Business Transformation Change Management
Disrupt, adapt, and transform for tomorrow's reality.
Business Transformation Change Management
Disrupt, adapt, and transform for tomorrow's reality.
Greg R. McGovern, MBA PMP
For over 20 years, Greg has implemented disruptive technologies and programs including: data warehousing, RFID, e-prescription, customized content delivery, smart cities, and automated vehicles at companies like Lotus, IBM, Bell, ZoomMed, Recast Media, Metrolinx, and LA Metro.
Currently, Greg is the Managing Director of Fort Point Management -
a professional services firm specializing in people centric business transformation and change management.
Change & Transformation Approach
Greg's approach is based on supporting internal leaders better manage the execution and implementation of change initiatives using a 'People-Centric Approach'.
By focusing on the execution and implementation of change and transformation initiatives, Greg is able to support leaders minimize resistance and maximize engagement during times of disruption.
His goal is simple: partner with organizations and team leaders to reduce the effort, risks, and costs associated with change-based initiatives; support teams and organizations to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities the current disruptive environments provide.
Change & Transformation Research
Greg currently teaches at Loyalist College, where he is able to continue his research into understanding innovation, disruption, individual resilience, and ultimately, business transformation.
His research has led to the development of a 'people-centric approach' to organizational change that focuses on individual change as its basis to more effectively manage resistance and engagement.
Greg's research has expanded to further understand the key indicators of team, organization, and industry disruption in an effort to better predict the need for change in advance.
Books & Publications
Why My Friends Are Rich and I am Not!
This book examines Greg's career journey from when he found himself at a painful crossroad, facing significant career challenges due to what he unflinchingly calls "poor career choices". While painful at the time, it became an incredible opportunity as it helped him to understand what was needed for a fulfilling and successful career.
Aimed both at those just starting their careers and those who have found themselves stalled mid-career, the approaches and practices provided are meant to maximize a person's individual career potential.
Coming December 2020
Drawing on Greg's experience implementing innovation and transformation, this book takes a deep dive into the elements of successful change and transformation in today’s fast paced business environment.
Staying away from buzz words and concepts, this book acts as a practical guide for leaders about to embark on any change-based initiative.
This book outlines the 'people-based approach' so critical to ensuring that the individuals within the organization make the critical changes within themselves in order for the organization to successfully manage change.