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 Management Policy
• Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP)
• Asset Management Plan (AMP)

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
• Examples of Value
• Asset Management vs the Management of Assets
• Demand to Value
• Cost, Risk and Performance
• Asset Management Definition
• hy is an Asset?
• What is an Asset?
• You and Asset Management

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 Management System. This episode looks at the difference between the two and how to use them to create value.

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 themselves on earth. In change and leadership, we can use this hierarchy to gauge, steer and influence outcomes. This episode takes a look from a change perspective and is intended to provide a series of lenses we can apply in our day to day engagements with others.

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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, innovation, and value.

We, humans, tend to talk about ourselves (even when we don't intend to). By understanding Apathy, Empathy and Sympathy when we engage and listen to others, we are forearming ourselves against becoming dragged into the problems we are trying to resolve. Being mindful of these perspectives actually helps those we are engaging with, as much as we are trying to help ourselves...

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 conversation. This episode considers a framework of consideration for your next engagement.

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 are relying on luck! A Management System is the foundation stone for both Change Management and Asset Management. A Management System is a form of assurance. You don't have to go to great expense or achieve certification to achieve value from a Management System!

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 conversation, influence change and empower through collaboration.

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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. Differentiating the two will provide clarity to stakeholders and promote trust and respect. When people understand their role in asset management, especially supporting functions (i.e. Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Legal and Commercial) there is an instant capability lift that generates collaboration, positive challenge and converging conversations. Asset Management is a great way in which to influence change. Change driven on value will always win against change driven on cost alone!

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 simplifies the concept of an asset. Your host, Martin Kerr is a Certified Fellow in Asset Management and a representative on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for Asset Management (ISO550xx). Martin and the team at Structured Change use Asset Management in every assignment to drive sustainable change for organizations.

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

The question "What is Change?" appears to be an obvious one! However we humans like to over complicate things and confuse each other in the process. This short podcast explains how change can be viewed and interpreted and how understanding the currents of change is the starting point for any person wishing to influence change. 

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 Systems. We hope that you will gain insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 now and the change ahead.

The hierarchy is narrow at the top but then spreads out across the organization.

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 contribute…Allow them).
• They want to be acknowledged (People like to be recognized occasionally for their contribution).

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 transition.
• Creates and nurtures an environment for success. 

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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 is paramount in enabling value. This episode describes each of these levels of knowledge transfer and how they factor in effective change.

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

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. Understanding what your assets are and where they are, is key to effective decision making, system availability, operational support and managing cost and change. This episode explores some practical examples of Configuration Management. 

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 insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches. 

In this episode, we explore Continuous Improvement and the organisational mindset required to sustain Asset Management maturity over time. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how continuous improvement relies on culture, leadership, learning, and organisational adaptability. We also examine why resistance to change often occurs when improvement initiatives are experienced as constant disruption rather than meaningful progress toward long-term value realization.

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In this episode, we explore Monitoring and the role performance measurement plays in understanding organisational and asset performance. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how monitoring creates visibility, accountability, and opportunities for improvement. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when increased monitoring is perceived as surveillance, loss of autonomy, or additional organisational pressure.

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In this episode, we explore Systems Engineering and the structured approach organisations use to design, integrate, and manage complex systems across their life cycle. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the importance of cross-functional collaboration, integration, and shared understanding. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when engineering decisions impact operational teams, maintenance practices, or organisational priorities.

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In this episode, we explore Configuration Management and the importance of maintaining accurate and controlled information about assets and systems. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how configuration discipline supports reliability, governance, and decision-making. We also examine why resistance to change often emerges when organisations attempt to strengthen control, accountability, or compliance in environments previously driven by informal practices.

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In this episode, we explore Asset Management Data and Information Systems and the technologies organisations use to support Asset Management activities. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss why digital transformation is ultimately a people transformation. We also examine why resistance to change commonly occurs when new systems alter workflows, responsibilities, or established operational practices.

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In this episode, we explore Asset Management Data and Information Management and how organisations collect, manage, maintain, and utilise information to support value realization. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how information management relies on behavioural consistency, accountability, and organisational trust. We also examine why resistance to change often appears when new data requirements increase workload, visibility, or governance oversight.

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In this episode, we explore Asset Management Data and Information Standards and the importance of consistency, quality, and governance across organisational information systems. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the behavioural challenges associated with standardisation and process discipline. We also examine why resistance to change can occur when employees perceive standards as restrictive, bureaucratic, or disconnected from operational realities.

