Change Management Models: A System Matters

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Dec 04, 2014 @ 11:18 AM

When we talk to prospective clients about the AIM change management methodology, we always talk about the fact that it is a "system."  Why is this important, and what are the advantages of having a system versus other change management models that are not? 

Implementing ERPs: Is Your Change Management Methodology Up to It?

by Paula Alsher on Tue, Oct 14, 2014 @ 10:03 AM

True story.  Over the past 6 months we have been talking to a potential client who was considering using the Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) as the change management methodology on a transformational ERP system.  The client has just taken baby steps in developing a mature project management infrastructure.  His concern is whether AIM is too much for the organization to bite off. In other words, is the organization ready for AIM

The Business Case for a Change Management Methodology

by Paula Alsher on Tue, Sep 09, 2014 @ 10:20 AM

Just this week, two clients have shared a common and very challenging change management situation. They are about to re-launch ERP systems even though they have attempted to implement the system multiple times in the past without success. These organizations are beginning to see that there is a need for doing something different, although they may not be totally sure what that really means! When implementations fail, there are long-term and short-term costs, and direct and in-direct implications.  All of this points to a business case for a change management methodology that will reduce risk. 

Change Management Methodologies: Jambalaya, or Business-Disciplined?

by Paula Alsher on Wed, Jul 30, 2014 @ 03:12 PM

While many organizations have change management methodologies that have some tools that are individually useful, there is still something missing!  That "something" is a unified, disciplined, repeatable change process that is applied to every change project-- albeit in a "fit for purpose" manner.  This is why many home-grown change management frameworks don't match up-- they are a hodge-podge of tools thrown together, along with steps and methodology taken from a variety of sources.  A little Kotter; a little Prosci; a little Bridges; a little AIM.  It's not an integrated system. It's change jambalaya! 

How to Explain Your Change Management Methodology

by Paula Alsher on Tue, Jun 03, 2014 @ 12:54 PM

Change management professionals understand the value of change management and a change management methodology.  They know that when you pay attention to the human side of the change, projects can be much more successful. But that isn't always the case for other leaders and colleagues.  In fact, one of the most common frustrations is that others "don't get it."  As a result, the change management professionals naturally become frustrated. 

Mapping AIM to the Kotter Change Management Methodology

by Paula Alsher on Thu, May 08, 2014 @ 08:44 AM

One of the challenges for Change Agents and organizations is to sort through all the various "change management methodologies" and identify what fits best for your needs.  We have talked about a comparison of the Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) to the ADKAR model from Prosci.  How does AIM compare to the 8 step Kotter model?  

Change Management Methodology: Robust Enough for Transformation?

by Paula Alsher on Tue, Mar 04, 2014 @ 04:12 PM

External market forces are having a huge impact on global organizations.  The question this raises from a change management perspective is whether your current change management methodology is sufficiently robust and scalable to fully address the impact of these forces on your organization.  

Change Management Methodology: Behavioral Objectives are Key

by Paula Alsher on Wed, Feb 26, 2014 @ 10:37 AM

One of the most common questions we get from clients around Defining the Change in the AIM methodology is to explain what we mean by "human objectives."  Let's try and take the mystery out of human objectives once and for all! 

Change Management Methodology: Push or Pull to Deploy?

by Paula Alsher on Tue, Jan 14, 2014 @ 10:25 AM

One of the most common questions we get as change management consultants is, "What is the best practice for deploying a change management methodology?"  Clients are convinced that the Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) is right for the organization.  They've made the go-forward commitment. But how best to go forward? 

Change Management Methodologies: AIM vs Prosci

by Paula Alsher on Tue, Jul 30, 2013 @ 09:22 AM

One of the most common questions for clients who are looking for a change management methodology is "How does AIM (the Accelerating Implementation Methodology) compare to the Prosci methodology and the ADKAR model?"  Let's first acknowledge that the Prosci methodology is a sound change management methodology. You might be surprised to hear us say that-- but it's true.  So the question is, what change management framework is right for your organization? What are some of the important considerations for you to think about?