Connecting People with Asset Management
My name is Martin Kerr, and I am a passionate Asset Management and Change Management professional. I have delivered training to thousands of people around the world on these topics and simplified the adoption and use of Asset Management to help them get the most value for their organisations.
I assist organisations in developing their Asset Management Systems, support their preparation for ISO Certification, and coach them on how to deliver value by understanding their culture, leadership, and management.
I was the lead convenor of ISO 55001:2024 (International Standard for Asset Management)
I am the Technical Director for the Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA) exam and the Global Certification Scheme (managed by the World Partners in Asset Management).
I am a Technical Lead in the Asset Management Body of Knowledge (AMboK) Team with the Asset Management Council of Australia.
I am a previous project lead in the Global Forum of Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM)
- Certified Fellow in Asset Management (CFAM)
- Asset Management Chartered Professional (AMCP)
- Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA)
- Certified Practising Project Director (CPPD)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Assessor and Trainer
Episodes
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
6 min
Continuous Improvement
In this episode, we explore Continuous Improvement and the organisational mindset required to sustain Asset Management maturity over time. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how continuous improvement relies on culture, leadership, learning, and organisational adaptability. We also examine why resistance to change often occurs when improvement initiatives are experienced as constant disruption rather than meaningful progress toward long-term value realization.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
7 min
Monitoring
In this episode, we explore Monitoring and the role performance measurement plays in understanding organisational and asset performance. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how monitoring creates visibility, accountability, and opportunities for improvement. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when increased monitoring is perceived as surveillance, loss of autonomy, or additional organisational pressure.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
9 min
Outcomes and Impacts
In this episode, we explore Outcomes and Impacts and how organisations measure whether Asset Management activities are delivering intended value. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the importance of aligning organisational behaviours and performance measures with strategic outcomes. We also examine why resistance to change often appears when organisations redefine success, accountability, or performance expectations.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
7 min
Supply Chain Management
In this episode, we explore Supply Chain Management and the role suppliers, contractors, and external partners play in Asset Management success. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how collaboration, governance, and communication influence supply chain performance and resilience. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when organisations alter supplier relationships, procurement models, or contractor management expectations.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Asset Repurposing or Disposal
In this episode, we explore Asset Repurposing or Disposal and the strategic decisions organisations make at the end of an asset’s useful life. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the emotional, operational, and cultural impacts associated with retiring, replacing, or repurposing assets. We also examine why resistance to change often occurs when long-standing assets, processes, or operational identities are challenged or removed.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
7 min
Incident Management and Response
In this episode, we explore Incident Management and Response and how organisations prepare for, respond to, and recover from unplanned events. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the role culture, leadership, and communication play during high-pressure situations. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge after incidents when organisations introduce new controls, procedures, or accountability measures in response to failures.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
7 min
Maintenance Delivery
In this episode, we explore Maintenance Delivery and how organisations execute maintenance activities to sustain asset performance, reliability, and risk control. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the challenge of transforming maintenance from a reactive function into a strategic value contributor. We also examine why resistance to change commonly emerges when maintenance teams experience increased governance, planning discipline, or changes to long-established work practices.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Asset Operation
In this episode, we explore Asset Operation and the day-to-day activities required to safely and effectively deliver services through assets. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how operational behaviours, decision-making, and leadership influence long-term asset performance. We also examine why resistance to change often appears when operational teams are asked to adopt new procedures, technologies, or performance expectations.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Integrated Reliability
In this episode, we explore Integrated Reliability and the role reliability practices play in delivering predictable performance and organisational value. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how reliability requires alignment between operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when organisations attempt to move from reactive maintenance cultures toward proactive and reliability-focused behaviours.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Asset Creation and Acquisition
In this episode, we explore Asset Creation and Acquisition and how organisations plan, design, procure, and deliver assets that support long-term value realization. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how early project decisions influence future culture, operations, and organisational capability. We also examine why resistance to change often emerges when new assets introduce unfamiliar technologies, processes, or workforce expectations.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management