Comparing Change Management Models: A Checklist to Use

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Jan 25, 2018 @ 11:31 AM

In today’s business world where changes are happening with lightning speed, organizations simply do not have a second to spare for unimportant activities. The time your Sponsors and Change Agents spend on implementing changes needs to be laser-focused on moving the dial towards getting a change implemented quickly and successfully. 

Is Your Change Management Methodology Making an Impact?

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Nov 30, 2017 @ 11:05 AM

If there’s one thing we know for sure, in today’s business world change is everywhere. This endless state of transition causes everyone we know, everywhere we go to be whirling around like crazy. Keyboards are clicking, phones are ringing, meetings are being held (most with “hard stops” because each person has to get to their next meeting). It’s this constant churn of activity that makes an organization seem like it is running and humming like a well-oiled machine. 

AIM vs. the ADKAR Model: Comparing Change Management Methodologies

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Nov 09, 2017 @ 10:03 AM

We often get questions about the Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) change management methodology from people who are already certified in Prosci’s ADKAR model. That makes sense. Both methodologies are sound change management frameworks that share a lot of common elements. 

Change Management is This…Not That

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Oct 19, 2017 @ 01:32 PM

We’ve spent a lot of years in the global Change Management marketplace. Over 35 to be exact. And after all this time, people still don’t seem to “get it.” Day after day, we speak to Sponsors, Senior Executives, and sometimes even Change Agents who still think Change Management is just a buzzword. Or, they believe it is something to be done “out there” by other people. Some still think they can send an email out to the organization announcing a change, and then check Change Management off their to-do list for good. 

How Does Your Change Management Methodology Measure Up?

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Mar 23, 2017 @ 11:53 AM

One of the most common questions we get from potential clients looking for a change management methodology is "How does AIM (the Accelerating Implementation Methodology) compare to other change management approaches?”  On the surface, a lot of change management methodologies look similar.  For example, most change management approaches are research-based and include tools, templates and checklists.  But based on decades of work on global change management projects, and training thousands of people in our change management training programs, clients have told us that AIM stands out from the rest.  Here’s why: 

Choosing a Change Management Methodology: How Important Are Checklists, Templates and Other Change Management Tools?

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Feb 09, 2017 @ 01:09 PM

Every change management methodology includes some type of toolkit.  Our proprietary Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) is no exception.  It offers a multitude of tools including assessments, forecasts and templates, because there's no question… checklists, templates, and surveys all have a place, and each has value for change management practitioners.  But some change management methodologies stop there.  They are primarily driven by a set of checklists, templates and tools for Change Agents “to do”—in other words, they are activity based.  

Choosing the Right Change Management Methodology: 5 Key Factors for Your Evaluation Checklist

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Nov 17, 2016 @ 11:38 AM

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.  

Converting to Workday or Kronos?  Is Your Change Management Methodology Up to It?

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Aug 25, 2016 @ 10:51 AM

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! 

Which Change Management Methodology is Right for Your Organization?

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Jul 21, 2016 @ 11:30 AM

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. 

Top 10 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss an AIM Certification Program

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Jun 16, 2016 @ 10:50 AM

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!