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December21
2015
Prosci's new Best Practices in Change Management benchmarking report
One of the biggest new arrivals will be in Q1 of 2016, when Prosci's ninth benchmarking study in change management is released. What to expect in Prosci's new 2016 benchmarking report? This edition makes great strides in advancing the discipline of change management in areas such as how to: - Adapt change management based on culture (impact of culture on change management and importance of cultural awareness and glbal literacy in change) - Customize change management for vertical industries - Build and leverage change agent networks - Engage with complementary roles like OD and HR - Certification in change management This edition wil also have a brand new structure. There will be 4 main parts. Each part will be divided in several chapters. Here is a quick preview of theses parts. Current State of Change Management - Insights - Trends - Organizational Change Capability ...
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November20
2015
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Antoine Wouters -
November03
2015
Change Management Certification Program Available in French
Prosci is pleased to announce that our Change Management Certification Program is now available in French and will be taught in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. Mark Dorsett, Prosci’s Vice President of Global Business and Strategic Partnerships, stated “I am proud to say that Nexum is now providing Prosci’s open enrollment training programs throughout the French-speaking portion of Europe. Nexum has demonstrated their commitment to customer success, mastery of our approach and content and is a trusted partner.” Nexum will be holding their first French-speaking Certification Program in Paris on December 2 – 4, 2015. To see the original article, click here
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Antoine Wouters -
September25
2015
HR Awards 2015 : Nexum is nominated !
Nexum is proud to announce its nomination(1) as “Best HCM & Transformation strategy company” at the HR Excellence Awards 2015, next to international companies like Deloitte, PWC, Accenture. (1) Spontaneous Nomination by 1300 HRD’s and 900 decision makers. It is the recognition of excellence and innovation in the management of Human Capital. Independent, objective and structured procedure since 2009 Here is why clients think we deserve this nomination: “Because they aim for deep insights into who their clients are and what they need & want, before they develop the very best possible action plan. They walk the path together with their clients, as one. And they never ever make you feel like client, but as a friend or a member of the family who deserves the very best attention.” Manon Janssen, CEO & Chair of the Board at Ecorys “People are key in ...
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Antoine Wouters -
August24
2015
Change is everywhere, all the time. We increasingly hear that change is the new paradigm of the 21st century. Despite this awareness of the ever-changing environment, people are naturally resistant to change. As a consequence, many efforts at change have not delivered the desired outcome or have even failed miserably, especially when it comes to changing an organizational culture. Prosci© research studies show that the number one contributor to successful change in culture is the effective sponsorship of senior management and their serving as role models and ambassadors for the change (being active and visible). The two most effective role models for change are the most senior person involved in the change and the direct line manager. Beyond the individual sponsorship of top executives, the ability of the leadership team to act as a cohesive unit in providing this sponsorship will also act as a change accelerator. Misalignment ...
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July28
2015Develop the agility in your organization transformations
As an official partner of Prosci Inc., Nexum was glad to organize its second Prosci breakfast event in Paris. Thank you for joining us! Nexum Breakfast Event in Paris - Presentation of Prosci
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Antoine Wouters -
March23
2015
Nexum has reached a pivotal moment in its development
Can you tell us about your activities and briefly explain what they involve? Nexum is human resources agency, active in Belgium, France, Switzerland and Luxembourg. Our aim is to support leaders in implementing their strategies and achieving results by facilitating change, based on the human aspect. After a career of 15 years with an international bank in Luxembourg, I opened the Luxembourg branch of Nexum where, for the past two years, I have been combining the roles of Managing Partner, consultant and trainer. Nexum is an international company that develops its expertise (consulting, training, coaching) in order to constantly gain a better understanding and insight into the issues faced by our clients, and to offer innovative solutions, supporting all those involved until the successful outcome. Moreover, Nexum is able to draw on the services of a community of highly skilled experts, all of whom embody our image: authentic and driven ...
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February24
2015
PROSCI ANNOUNCES A NEW AUTHORIZED TRAINING PROVIDER IN EUROPE
Nexum support leaders in creating commitment and fulfilment to implement strategies and deliver performance by facilitating transformations through people at organizational, team and individual level. Having been in business for more than 13 years, Nexum is a recognized international and local mid-sized player in the discipline focused on the people side of organizational transformations. “Prosci is delighted to welcome Nexum to the Global Affiliate Network, ” states Allison Seabeck, President of Prosci. “The addition of a new partner will increase the availability of certified Prosci resources in Europe and will expand the number of organizations that benefit from access to Prosci’s methodology, tools, and training.” Authorized Training Providers are consulting and training companies accredited to deliver Prosci’s internationally recognized change management certification and training programs, including courses for executives, managers, employees and change management practitioners. Authorized Training Providers provide Prosci change management training onsite for individual clients, often ...
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Antoine Wouters -
February23
2015
Apart from the group leader, 5 distinct roles come to light. These 5 roles may have an unnerving effect upon you and can put the brakes on group dynamics, even create disharmony and contribute to unease within the group. The Group Leader The Flamboyant Scapegoat The Victimized Scapegoat The Seducer The Anti-Conflict Person The Hidden Leader Most of the time, the other people in the group observe how the group leader manages these 5 personalities. As the head of the group, he or she is interested in identifying the positioning of each one of them to better anticipate or second-guess their moves and take the initiative. As soon as unease within the group is observed, it is important to initiate changes to the players. The Group Leader He/she is either the designated or the self-proclaimed leader of the group. His authority will depend ...