Implementation Accelerator

From Implementation Management Associates

Building Readiness for Transformational Business Changes
Go to the Resistance Early for Best Results

One of the most common questions we get is, “How do we fight the resistance we are seeing to our change?” The truth is that you can’t fight it—but you can manage it. As we work with clients on transformational changes (whether they involve new processes, new technology, a new culture, or a complex re-structuring) we sense the frustration and helplessness at not being able to eliminate resistance even when the change is necessary for the survival of the organization. We’d suggest that you look at the resistance you see differently—as a sign of health that lets you know that the potential for change is there. (Register for the Complimentary Webinar April 29)

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8 Ways to Reinforce the Transition from the Present State to the Future State

The power of reinforcement can’t be over-stated. No matter how well you communicate a change, if you don’t change the reinforcements, you don’t get the change. Too often organizations spend lots of energy attempting to build beautiful Communication Plans and gloss over the need to develop a powerful menu of reinforcements. Yet we know that what we reinforce has three times the impact of what we say. Reinforcement is particularly important as we get people to move through the difficult transition from the Present State to the Desired (Future) State. When we as Change Agents and Sponsors are able to help managers understand and apply reinforcement options, we can significantly impact the speed of implementation.

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Complimentary Webinar April 29
Building Readiness for Transformational Business Changes

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in our complimentary webinar on Thursday, April 29 at 11:00 am Eastern time (10:00 am Central, 9:00 am Mountain, 8:00 am Pacific, 4:00 pm UK).

Managing Consultant Nancy Harrison will discuss tips and techniques you can use to increase readiness for the many transformational changes your organization is undergoing. Nancy will share strategies and on-the-ground tactics you can apply in your own projects and organization that will drive speed and competitive advantage.

For more information, please contact Paula Alsher at paula.alsher@imaworldwide.com.

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About IMA

IMA helps organizations navigate the waters of large-scale, complex organizational change with a business-discipline and rigor not often associated with the human side of implementation. Our Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) is world-renowned as a practical, repeatable framework that significantly enhances the likelihood of Return on Investment.

April 2010

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