It’s time for me to reflect on some of our top organizational change management (OCM) and training insights from 2025! Over the past year, our experts have shared their lessons learned, best practices, project wins, and industry perspectives, and I’m excited to recap some of that content below. You can also take a look at all of our OCM + training content from the past year here. 

Top OCM + Training Insights from 2025 

1. The Importance of Effective Change Management for GenAI Adoption  

Generative AI is rapidly reshaping how businesses operate, increasing pressure on leaders to adopt these tools while keeping pace with constant change. To succeed, organizations must balance speed with thoughtful governance and ensure their people and processes are prepared for the shift. In this piece, Erik Sandstrom and Briana Passalacqua explain how when change is managed effectively, teams are more likely to understand the value of GenAI and feel confident using it in their day-to-day work. 

Read about effect OCM for GenAI adoption >>  

2. How to Create a Vision Statement to Ensure Transformational Success 

A clear vision statement is central to successful organizational transformation, serving as an aspirational guide that inspires teams and stakeholders. While a strong vision can motivate people toward a shared outcome, the conversations that shape it are what truly build alignment. Taking the time to develop that vision together helps ensure the transformation moves forward with purpose and cohesion – Liz Johnson shares more in this article. 

Learn more about creating vision statements to drive successful change >> 

3. Designing and Delivering a Custom Product Owner Training to a Biotech Company 

A biotech company transitioning its IT organization to a product-centric, agile model engaged our team to support adoption of the product owner approach. While the model had been introduced, leaders across workstreams had inconsistent understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Clarkston partnered with the client to equip leaders through scalable training that aligned with their broader transformation goals and supported enterprise-wide adoption of the product model – Sara Morris, Marcus McCray, and Cherrelle Lawrence share more on the product own training project in this case study. 

Explore the product owner training case study >> 

4. How to Better Manage Change Resistance with Feedback Loops 

Organizational change happens through individuals, making the people side of transformation critical to success. Because change is experienced differently across roles and perspectives, relying on a one-size-fits-all approach often falls short. Incorporating meaningful feedback loops allows organizations to better understand resistance and adapt their change strategy as the transformation unfolds. In this eBook, Liz Johnson dives into how to better manage change resistance with feedback loops. 

Download the eBook on feedback loops >> 

5. Developing Sustainable Training Solutions for a Specification Management Software Company 

A specification management software provider engaged the Clarkston team to support the rollout of its platform for a major global packaging manufacturer. Lacking an internal training function, the company needed structured materials and guidance to ensure effective adoption at scale. Evan Shirley and Kayla Turk share more about the project, where we developed comprehensive, sustainable training content and a rollout strategy for the client to support users across multiple teams and locations. 

Dive into this sustainable training solutions case study >>  

6. Leveraging Personality and Behavior Assessments for Your OCM Strategy  

Personality and behavioral assessments have become increasingly common in the workplace, reflecting a broader focus on self-awareness and team effectiveness. When used thoughtfully, these tools help individuals better understand how they work and interact with others. In this piece, Cherrelle Lawrence and Liz Johnson discuss how shared awareness can strengthen collaboration and support a more sustainable, high-performing work environment.  

Explore more on personality and behavior assessments >>