Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Network with Change!

The first 2012 Change Management Institute (CMI) Networking Drinks will be held on Thursday 23 February at The Trust Bar, Melbourne.

Based on feedback from members, CMI are introducing this as a bi-monthly event. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow Change Practitioners, develop your connections and discuss challenges and opportunities over a glass of your preferred drink.

This event is open to both members and non-members. Why not bring a friend?

 This is free event, and doesn’t require an RSVP – just drop in!

Event details

Time:     6pm to 8pm
When:   Thursday 23 February
Where:  The Trust Bar, 405 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

 

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Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

News from the Association of Change Management Professionals

ACMP Marks 1000 Members

We are excited to announce that since opening membership in May, the Association of Change Management Professionals has already reached 1000 members!  This is a key milestone for us as an association and we thank all of our members for their support as we have grown over the past 9 months and continue to develop for the future.  We wanted to take this opportunity to spotlight our 1000th member, Jan Thornborough.

Member Profile: Jan Thornborough, MBA, Managing Director, Project Intelligence Limited

“I am the owner of a change management consultancy firm called Project Intelligence Ltd based in Wellington, New Zealand. I have over 15 years experience delivering a wide range of change projects across a number of industries including Science, Education, Health and Not for Profit organisations. I’ve seen and learnt much from the good, the bad and the ugly in the delivery of organisational change and am a strong advocate for introducing formalised change management procedures and improving the success rate of programmes for New Zealand companies.”

“I have been looking for a global professional association for Change Management so that I might share expertise and ideas with other Change Management professionals and ACMP was recommended to me. I am honoured to be the 1000th member of the ACMP and look forward to contributing to the growth of Change Management globally.”

Join ACMP at http://www.acmp.info/ACMP-join.asp

ACMP Board Nominations Now Open

The nominations process to fill three open Board positions has begun.  This is an exciting time for ACMP because it represents a significant milestone for our association, and fulfills a key requirement in our bylaws to enable others to bring fresh ideas and new approaches to achieving ACMP’s goals.
If you or someone you know is interested in being a nominee, please consider the following information:

Nominee Profile
• current ACMP member
• strategic leadership capabilities
• managing global / distributed teams
• active change practitioner
• prior Board-level and / or Governance-level experience
• experience in program level roles

A template may be downloaded to aid in the submission process: http://www.acmp.info/bod-nominations-form.docx.  Also, a dedicated email channel has been created to receive nominations – please be sure to send completed nomination forms to ACMP2012BoardNominations@acmp.info by February 15th.

2012 ACMP Global Conference Projected to Reach Record Attendance

Registration for the 2012 ACMP Global Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada is already at 700 – this equals the total number of participants attending the 2011 event. This year will be the biggest gathering of change management professionals to date with more speakers, attendees and exhibitors than ever before.

Register now to join us April 1-4, 2012: http://www.acmp.info/conference/register.htm

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Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Prosci training calendar for 2012

Looking for a chance to earn your change management certification while building real-time strategies and plans for a project you are currently supporting?

Prosci is delighted to release the calendar of upcoming certification programs in the US for 2012. Prosci’s acclaimed 3-day Change Management Certification Program is an experiential learning event where you build your foundational knowledge of change management and apply the Prosci 3-Phase Organizational Change Management Process, templates and tools as you learn them. Discover what over a decade of research indicates you need to do – and not do – to drive results and outcomes on your projects and initiatives.

Click here to view the full 2012 training calendar.

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Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

Last of Prosci’s webinars for 2011

Prosci and the Change Management Learning Centre are holding two final webinar session next week on the topic of: “Change Management Scorecard”.  Measuring the impact of change management is a hot topic for many change management professionals.

This webinar will introduce Prosci’s Change Management Scorecard – an approach for evaluating the effectiveness and impact of change management work on a project or initiative. By looking at two sides of change management effectiveness – a process and activity audit and an outcome audit – practitioners will be able to evaluate how well change was managed on a given project or initiative.

The two sessions are being held:

December 21 – Wednesday – 11:00 AM EST
December 22 – Thursday – 4:00 PM EST

To register for the webinar, please visit http://www.change-management.com/webinars.htm

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Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

Online Tutorial: Prosci individual-organisational approach to change management

The latest tutorial from Prosci focuses on the successful blending of individual change management AND organisational change management to achieve ultimate success.

Why are both individual change management and organisational change management necessary?

