ASPIRE delivers tailored Business Change Management processes that provide an end-to-end solution.
We incorporate all aspects of organisational driven change from strategy, design, implementation readiness, benefits and change execution.
ASPIRE has over 20 years in delivering business change management solutions across Government agencies, resources, health, finance and technology industries.
We provide end to end Business Change Management services, based on best practice frameworks tailored to meet our client’s business outcomes. Our services have expanded into the Program and Project delivery areas, along with Agile and Digital Transformation, as our organisation grows and keeps ahead of industry and new technologies.
Our consultants are skilled across organisational change, structured Project delivery, Agile and adaptive models and how to combine the best of breed for your solution.
Dale Poole - Principal Consultant
An experienced Manager and Principal Consultant specialising in Change Leadership/Management, Project Management and Business Analysis, with proven capability across Change and Project Management methodologies (ADKAR, APMG, PCI, Kotter and, PRINCE2, Agile, PMBoK).
A strong, ethical leader who has worked across multiple industries, Dale has also led significant enterprise applications such as Oracle, ServiceNow, Microsoft (incl. Dynamics) and SAP, and is experienced across Data Analytics and Cloud, the digital transformation landscape and adapts quickly to new technologies and systems.
Dale demonstrates a strategic approach with a strong analysis skill-set, broad stakeholder engagement experience and an understanding of how change impacts people/employee performance. He is an adaptable, experienced senior professional who believes in empowering organisations and their people to achieve sustainable outcomes.
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Accomplished IT Professional with more than two decades of extensive expertise in Project, Program, and Portfolio Management across various industries including Mining, Oil & Gas, Finance, Insurance, Construction, and Government.
Strong senior consulting background encompasses a diverse range of roles, with demonstrated proficiency in Practice Management, Project and Program Management, Account Management, Service Delivery, Product and Application Development, Systems Integration, and Business Transformation.
Successful leadership across large and diverse teams, both in client consulting engagements and practice management roles. Key competencies lie in Project and Program Management, devising IT Strategies, establishing, improving, and governing PMOs, conducting Project Healthchecks and Reviews, as well as Project Rescue and Remediation initiatives. Excellent relationship building and adept at engaging stakeholders across all levels, from executive teams to individual project team members.
Certified in various methodologies and practices, including MSP, Professional Scrum Master, PMP, Prince2 and ITIL.
Batya Eaton - Senior Change Consultant
Batya Eaton is a holistic professional focussed on both technical excellence and psychological well-being. With over 15 years of experience, Batya combines her innate sense of connection with her practical industry experience. Her career has been focussed on behavioural change management centred on equally large scale and impact projects.
An adventurer at heart, Batya’s travels have immersed her in foreign cultures, providing an insight into the crux of behavioural change, understanding the source of individual perspective. By listening to their frame of reference, this culminates in an understanding of the essential requirements for project and program success.
Batya has had many impactful career successes, however, her passion has been and continues to be helping individuals and organisations achieve their definition of success and beyond.
Lisa Hooyer -Senior Change and Engagement Consultant
Lisa specialises in helping organisations through major business process, technology, people and systems change.
At a strategic level, Lisa works closely with C Level and General Managers on stakeholder analysis and leadership strategies in complex, rapidly changing political environments. Lisa can convert strategy into tactical operational steps, and bridge communication between both stakeholder groups using situation relevant change methods and tools. For example, stakeholder analysis and mapping to change impact assessments. Using these to develop and implement action plans to overcome gaps and influence key stakeholders.
Her passions shine when working with great teams, who care for each other, and enjoy being part of something bigger than themselves. She is happiest when part of a high performing team that is energetic, respectful and supportive of each other.
Joel Mendelson - Change Management and Business Process Consultant
An experienced manager specialising in Change, business process improvement, business analysis and strengthening organisational communication. Joel has a multitude of experience across industries in private, not-for-profit and government (State and Local) sectors, including defence, construction, engineering, shipbuilding, justice, land management, energy, healthcare. He has previously held leadership roles focussed on corporate governance, audit and risk management.
He has also had substantial experience in enterprise applications such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP and many large bespoke enterprise systems. With a keen interest in emerging business technologies, Joel is particularly interested in how artificial intelligence (AI) can be utilised to improve organisational outcomes.
Joel has significant stakeholder engagement experience, with a keen understanding of change leadership and how change affects all involved – from Board Chair and C-Suite to operational staff.
A determined professional, Joel thrives in environments where strong relationships can be developed, and where sound corporate governance and risk management and go hand in hand to ensure each change solution is on-target to achieve business transformations.
Aimee Wharton - Training & Administrative Coordinator
Organised and efficient administrative Coordinator who keeps ASPIRE CM running smoothly by managing all our administrative tasks. Coordinate general operations, acting as our point of contact for our consultants and clients, Aimee ensure everything is on schedule to meet or exceed deadlines.
Aimee schedules and coordinates all our training logistics, creates course outlimes and provides a quality lens to our facilitator materials, participant hand-outs, and evaluations. Aimee provides an eye for quality, manages our APMG Authorised Training Organisation responsibilities and serves as an amazing resource in development, research and collection of new or updated training ideas, methods and resources.
Irene Liakos - Training Facilitator
Irene is an experienced Product and Marketing Professional with over 20 years of expertise in leading product launches and managing change across both large organisations and startups. With an MBA from AGSM@UNSW, certifications as a Scrum Master and APMG Change Manager and Practitioner, Irene has worked with leading companies such as Telstra, Optus, Virgin, and Citi excelling at navigating complexity, influencing stakeholders, driving change and creating value.
Recognised for developing innovative, customer-focused products and building high-performing teams, Irene has educated hundreds of professionals in product management, product marketing, pricing strategy and change management. She lives in Sydney, Australia.
Michael Fong - Training Facilitator
Michael is an engaging learning facilitator who has over 30 years of experience in training, and project and quality management. He has assumed demanding, challenging roles as trainer/facilitator, consultant, change agent and project manager in dynamic, multinational environments, including Citibank and Shell.
He holds an MBA and has extensive practical experience as a management consultant, facilitator and trainer to multinational companies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. He lives in Melbourne, Australia
One Full-time Engagement, available April - Change Management and Agile Delivery Consultant
A Change Manager with extensive experience driving successful technology-based projects in Agile environments, having built a strong track record of delivering impactful transformations across both private and government sectors.
Qualified in both Agile Change Management and ACMP Change Management Foundations, provides hands-on expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies and specialises in guiding organizations through complex change initiatives. Focusing on technology transformations along side Business as Usual implementations, leveraging frameworks, data-driven strategies, and digital tools to ensure sustainable, organisation-centered outcomes.
Passionate about understanding change impacts and enhancing employee experiences through innovative tools, technology, and continuous development, empowering individuals to embrace change, achieve goals with confidence and bridge the gap between business strategy and successful adoption.
Experienced frontline leadership skills across hybrid teams and multi-site leadership, which provides a unique perspective on managing teams, engaging stakeholders, and navigating the complexities of change with empathy and precision.
