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
Asset Management Strategy and Objectives
In this episode, we explore Asset Management Strategy and Objectives and how organisations translate strategic intent into coordinated action. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the importance of aligning strategy with leadership behaviours, culture, governance, and workforce capability. We also examine why resistance to change often emerges when employees cannot see how strategic objectives connect to operational realities or personal accountability.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Risk
In this episode, we explore Risk and how organisations manage uncertainty to protect and create value through Asset Management. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we examine how risk perception influences behaviour, decision-making, and organisational priorities. We also discuss why resistance to change often increases when people perceive new initiatives as threats to safety, stability, workload, or operational performance.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Management of Change
In this episode, we explore Management of Change and its role in systematically identifying, assessing, implementing, and communicating change across assets, systems, and processes. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the difference between managing technical change and leading people through change. We also examine why resistance to change is not simply an obstacle to remove, but often a signal of uncertainty, risk perception, or lack of organisational readiness.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
9 min
Technical Standards and Legislation
In this episode, we explore Technical Standards and Legislation and the importance of aligning Asset Management activities with regulatory and compliance obligations. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we examine how organisations balance technical compliance with practical operational realities. We also discuss why resistance to change can emerge when new standards, procedures, or legislative requirements disrupt established habits, systems, or workforce routines.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
9 min
Asset Management Assurance and Audit
In this episode, we explore Asset Management Assurance and Audit and the role assurance plays in building confidence, governance, and continuous improvement. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how audits can either strengthen organisational learning or create fear and defensiveness depending on culture and leadership approach. We also examine why resistance to change often surfaces when assurance activities are perceived as compliance exercises rather than opportunities to improve performance and capability.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Asset Management System
In this episode, we explore the Asset Management System and how organisations integrate people, process, governance, and information to consistently deliver value from assets. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss the reality that systems alone do not create transformation — people do. We also examine why resistance to change commonly emerges when organisations introduce new frameworks, governance structures, or ways of working without adequately preparing the workforce for behavioural change.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
7 min
Asset Management Policy
In this episode, we explore the Asset Management Policy and its role in setting organisational direction, principles, and commitment to Asset Management. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how policies only become meaningful when they influence behaviour, decision-making, and leadership actions. We also examine why resistance to change often occurs when policies are introduced without clear communication, leadership sponsorship, or practical integration into day-to-day operations.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
10 min
Asset Costing and Valuation
In this episode, we explore Asset Costing and Valuation and how organisations use financial and non-financial information to support Asset Management decision-making. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we examine the challenges of shifting organisational thinking from short-term cost control toward whole-of-life value realization. We also discuss why resistance to change can emerge when new financial approaches disrupt established budgeting practices, reporting structures, or operational priorities.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
8 min
Stakeholder Management
In this episode, we explore Stakeholder Management and the critical role people play in the success or failure of Asset Management initiatives. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we discuss how effective engagement, communication, trust, and collaboration influence organisational adoption. We also examine why resistance to change often occurs when stakeholders feel excluded, unheard, or unclear about impacts to their work, and how proactive engagement strategies can build ownership and support for change.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
8 min
Organisational Purpose and Context
In this episode, we explore Organisational Purpose and Context and why every successful Asset Management initiative must begin with a clear understanding of what the organisation exists to achieve. Through the lens of Organisational Change Management, we examine how strategy, culture, governance, stakeholder expectations, and external pressures influence the success of Asset Management. We also discuss why resistance to change often emerges when people cannot see how change aligns with organisational purpose, and how leaders can create alignment by connecting Asset Management outcomes to meaningful organisational objectives.
#ISO55001 #ChangeManagement #GFMAM Structured Change | Applying Asset Management