

Ahmed Salim on Change Management [Podcast]
6 snips Sep 4, 2025
Ahmed Salim, a consultant and adjunct professor, is passionate about transforming change management in compliance. He breaks down eight essential steps that ensure successful change, from crafting a compelling vision to engaging leadership and maintaining effective communication. Salim emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and adaptation for long-term sustainability. Personal anecdotes illuminate the critical role of stakeholder engagement in building a strong compliance culture, making his insights invaluable for those in the compliance community.
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Eight-Stage Change Framework
- Change management consists of eight integrated stages that connect planning to sustaining outcomes.
- Viewing these stages together ties change management directly to building an effective compliance program.
Plan First, Then Seek Sponsorship
- Plan a clear vision and strategy before creating or rolling out any policy.
- Engage senior leadership and stakeholders early to secure sponsorship and avoid working in a silo.
Communicate, Train, Then Monitor
- Communicate broadly and train people, don't rely on a single announcement email.
- Monitor usage and KPIs to measure adoption and identify where improvement is needed.