Building the IT-Business Partnership Driving Accountability for Implementation Success It’s typical for strategic initiatives to include some type of technology component. The question is, who owns the initiative? Does ownership shift at some point in the project life cycle? The reality is that IT can’t be solely accountable for implementation success, and accountability must be shared between IT and the business. [FULL STORY]   Involvement is a Powerful Tool Creating Implementation Readiness for Business Changes We know that it’s important to build readiness for change early on. Many organizations look to communications as the primary driver for building readiness, and miss one of the most powerful tools available: involvement. When used appropriately, involvement can be help to build commitment to the change, surface resistance, and actually produce better solutions. But recognize that involvement can take time and be expensive on the front end. [FULL STORY]

Don’t assume that your change agents have all the knowledge and skills they need to perform this important responsibility. The Introduction to AIM (Accelerating Implementation Methodology) will get people aware of their role in the entire change process, including defining the change, communication, reinforcement, sponsorship, and readiness. 

In two days, you can begin to create a common language that will drive acceleration and behavior change for your important business changes. We’ll also give change agents tools and templates they can use on their own projects.

We will work with you to customize a program on-site that addresses your project, your organization’s culture and challenges, and your own implementation history. 

For more information on scheduling and pricing contact Paula Alsher at paula.alsher@imaworldwide.com.

June 2009