is the ERP implementation that was quietly withdrawn, or the acquisition that has never been fully integrated. There is the shared services implementation that hasn't delivered the intended value.
2016 has been a year of dramatic shifts across the world that signal significant changes and disruption in the political world. What this means for organizations is still not fully known.
What is predictable, though, is that the ability to change will be even more important. Those organizations that are adept at implementing new, and often radically different, strategies will thrive. Those that cling to the past and ignore the need for change capability (with sufficient resources attached) will face challenges that may even threaten survival.
Mercy Healthcare is the 5th largest Catholic Healthcare System in the United States. They have facilities in 4 states and employ over 40,000 people. Between the Affordable Healthcare Act, plus sweeping clinical and operational changes, Mercy is typical of the crazy, busy world of healthcare today. In fact, they are a complex, innovative and forward-thinking organization that considers “change” a constant part of their lives.
In today’s fast-paced world, no organization has time for unimportant activities. The time your Sponsors and Change Agents spend on implementation needs to be laser-focused on what will really move the dial in getting a change implemented quickly. That’s why it’s crucial to make sure you have what you need to be successful when you’re selecting a change management methodology.
One of the foundations of IMA’s proprietary Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) is, “In order to achieve value realization, you must first identify the “human objectives” for your change." {Tweet This} But what exactly are the “human objectives” and why is it so important to pay attention to them?
The financial investment in a new ERP system, such as Workday or Kronos is enormous and the resource requirements are huge. But, much to the chagrin of many organizations, for as much money that is going out the door on sophisticated new systems such as these, Return on Investment is not always a guarantee. Organizations often overlook the significant amount of time and energy required to fully implement these systems!
Over the past 30+ years, IMA’s change management experts have been helping organizations worldwide implement complex changes. From Mergers and Acquisitions to Shared Services to IT implementations, we’ve pretty much seen it all. One of the distinct advantages of our work is that we have an opportunity to get a bird's eye view into what is going on across global enterprises in terms of change management challenges and practices.
Are you in the market for a change management methodology? Perhaps you’ve never used a structured process before and are facing a daunting, transformational change. Or maybe you’d like to evaluate your current approach, because what worked for your organization 7 or 10 years ago isn’t working in today's environment.
How to Change the Way Your Organization Changes
How do you change the way your organization implements strategic initiatives? Surely there is a way to get change projects done faster, and more successfully! Yes, there is a way to do these projects better. And you can start on that path by attending an AIM Accreditation Program.
Why, you ask? Here is our 10 top list of reasons YOU should attend!
40 years. That’s how long Don Harrison, President and founder of IMA has been working in the Change Management industry. While some may joke he started when he was 5, Don has dedicated his entire career to implementing complex changes in organizations. His frequent application of this expertise to technology implementations, cultural changes, mergers and acquisitions, and business process initiatives has led to his popularity as a consultant and keynote speaker for national and international conferences. Plus he is really funny, and that helps!
