From the President and Founder

We appreciate your interest in the Academy. We are proud of our work helping executives, managers, and employees manage change and lead transition. The idea behind the Academy is as strong today as it was when we began. Our mission­

to help organizations change by applying new ways of thinking and working to bring out the best in individuals and the organizations where they work

­continues to guide how we approach our work. We are a network of professionals dedicated to the art and science of organizational change.

As you've probably experienced, promoting change within an organization can be very difficult. Without careful management and leadership, new strategies are often misunderstood or not accepted. All of this can leave you feeling frustrated, confused and perhaps, directionless.

For example, consider how much your organization spends on changes that have to be launched and relaunched, or on processes that seem inefficient or are not delivering excellent service to your customers. Let us help you in your quest for excellence, effectiveness, and improvement so you can focus on your business goals rather than managing the unintended consequences that often come with change.

Successful change requires people and organizations to step out of their "comfort zones," to embrace new learning and new experiences, to be willing to work hard navigating through the challenges of rapid change, and to listen honestly and openly to feedback. The consultants at the Academy have been helping organizations do this for fifteen years.

We have also learned that effective change and transition means that the integration of your vision, strategy, structure, and processes is vital. Additionally, the approach must be adapted to the specific challenges and dynamics of your organization, and it must be operationalized. We don't just recommend; instead, we'll "roll-up our sleeves" and work with you to help implement and develop the internal capacity needed to sustain the changes.

Count on us to provide you with access to the best thinking and practices available today and to stay with you through the difficult work of implementation and measurement. Hands-on experience has taught us a great deal about leading transitions and harnessing the winds of change.

For a further understanding of how we can help your organization, please get in touch.

Dr. Maurice "Moe" Olivier
President