Perhaps at a faster rate than ever before, the nature of work is shifting. Dramatic increases in remote workers, devices, and online collaboration have pushed the demand for new technologies to new heights. And the question isn’t whether technology from software makers like Microsoft can keep up with us – it’s whether we can keep up with it. In this age of unprecedented digital evolution, we’re exploring the role of change management for new technology implementations and the benefits of working with a Microsoft Change Partner to keep your team up to speed.

The Role of Change Management for New Technologies

In nearly every industry, there is a strong desire for agility and efficiency amid constant digital change. It is precisely the reason that so many companies continually rely on organizational change management and learning and development to move them forward. According to data gathered over ten years, companies are six times more likely to meet their objectives when deploying an excellent change management strategy.

However, when you’re rolling out a new Microsoft product, your approach might benefit from a sharpened focus – one that blends traditional strategies with a specialized Microsoft framework. This nuanced strategy is what a Microsoft Change Partner brings to the table. In this post, we’ll outline ten core benefits of working with a Microsoft Change Partner for your next upgrade, starting at ground zero with a definition of this type of partner.

What is a Microsoft Change Partner?

A Microsoft Change Partner, or an Adoption and Change Management (ACM) Partner, is a firm with specially trained practitioners and a Microsoft-sanctioned framework designed to drive sustained adoption of technology investments, such as: 

• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Dynamics 365

Most Microsoft Change Partners have also earned certifications from leading accreditation organizations, such as Prosci®, giving them even more specialized skillsets and tools to promote business outcomes. A Microsoft Change Partner’s strategy centers on aligning organizational leadership and empowering end users to maximize long-term adoption rates and ROI.

In the next section, we’ll cover ten core benefits of working with a Microsoft Change Partner to guide your company through a Microsoft change journey.

10 Benefits of working with a Microsoft Change Partner

A specially trained Microsoft Change Partner can tailor a change strategy to your specific business needs and educate staff more efficiently, increasing the probability of success. The following are ten benefits of working with a Microsoft Change Partner:

1.     Create an open and collaborative corporate culture

2.     Achieve faster and more sustainable user adoption

3.     Lower the risks of resistance and budget-busting delays, restarts, and rework

4.     Increase productivity and operational efficiency rates

5.     Boost employee morale and retention 

6.     Realize the full value of your Microsoft technology investment

7.     Increase profitability through enhanced productivity, morale, and ROI

8.     Build change competency into your organization

9.     Achieve measurable progress and expedite growth

10. Reduce stress and enjoy peace of mind

These are just some of the benefits of working with a Microsoft Change Partner, like us, to guide your digital transformation. To learn more about how our Prosci-certified change practitioners can enhance your next Microsoft rollout, reach out to our team.