Prosci says organisational change ultimately happens one individual at a time, but change management practitioners need a manageable and repeatable approach to encourage change with hundreds or thousands. How do you balance the individual nature of change with the processes and tools a team can employ? The Prosci Change Management Methodology presents a unique approach that integrates individual change management and organisational change management. This tutorial from Prosci and the Change Management Learning Center presents the Prosci Change Management Methodology and shows how change can be effectively managed with an integrated approach.

In this tutorial, learn about:

  • Individual change management – an outcome-oriented view
  • Organizational change management – an activity-oriented view
  • Integrating individual and organizational change management

Integrated Individual-Organisational Approach: The Prosci Change Management Methodology tutorial:
http://www.change-management.com/tutorial-prosci-methodology.htm

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Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

Change Management Institute Christmas Party

The Change Management Institute (CMI) Victorian Chapter is holding a Christmas gathering and networking event for the change management community on Thursday November 24.  Join other like-minded practitioners for some Christmas cheer!

Event Details

Date: Thursday 24th November 2011
Time: 5.45-8.30pm
Venue: Grant Thornton Level 2 215 Spring St, Melbourne
Cost: FREE for Members & $20 Non-members
RSVP: by 18 November to vic@change-management-institute.com

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Posted on November 8, 2011 by admin

Change Management Role: Training Developers

Change management jobsFixed Term Contract 6-12 months. Salary $70k – $90k

We are seeking experienced training developers for a well-known organisation.  If you have had experience in JD Edwards, Support Point or SAP and you are interested in being part of a significant change to this iconic Australian organisation, this role may be right for you.

Experience in Manufacturing would be an advantage.

Please contact Diane Lynch at Allegra Consulting on 03 9614 1616 if you would like to discuss further.

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Posted on November 8, 2011 by admin

Change Management Role: Training Manager

Change management jobsFixed Term Contract 12 month. Salary $90k – $100k.

An experienced Training Manager with experience in systems implementation and managing change is required to be part of this major change program.   JD Edwards or SAP experience woyuld be an advantage.

Experience in Manufacturing or FMCG would also be considered favourably.

Please contact Diane Lynch at Allegra Consulting on 03 9614 1616 if you would like to discuss further.

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Posted on October 20, 2011 by admin

The 2nd ACMP Africa Conference will be held on 17-18 November 2011 at the Grayston Southern Sun Hotel, Sandton, South Africa. With the headline: The Future of Change Management – Leading the Way!, the conference includes a number of notable guest speakers:

  • Minister Fikile Mbalula: Minister of Sport and ex ANCYL President – “The Change Challenge facing South Africa”
  • Doug Walker: CEO Woolworths Financial Services – “Leading Change from the C-suite: How the game has changed and what it (now) takes to succeed”
  • Clem Sunter: Scenario expert, Change Leader and International Speaker – “The World and South Africa beyond 2011– the latest scenario, flags and probabilities”
  • Prof Andy Andrews: Academic, Consultant, Lecturer and Experienced public speaker – “Innovation in change!”
  • Stef du Plessis: Organisational behavioural expert. Recognised as one of the top speakers in South Africa and formally recognised internationally as a Hall of Fame speaker – “Leading people through personal journeys of change. Tactics on how to win in the Change Game”
  • Jon Weinstein: President Line of Sight – “Achieving Successful Change in Government”

In addition to the opportunity to expand your minds around Change Management and the opportunity for extensive networking, this year’s event offers all change practitioners great value for money in a stunning location!

Besides the fantastic speaker line-up, the Conference will also feature two exciting pre-conference workshops on the 16th November 2011.

For more information about the ACMP Africa Conference, visit the website at http://www.acmpafrica.org/Conference/ or contact Anna-Lize at +27 (0)82 518 9947 or via e-mail at info@acmpafrica.org.

 

 

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Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Change Management networking event, Melbourne

The Change Management Professionals -  a Melbourne based commuity of practice – is holding its quarterly meet up of those who work in change management and enjoy sharing their stories of a glass of wine or two.

The next get together is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12 at:

SHK
Level 11
520 Collins St, Melbourne
from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Their blurb says: “Join us to discuss how professional stereotypes (eg engineers, bankers, teachers and scientests) impact the tools and tactics we use in change management.”

Do you do things differently with engineers? Is a different style of engagement required for bankers. Does your communication plan change with scientists?

We’re curious to hear about your experiences with professional stereotypes!

To find out more or to register, visit their event website:

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2227287878

 

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