Applying Asset Management

Life Cycle Value Realization In this episode, we explore Life Cycle Value Realization and how organisations optimise value across the entire life cycle of assets. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the challenge of shifting organisations away from short-term thinking toward long-term value creation. We also examine why resistance to change often occurs when investment...

Decision-Making In this episode, we explore Decision-Making and how organisations balance risk, cost, performance, and stakeholder expectations in Asset Management. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we examine the behavioural and cultural factors that influence how decisions are made, challenged, and accepted. We also discuss why resistance to change often emerges when new

Planning In this episode, we explore Planning and its role in aligning organisational objectives, asset strategies, and operational delivery. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how planning processes influence collaboration, accountability, and organisational alignment. We also examine why resistance to change often appears when new planning frameworks disrupt familia...

Sustainable Development In this episode, we explore Sustainable Development and the growing expectation for organisations to balance economic, environmental, social, and governance outcomes. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how sustainability requires more than policy statements; it requires shifts in organisational mindset, behaviour, and decision-making. We also e...

Demand Analysis In this episode, we explore Demand Analysis and how organisations anticipate future needs, service expectations, and operational pressures. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how changing demand often requires organisations to rethink priorities, workforce structures, and asset strategies. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when demand...

Asset Management Strategy and Objectives In this episode, we explore Asset Management Strategy and Objectives and how organisations translate strategic intent into coordinated action. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the importance of aligning strategy with leadership behaviours, culture, governance, and workforce capability. We also examine why resistance to change...

Risk In this episode, we explore Risk and how organisations manage uncertainty to protect and create value through Asset Management. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we examine how risk perception influences behaviour, decision-making, and organisational priorities. We also discuss why resistance to change often increases when people perceive new initiatives as threats to safe...

Management of Change In this episode, we explore Management of Change and its role in systematically identifying, assessing, implementing, and communicating change across assets, systems, and processes. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the difference between managing technical change and leading people through change. We also examine why resistance to change is not...

Technical Standards and Legislation In this episode, we explore Technical Standards and Legislation and the importance of aligning Asset Management activities with regulatory and compliance obligations. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we examine how organisations balance technical compliance with practical operational realities. We also discuss why resistance to change can em...

Asset Management Assurance and Audit In this episode, we explore Asset Management Assurance and Audit and the role assurance plays in building confidence, governance, and continuous improvement. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how audits can either strengthen organisational learning or create fear and defensiveness depending on culture and leadership approach. We a...

Asset Management System In this episode, we explore the Asset Management System and how organisations integrate people, process, governance, and information to consistently deliver value from assets. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the reality that systems alone do not create transformation — people do. We also examine why resistance to change commonly emerges when...

Asset Management Policy In this episode, we explore the Asset Management Policy and its role in setting organisational direction, principles, and commitment to Asset Management. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how policies only become meaningful when they influence behaviour, decision-making, and leadership actions. We also examine why resistance to change often oc...

Asset Costing and Valuation In this episode, we explore Asset Costing and Valuation and how organisations use financial and non-financial information to support Asset Management decision-making. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we examine the challenges of shifting organisational thinking from short-term cost control toward whole-of-life value realization. We also discuss why...

Stakeholder Management In this episode, we explore Stakeholder Management and the critical role people play in the success or failure of Asset Management initiatives. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how effective engagement, communication, trust, and collaboration influence organisational adoption. We also examine why resistance to change often occurs when stakehol...

Organisational Purpose and Context In this episode, we explore Organisational Purpose and Context and why every successful Asset Management initiative must begin with a clear understanding of what the organisation exists to achieve. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we examine how strategy, culture, governance, stakeholder expectations, and external pressures influence the succ...

  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 professional football manager turned leadership advisor, about the intersection between high-performance sport and organizational leadership. Drawing from over 30 years in elite football and his subse...

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 available via your favorite DIGITAL STORE I hope you get something from it... Regards Martin

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 are technical aspects of Asset Management, it is an organizational consideration. A Framework for Decision Making Plan, Do, Check & Act Governance and Decision Making Framework vs System Asset Manage...

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 broaden your mind to the fact that everyone on earth is doing Asset Management, but most don't understand that they are. The topics within this podcast are:   You're already doing Asset Management Examp...

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. Types of change are a great way to align Risk and Opportunity. We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Management Syste...

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 resolve the ambiguity. They assist us to navigate detail especially when we are not experts. They promote trust because they influence a discussion based on the outcome as opposed to the detail. We hav...

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 way to discuss the change in the correct context. Assists with visualizing and measuring the change. Supports business cases for change because people understand how the organization pictures itself n...

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 belong (Being part of a Team is a privilege). They want to be respected (They have knowledge and ideas). They want to feel safe (This requires reinforcement). They want to be heard (Everyone can contr...

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. You don’t know everything. We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Management Systems. We hope that you will gain i...

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 doing things. Provides the capability to meet the requirements of stakeholders. Addresses the risks and issues that face the organization (internal and external). Balances the change management with the...