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
8 min
Systems Engineering
In this episode, we explore Systems Engineering and the structured approach organisations use to design, integrate, and manage complex systems across their life cycle. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the importance of cross-functional collaboration, integration, and shared understanding. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when engineering decisions impact operational teams, maintenance practices, or organisational priorities.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
9 min
Configuration Management
In this episode, we explore Configuration Management and the importance of maintaining accurate and controlled information about assets and systems. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how configuration discipline supports reliability, governance, and decision-making. We also examine why resistance to change often emerges when organisations attempt to strengthen control, accountability, or compliance in environments previously driven by informal practices.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Asset Management Data and Information Systems
In this episode, we explore Asset Management Data and Information Systems and the technologies organisations use to support Asset Management activities. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss why digital transformation is ultimately a people transformation. We also examine why resistance to change commonly occurs when new systems alter workflows, responsibilities, or established operational practices.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Asset Management Data and Information Management
In this episode, we explore Asset Management Data and Information Management and how organisations collect, manage, maintain, and utilise information to support value realization. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how information management relies on behavioural consistency, accountability, and organisational trust. We also examine why resistance to change often appears when new data requirements increase workload, visibility, or governance oversight.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
9 min
Asset Management Data and Information Standards
In this episode, we explore Asset Management Data and Information Standards and the importance of consistency, quality, and governance across organisational information systems. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the behavioural challenges associated with standardisation and process discipline. We also examine why resistance to change can occur when employees perceive standards as restrictive, bureaucratic, or disconnected from operational realities.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
7 min
Asset Management Data and Information Strategy
In this episode, we explore Asset Management Data and Information Strategy and the role information plays in supporting effective decision-making. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how organisations must build trust in data while also improving data governance, accountability, and capability. We also examine why resistance to change often emerges when organisations shift from experience-based decision-making toward more data-driven approaches.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
9 min
Knowledge Management
In this episode, we explore Knowledge Management and how organisations capture, share, retain, and apply critical organisational knowledge. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the importance of breaking down silos, supporting collaboration, and protecting institutional knowledge. We also examine why resistance to change can emerge when organisations introduce new systems or processes that disrupt familiar ways of accessing or controlling information.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Organisational Change Management
In this episode, we explore Organisational Change Management itself and its role in enabling sustainable Asset Management transformation. Through the lens of organisational behaviour, leadership, communication, and culture, we discuss how successful change is ultimately about people adopting new ways of thinking and working. We also examine why resistance to change should not simply be viewed as negativity, but as valuable feedback that helps organisations understand readiness, engagement, and organisational risk.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
9 min
Competence Management
In this episode, we explore Competence Management and the importance of developing the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required for effective Asset Management. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how learning, capability uplift, and workforce confidence influence organisational adoption. We also examine why resistance to change often emerges when people feel unprepared, unsupported, or threatened by new expectations and competencies.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Organisational Culture
In this episode, we explore Organisational Culture and its influence on behaviour, decision-making, and Asset Management maturity. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss why culture is often the deciding factor between successful transformation and organisational stagnation. We also examine why resistance to change is frequently rooted in deeply embedded beliefs, habits, and informal ways of working that have developed over time.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management