Nicholas Ranken
Senior Consultant, Atos Origin
Originally from a Brazilian / British background, I grew up in the UK and am now living in France since 2001.
I believe that effective communication is essential for succeeding any major change. If the stakeholders do not understand the change and do not have the necessary information to change, then how can we expect a project to succeed?
I have over seven years experience in change management consultancy, in particular change communications, on major international projects.
I am familiar with information systems, worldwide system deployments, systems integration, ERP software and best-of-breed integrated back-offices.
I have a strong interest in podcasting, a means of communication that is both innovative and humane. References on request.
I speak English, French, German and Brazilian Portuguese and have worked in the UK, Belgium and France.
Project management skills.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/nranken
Visit my blog at: http://www.changecommblog.com
95 contactsIn charge of change management for the deployment of harmonised business practices and a new IT system to seven French refineries (1000 man/days).
• Change analysis: populations, needs and impacts.
• Definition and implementation of the change management strategy.
• Responsible for training, communication and end-user coaching.
Responsible for communication and team coaching for two IT teams of approx. 200 consultants and engineers working in the telecommunications sector.
• Stakeholder analysis
• Definition of communication strategy and plan.
• Change facilitation
• Team coaching
Team leader for a group of five consultants.
Responsible for change management proposals (2000-15000 man/days) for large international projects.
(SchlumbergerSema was acquired by Atos Origin)
2001 - 2005Responsible for the communication strategy of a major change project for Schlumberger Oilfield Services: the worldwide deployment of harmonised business processes and an integrated business system solution (Lawson ERP, Siebel, CommerceOne, etc).
• Definition and management of worldwide change communication strategy.
• Conception and implementation of communication channels.
• Establishment and management of a network of communicators.
• Creation of communication function for a new business support centre in Dubai.
Read more at: http://www.changecommblog.com/2004/09/09/lawson...
(Sema Group was acquired by Schlumberger)
2000 - 2001Various change management missions for the Institutions of the European Union.
• Evaluation of a pilot project and organisational consultancy related to mail-handling
procedures and the introduction of a paperless workflow.
• Responsible for end-user training and support (in French and English).
• Change workshops, presentations and user documentation tailored for different groups.