April Callis BirchmeierPresident of Springboard ConsultingWith 20 years of experience working in change management, April Callis Birchmeier is the president of Springboard Consulting, which has been in business since 2002, providing professional development workshops and change management services for a number of clients including Michigan State University, Michigan Dental Association, The University of Michigan and the Family Health Center.“My job is to help people get ready for a change in their job or in the company they work for,” explained Callis Birchmeier.Springboard Consulting exists to assist companies, employees and executives in preparing for and making changes in their business.“It’s best to make sure that everybody participates in the change,” said Callis Birchmeier. “It makes the transition much smoother.”Callis Birchmeier works with clients to assess the scope of the change and impact of the change on employees and the organization as a whole. This change could be a system change, such as moving from specialized software on local computers to implementing an enterprise solution that the entire organization can use. She finds that it’s important to develop a clear vision for the future and to communicate that vision with others, ensuring everyone is on the same page.The next step, according to Callis Birchmeier, is to help people understand the need to change and to help the company assess who will be affected by the change. From that information, a strategy is developed to address communication needs, stakeholder engagement, sponsorship, learning and development and sustainability. Plans are then created to fulfill the […]
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