The Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) revealed its new global board members for 2025-2028.
Beginning their three-year terms on September 1, 2025, are re-elected board member Isolde Kanikani (Netherlands), who currently serves as ACMP VP, along with newly elected board members Rana Ozseker (Türkiye) and Aric Wood (United States).
The leaders will join the ACMP Board of Directors, which represents the global change management community and guides the strategic direction of the organization.
The ACMP is a nonprofit professional association dedicated to advancing the discipline of change management.
Diversity brings valuable perspectives and a global mindset
“We are thrilled to welcome Rana and Aric, and to continue working alongside Isolde,” said Michelle Barr, chair of ACMP’s committee for candidate search, nomination and election (CSNE), Australia. “The continued diversity in the board brings valuable perspectives and a global mindset that will help ACMP continue to lead and evolve with the profession.”
Current board members Dustin Jackson, CCMP and Dima Syrotkin will conclude their terms of service on August 31, 2025.
“We thank Dustin and Dima for their extraordinary service and warmly congratulate Isolde, Rana and Aric on their election,” said Deshini Newman, CEO of ACMP, UK. “Their leadership will strengthen ACMP’s vision as we continue to support change professionals around the world in creating meaningful, positive people-centered impact. It is the service of our member volunteers that contributes to making ACMP an association that leads change and our profession globally.”
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5 steps to modern change management
In May, the ACMP outlined five steps to modern change management in a new whitepaper that examined how change management is evolving. “Change management is at a crossroads, shaped by rapid technological advancements, workforce expectations and economic shifts,” the paper read.
The future of change management will require an agile mindset, where practitioners continuously iterate their approaches based on real-time feedback and shifting business landscapes, it added.
The five steps to modern change management are:
1. Revolutionizing change management with AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances change processes by automating many processes or tasks such as stakeholder analysis, impact assessments and real-time feedback. However, ethical concerns, trust issues and data reliability must be addressed to ensure the responsible adoption of AI.
“AI-generated insights complement but do not replace human expertise in change leadership. AI-driven sentiment analysis helps organizations anticipate resistance and tailor communications.”
2. Driving adoption in mergers and acquisitions
Cultural misalignment is the biggest barrier to successful mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration. “Leaders must step up to promote and defend wellness considerations during highly stressful shifts.”
3. Advancing change management through coaching
Coaching enhances leadership adaptability and resilience during transformation. “Coaching fosters a learning culture that enables organizations to navigate continuous change.”
4. Maximizing impact with metrics, data and dashboards
Change management leaders must be data-savvy to leverage insights effectively. “Measuring emotional and behavioral change is as critical as tracking operational KPIs.”
5. Empowering change through effective sponsorship
Active sponsorship is the number one predictor of change success. “Sponsors need structured support to sustain their commitment to change initiatives.”
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