Enspirix Teams with the Institute of Applied Creativity to Expand Change Leadership Capabilities

Enspirix, a leading collaborative workplace consulting firm has announced it has formed an alliance with the Institute of Applied Creativity (IAK) USA to offer clients an expanded range of individual and organizational development services that can help accelerate technology adoption and foster sustainable workplace collaboration.The portfolio of activities includes focused seminars, workshops, meeting facilitation and coaching that serve to complement and enrich enterprise technology initiatives. Combined services are integrated and tailored to meet specific client needs.

‘We’re delighted to be working with the IAK USA and know our clients will be too,’ said John P. Crawford, co-founder and Managing Partner with Enspirix who heads the firms Change Leadership Practice. ‘Their expertise in the human dimensions of Collaboration will greatly enhance the projects we jointly deliver.’

Enterprise-wide Collaboration initiatives often utilize technology platforms as a central mechanism for orchestrating organizational change and business transformation. Platforms typically introduce new technical capabilities such as file sharing, instant messaging, wikis and or other social media to workers with the intent of spurring knowledge sharing and productive interactions that can lead to competitive advantage. However, achieving cross-organization adoption of the technology can involve significant behavioral and procedural shifts to fully realize the envisioned gains. Workers benefit from programs which assist them in effectively making the transition.

‘We develop the soft skills that go with the software,’ said Daniela Puzzovio, Managing Partner at IAK. ‘Our unique methods help individuals and organizations to adapt faster. That’s why our alliance with Enspirix’s work in collaborative technologies is such a good fit.’

Founded in Germany in 1970, the IAK focuses on supporting individuals, teams and organizations in the areas of Leadership, Cooperation and Innovation & Creativity. Its international network of coaches / trainers has worked extensively with individuals and organizations in Europe and the United States on cross-cultural initiatives to shape new processes and guide successful implementation. A key aspect of the IAK USA’s core service supporting Cooperation focuses on helping individuals, teams and organizations to be more effective collaborators.