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In this episode, we explore Asset Management Data and Information Strategy and the role information plays in supporting effective decision-making. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how organisations must build trust in data while also improving data governance, accountability, and capability. We also examine why resistance to change often emerges when organisations shift from experience-based decision-making toward more data-driven approaches.

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In this episode, we explore Knowledge Management and how organisations capture, share, retain, and apply critical organisational knowledge. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the importance of breaking down silos, supporting collaboration, and protecting institutional knowledge. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when organisations introduce new systems or processes that disrupt familiar ways of accessing or controlling information.

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In this episode, we explore Organisational Change Management itself and its role in enabling sustainable Asset Management transformation. Through the lens of organisational behaviour, leadership, communication, and culture, we discuss how successful change is ultimately about people adopting new ways of thinking and working. We also examine why resistance to change should not simply be viewed as negativity, but as valuable feedback that helps organisations understand readiness, engagement, and organisational risk.

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In this episode, we explore Competence Management and the importance of developing the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required for effective Asset Management. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how learning, capability uplift, and workforce confidence influence organisational adoption. We also examine why resistance to change often emerges when people feel unprepared, unsupported, or threatened by new expectations and competencies.

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In this episode, we explore Organisational Culture and its influence on behaviour, decision-making, and Asset Management maturity. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss why culture is often the deciding factor between successful transformation and organisational stagnation. We also examine why resistance to change is frequently rooted in deeply embedded beliefs, habits, and informal ways of working that have developed over time.

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In this episode, we explore Outcomes and Impacts and how organisations measure whether Asset Management activities are delivering intended value. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the importance of aligning organisational behaviours and performance measures with strategic outcomes. We also examine why resistance to change often appears when organisations redefine success, accountability, or performance expectations.

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In this episode, we explore Organisational Arrangements and how structures, governance, roles, and responsibilities influence Asset Management performance. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the human impact of organisational redesign and shifting accountability. We also examine why resistance to change commonly occurs when structural changes create uncertainty around authority, decision-making, or job security.

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In this episode, we explore Asset Management Leadership and the critical role leaders play in shaping organisational direction, culture, and accountability. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how leadership behaviours influence trust, engagement, and organisational willingness to change. We also examine why resistance to change often increases when leadership messaging, priorities, or behaviours appear inconsistent with the transformation being promoted.

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In this episode, we explore Contingency Planning and Resilience Analysis and how organisations prepare for uncertainty, disruption, and unexpected events. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how resilience is built not only through systems and processes, but also through culture, leadership, and workforce adaptability. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when organisations attempt to strengthen resilience without adequately addressing organisational fatigue or readiness.

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In this episode, we explore Shutdown and Outage Strategy and Planning and how organisations coordinate complex activities to maintain asset performance and reliability. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the importance of communication, leadership alignment, and workforce coordination during periods of operational disruption. We also examine why resistance to change can intensify when shutdown activities create pressure, uncertainty, or competing operational priorities.

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In this episode, we explore Resourcing Strategy and Management and the importance of aligning people, funding, technology, and capability to support Asset Management objectives. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how resource allocation decisions directly influence organisational culture, morale, and change readiness. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when workforce structures, roles, or responsibilities are adjusted to support new strategic directions.

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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 decisions require balancing competing operational, financial, and strategic priorities.

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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

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 familiar routines, priorities, or governance expectations.

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 examine why resistance to change can arise when sustainability initiatives challenge traditional performance metrics or established operational practices.

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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 shifts create uncertainty around workloads, resources, or future organisational direction.

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In this episode, we explore Supply Chain Management and the role suppliers, contractors, and external partners play in Asset Management success. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how collaboration, governance, and communication influence supply chain performance and resilience. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when organisations alter supplier relationships, procurement models, or contractor management expectations.

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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 often emerges when employees cannot see how strategic objectives connect to operational realities or personal accountability.

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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 safety, stability, workload, or operational performance.

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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 simply an obstacle to remove, but often a signal of uncertainty, risk perception, or lack of organisational readiness.

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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 emerge when new standards, procedures, or legislative requirements disrupt established habits, systems, or workforce routines.

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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 also examine why resistance to change often surfaces when assurance activities are perceived as compliance exercises rather than opportunities to improve performance and capability.

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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 organisations introduce new frameworks, governance structures, or ways of working without adequately preparing the workforce for behavioural change.

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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 occurs when policies are introduced without clear communication, leadership sponsorship, or practical integration into day-to-day operations.

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