AIM Goes Virtual

by Don Harrison on Thu, Jun 25, 2020 @ 06:14 PM

AIM Goes Virtual

Who Should be Doing What During a Business Change?

by Don Harrison on Tue, Nov 26, 2019 @ 11:36 AM

In the implementation of an organizational change, everyone has a role. In fact, many people have more than one role. In the AIM Change Management Methodology, I’ve deemed the Who’s Who of organizational change a “CAST of Characters.” Each of the four roles, Champions, Agents, Sponsors and Targets has a specific job to do:

 

Understanding the Role of Sponsors in a Project Implementation

by Don Harrison on Wed, Oct 02, 2019 @ 10:29 AM

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times…Sponsorship is the single most important factor in a fast and successful implementation. But what exactly is Sponsorship? And why is it so important?

10 Buzzwords You Need to Strike from Your Vocabulary When Talking to Sponsors

by Don Harrison on Wed, Aug 21, 2019 @ 01:30 PM

I have a little secret to tell you. If you are a Change Agent it is probably something you don’t want to hear, but I’m going to let you in anyway. Ready? Here it is… your Sponsors don’t care about change management. 

What to Do When Your Sponsors are Your Biggest Obstacle to Success

by Don Harrison on Wed, Jun 12, 2019 @ 02:27 PM

When most people think about change management, they automatically assume preparing targets is the most important activity a Change Agent should be doing. But we all know you should never assume (and we all know why, too!) The fact is, having visible and active Sponsors at all levels of the organization who are actively demonstrating their commitment to a change, both publicly and privately, is the most important factor in a fast and successful implementation. 

How to Keep Sponsors Active Throughout the Life Cycle of a Project

by Don Harrison on Wed, Feb 20, 2019 @ 01:10 PM

Whether it is digital transformation, continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Six Sigma, culture change or a shared services implementation, the success of any change project depends on the demonstrated Expressed, Modeled and Reinforced commitment of all the managers and leaders who have direct reports that are impacted in some way by the change. This cascade of behavioral Sponsor commitment is the single most important factor in a fast and successful implementation. 

Change Management Trends - Your Questions Answered

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Oct 11, 2018 @ 03:46 PM

Don Harrison, the developer of the AIM Change Management Methodology, has spent his 40+ year career working with global organizations on how to implement complex change. He specializes in delivering tough messages to senior executives on their role as Sponsors. Not an easy task! 

Project Sponsorship: It’s Action and Position

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Sep 20, 2018 @ 12:19 PM

You’ve heard it time and time again: Project Sponsorship is the most critical success factor in ensuring a fast and successful implementation of any type of business change. But Sponsorship is not just one executive leader who signs the check and authorizes the launch of an initiative. It’s also not a steering committee of key leaders tasked with making strategic decisions along the way. 

Want Projects to Go Faster and Better? It’s All About Your Sponsorship

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Aug 09, 2018 @ 10:54 AM

If you are a Next Generation Change Agent, you know what your #1 priority is. It’s not about spending precious time filling out templates and checklists. It’s not about a useless effort trying to eliminate (instead of manage) resistance. And it’s not about communication messages that try to convince Targets that this change will be good for them. For a Next Generation Change Agent, that’s missing the boat! 

15 Common Mistakes Made by Leadership During a Change -- and What to Do About Them

by Paula Alsher on Thu, Jun 07, 2018 @ 03:29 PM

Forbes Magazine recently published an online article, “15 Change Management Mistakes You're Probably Makingwritten by the Forbes Coaches Council. The article lists their take on the most common mistakes made by leaders and their insights on how to avoid them.