“Day 1” is a comprehensive integration system focused exclusively on creating “readiness” for organizations and employees when preparing to merge two business cultures. “Day 1” emphasizes a proactive, collaborative, and integrated process designed to deliver:

• Stabilization of the employee operating environment to preserve productivity, profitability, and growth
• Enhanced employee engagement through personal development, communications, and facilitation of the values migration process to stem the incidence of voluntary separations among essential personnel
• A robust, highly functional business platform with a “forward leaning” posture prepared to embrace change

Day 1 Presentation

The core of the “Day 1” approach is a well-established “unfreezing” methodology designed to orient and engage an entire organization in the change process through the use of tools, structure, and facilitation support provided by our consulting team.

“Day 1” combines action-research oriented workshops, internal communications strategies, and ongoing developmental platforms in a
self-directed format suited for rapid transition from the consulting team to company control.

“Day 1” is a robust and dynamic platform, with key elements ideally suited for retention as ongoing components of a professional development and organizational change initiative.

Day 1 Program Guide

Day 1 Glossary

“Day 1” utilizes an array of change management and integration oriented tools proven effective in both academic and applied settings.

The works of Lewin, Kotter, and other leading academics have been combined with 25+ years of field-based organizational change experience to deliver a positive and interactive integration experience for employees regardless of discipline or level.

Major integrations offer a complex set of challenges and opportunities for any organization. Our team of uniquely qualified specialists offers a mix of applied and academic backgrounds with a breadth of integration and “change leadership” experience to support your integration efforts.

Full bios of our team

Robert Rich

Chris Ragland

Lisa Nishii, PhD

Terry Sheehan

Fred W. Melchior Jr, PhD