Love it or hate it, one thing is certain: change is inevitable. Thriving in a world of constant change requires intention, structure, and the right tools, which is why nine months ago, we officially added Change Guides to XPLANE at TiER1.
The Change Guides product line offers a set of powerful change tools based on years of field-tested experience. These tools and trainings can now be found in the Change Enablement Collection of the XPLANE at TiER1 store.
20 Years of Change
Since 2005, Change Guides has been helping organizations navigate the complexities of change. From Fortune 500 companies to small nonprofits, clients across various industries have turned to Change Guides to help their teams work smarter and more effectively.
Stronger Together
From the very beginning, it has been clear that the values of the two companies were a perfect fit. Change Guides is known for responsiveness, flexibility, collaboration, and excellence—principles that continue to thrive within TiER1’s people-focused approach. As Kate Nelson, Co-founder of Change Guides, mentioned during the acquisition, “TiER1 stood out because of the value they place on their clients’ success, as well as the extremely high quality of their work.”
The integration of Change Guides into XPLANE at TiER1 enhances the impact of both companies: Both are known for providing tools and guidance that empower leaders to make transformations stick—and collectively now offer more opportunities for growth to a wider audience of practitioners.
Co-founded by seasoned consultants Stacy Aaron and Kate Nelson, who began working together at Deloitte, Change Guides offers a hands-on, practical approach. Their tools, workshops, and certifications are built on real-world experience and have been adopted by thousands of teams around the globe. Aaron and Nelson are the authors of three well-regarded books, The Change Management Pocket Guide, The Eight Constants of Change, and Managing Change in an Agile World.
Looking to the Future
So, what does the future hold?
Successful change doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by design. With a 20-year legacy in Change Management, you can expect to see consistent Change Guides presence in the Change Enablement Collection where we will focus on equipping you with practical, ready-to-use resources.
As a partner brand in XPLANE at Tier1, Change Guides invigorates our product library by bringing a unique perspective to leading and sustaining change. Whether you’re leading a transformation, managing stakeholder resistance, or driving adoption, these tools help you simplify the process and create lasting impact. What you’ll find:
Change Management Playbooks
- Step-by-step guides for planning and executing change
- Templates to streamline communication and engagement
Stakeholder & Leadership Alignment
- Tools to identify key influencers and build buy-in
- Frameworks for leading through resistance and uncertainty
Implementation & Sustainability
- Adoption roadmaps to track progress and ensure success
- Strategies to reinforce change and embed new behaviors
Start Exploring Today
A couple of recommended frameworks to get you started include the Key Messages or the Change Effort Matrix.
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