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Organizational Change Management (OCM)

Drive Adoption. Empower People. Transform with Confidence.

Technology initiatives succeed when people adopt them. Highstep’s proprietary Empower™ Organizational Change Management (OCM) platform is designed to ensure your workforce is not only prepared for change — they thrive in it.

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Digital transformations are 6x more likely to succeed when change management is applied.

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Employees are 4.5x more likely to adopt new systems when trained and supported effectively.

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Organizations with structured OCM experience 29% higher ROI on tech investments.

Highstep’s Approach to OCM

We don’t just deliver systems — we ensure people embrace them.

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Change Strategy & Planning

We assess your organization’s readiness, define clear adoption goals, and craft a roadmap that aligns with business outcomes.

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Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

From leadership to front-line users, Highstep ensures the right messages reach the right people — at the right time.

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Training & Enablement

We design and deliver tailored training programs (virtual, in-person, hybrid) that empower users to embrace new tools and workflows.

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Change Impact Analysis

Identify which roles, teams, and processes will be affected — and plan targeted support to minimize disruption.

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Adoption Measurement & Reinforcement

We track adoption KPIs and embed feedback loops to continuously improve uptake and value realization.

What is Empower™?

Empower™ is Highstep’s structured, scalable platform for driving successful change across the enterprise. Whether you’re rolling out Maximo, SAP, Salesforce, or a custom application, Empower™ gives you the tools, guidance, and repeatable methodology to achieve lasting adoption.

Empower™ consists of two core components:

Empower™ OCM Framework

The “What” and “Why” of Change

A flexible, repeatable structure that supports the full change journey — from strategy to sustainment.

Lifecycle Phases

  • Initiation
  • Planning & Design
  • Execution & Build
  • Cutover & Go-Live
  • Post-Go-Live & Sustainment

Empower™ OCM Framework

Toolkit Components

  • Empower™ Playbook
    Role-based messaging kits, change impact guides, persona profiles
  • Empower™ LaunchPad
    Field kits, microlearning content, SOPs tailored by department
  • Empower™ Knowledge Hub
    Always-on learning center with self-paced modules, forums & FAQs
  • Empower™ ARA™ (Adoption Readiness Index)
    Interactive dashboards that track adoption metrics, resistance patterns, and stakeholder sentiment in real time

✅ Purpose: To provide a structured foundation for managing complex organizational change — across any platform or industry.

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The “How” — A Prescriptive, Action-Oriented Model

Our tactical execution methodology, used to bring the Empower™ Framework to life in real-world environments.

Four Phases of Execution:

Phase 1: Discovery & Planning

  • Stakeholder mapping
  • Change impact analysis
  • Readiness baseline and engagement strategy

Phase 2: Pilot Implementation

  • Controlled launches with early adopters
  • Feedback loops for quick wins and course correction

Phase 3: Phased Rollout

  • Departmental or region-based go-lives
  • Tailored training programs and reinforcement content

Phase 4: Reinforcement & Optimization

  • Real-time usage tracking via ARA™
  • KPI-driven sustainment plans
  • Behavior reinforcement through continuous learning

✅ Purpose: To ensure measurable outcomes, faster user adoption, and sustainable success — no matter the system or scale.

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Accelerate time-to-adoption and reduce change resistance

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Operate with agility while maintaining a structured framework

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Apply consistent tools and language across teams, platforms, and regions

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Track real-time adoption and proactively intervene when needed

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Maximize ROI on technology investments by ensuring they’re fully adopted

What Clients Say

“The Empower™ Playbooks made it incredibly easy to get our field teams aligned. Highstep’s approach felt both personalized and scalable.”

Transformation Lead, Energy & Utilities Firm

“With Highstep and Empower™, we didn’t just implement a new platform — we built a culture of continuous adoption.”

CIO, Multinational Manufacturer

Ready to Empower Your Change Journey?

Make adoption measurable. Make change sustainable. Let Highstep and Empower™ guide your next transformation.

Request a Free Change Readiness Assessment Download the Empower™ OCM Overview Speak with a Highstep OCM Strategist