Applying Asset Management

Interview – Tony Walmsley and Martin Kerr on Leadership, Change, and Team Dynamics in the context of Asset Management

In this compelling conversation, Martin Kerr interviews Tony Walmsley, a former…

This is an unbiased Google Notebook LM-generated overview of the book Organizational Change Management for Asset Management. This 24-minute overview speaks to the themes and insights from the book av…

In this podcast I speak to the different elements of an Asset Management System / Framework. The insights provided are from years of implementation experience but also acknowledge that while there ar…

I will discuss key concepts that will help you understand not only what Asset Management is but what it seeks to do. These insights come from years of implementation experience and I hope they will b…

Different types of Change

Change can be categorized into one of three types:

• Strategic Change
• Tactical Change
• Operational Change

Positioning the type of change creates a context for stakeholders. Ty…

Why are Principles important?

• They allow us to have purposeful discussions.
• They help us explain the continuum, not the destination.
• They are guiding and promote convergence.
• They are a great way to …

What is a Change Hierarchy?

• Sets the scene for change by separating the WHY from the HOW.
• It is a simple, agnostic and scalable way in which to position change effort in an organization.
• An effective…

About Them...

• They are human (They have feelings and their own lives).
• They all contribute something (They have a purpose).
• They come to work for many reasons (Money is only one reason).
• They want to…

About you…

• You are human and have set ways of thinking and feeling.
• You have fears and anxiety.
• You like to feel accepted.
• You have a purpose.
• You have an ego and a perception of how others view you.
…

Why is Change Leadership important?

• Provides direction (mind) and purpose (heart) to the operations of the organization.
• It is the social influence to help others change and align with a new way of d…

Being able to differentiate between Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom is key to influencing and sustaining change. In your conversations and engagements with stakeholders, Knowledge Transfer i…

Configuration is a key element in the "Management of Assets". Configuration Management is a key consideration in "Asset Management". Unfortunately, it is often seen as a cost or excessive effort. Und…

One goal of any Management System is to provide a desired level of Assurance. Understanding the difference between Assurance and Control is an important factor in change and the implementation of a M…

In 1943 Abraham Maslow published the "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs". This 5 level structure, for the most part, has been accepted around the world as a tangible hierarchy for how people view themselve…

As Change practitioners, we are continually seeking to improve ourselves and influence an outcome. When we are with people the exchange of information varies between frustration, knowledge, innovatio…

Listening to people sounds straightforward...That's because it is! The secret to change and influence is to be able to "read between the lines" and understand the "What, How, When and Why" of the con…

A "Management System" or "System of Work" or in the most basic terms "How we get things done around here!" is the backbone of any organization. Without a Management System of some description, you ar…

Change Management is a broad topic. This episode simplifies Change Management and frames the different levels of change. By understanding the different levels of change one can construct a meaningful…

This episode is dedicated to simplifying "Asset Management". Understanding "Asset Management" vs "The Management of Assets" is a must when engaging change in an asset-intensive organization. Differen…

An Asset is anything that may or does generate value for stakeholders! Understanding what an asset is and how it relates to change is a hidden advantage in change management (influence). This podcast…