Four Years of the Avaap Change Academy: What We’ve Learned

This month marks the fourth anniversary of the Avaap Change Academy™, a milestone that invites reflection on how far we’ve come and what lies ahead. Back in September 2021, we asked ourselves: Can we do this? Should we build or buy? What will it cost? 

Read ahead to learn how the Avaap Change Academy has continued to evolve to support leaders and teams for the complex and rewarding work of driving successful change. 

How Avaap Change Academy Evolved to Meet Organizational Needs

• In 2021, our initial focus was on developing core workshops, such as "Change in Practice" and "Exploring Change Management."

• We leveraged our combined experience in Change Management and instructional design, piloting sessions both internally and externally to ensure that the content resonated and the logistics worked. 
• In November 2022, Avaap officially launched the Avaap Change Academy to the marketplace.

Why Experiential Learning Drives Change Success

One of our biggest insights? People value practical, experiential learning over theory-heavy sessions.  

Our workshops succeed because they’re led by expert practitioners who deliver change every day, bringing real-world examples to each session. We also learned that change management (CM) remains a concept that is often misunderstood and unclear for many. Participants want clarity: what CM is, why it matters, and how it benefits organizations. We emphasize that CM isn’t a quick fix; it’s strategic, intentional, and grounded in science. 

We’ve discovered that clients often need targeted workshops for specific projects or organizational shifts. Listening to participants has helped us evolve our content to reflect current trends and challenges. This feedback loop ensures our sessions remain relevant and impactful. We’ve embraced adaptability as a core strength, ensuring we can anticipate and respond to participant needs with precision and impact.

The Future of Change Management Training

Our commitment to the Association of Change Management Professionals® - Qualified Education Provider™ Standards has been another cornerstone of our approach. We invested significant time aligning our curriculum to achieve certification, reinforcing that CM is more than communications or training; it’s a holistic discipline. Our tagline, Our experience, Your journey™, captures the essence of what we offer: a collaborative, experiential approach that blends expertise with client needs. 

As we celebrate four years, we’re grateful for the clients and participants who’ve shaped our journey. The top five reasons for choosing an Avaap Change Academy™ workshop remain as true today as they were when we began. As the marketplace evolves, so will we—continuing to deliver workshops that prepare leaders and teams for the complex and rewarding work of driving successful change for their organizations.