CCMP 101: Turning Curiosity into Certification | August Session (August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Curious about becoming a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)?

Join us for a one-hour information session that’s everything you wanted to know about the Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP®) certification but didn’t know who to ask! This monthly virtual session, hosted by the ACMP Florida Chapter, will provide a practical overview of the pathway to earning and maintaining a CCMP credential.

What We’ll Cover

Eligibility & Application Process
Understand the requirements, documentation, and common pitfalls to avoid when applying.
The CCMP Certification Exam
Learn what the exam covers, how it’s structured, and what to expect on exam day.
Maintaining Your CCMP Credential
Get clarity on recertification requirements, PDUs, and ongoing professional expectations.

Who Should Attend

Change practitioners considering CCMP certification
Professionals currently working on their application
CCMP candidates preparing for the exam
Anyone seeking clarity on maintaining their CCMP credential

Your Presenter

Phillip Johnson, CCMP®, is a seasoned change practitioner and professional development trainer with more than 20 years of experience supporting public sector, workforce, and education organizations through people-centered transformation. He is a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP®), leads the Professional Development Committee for the ACMP Florida Chapter, and brings deep expertise from his work with organizations such as KPMG, Ernst & Young, and state and local agencies. Phillip currently serves as the Training Coordinator for Strategic Optimization and Research (SOAR) LLC, where he develops and delivers customized training programs, supports credentialing initiatives, and advances professional learning aligned to organizational change and workforce development goals.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

Winning Support for Change: Leveraging Situational Mindsets (September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Winning Support for Change: Leveraging Situational Mindsets

Successful change requires more than a compelling vision. Successful change requires understanding how people interpret the situation they're facing. In this engaging session, Dr. Mary Lippitt introduces the concept of Situational Mindsets and demonstrates how leaders can build stronger support for change by viewing challenges through multiple strategic lenses. Participants will learn practical techniques to recognize differing perspectives, reduce resistance, strengthen critical thinking, and align stakeholders around shared priorities. By leveraging situational awareness rather than relying solely on personality or communication styles, attendees will gain actionable strategies to increase buy-in, make wiser decisions, and improve the success of organizational change initiatives

Key Takeaways

Change leaders must continually scan the terrain. Apply six situational mindsets to avoid blind spots and make change stick.
Resistance often reflects an opportunity to resolve fears. Change leaders must address four genuine concerns. The business case is not enough.
Motivation is temporary; commitment endures. Identify the WIIFM to gain lasting engagement.

Your Presenter

Dr. Mary Lippitt is the President of Enterprise Management, Ltd., an international consulting firm specializing in the execution of change and situational acumen.

She has taught at George Washington University, Georgetown University, the University of South Florida and St. Thomas University. She has conducted research on 6,000 leaders to examine business priority orientations to ensure strategic alignment.

Dr. Lippitt has published the award-winning Leadersheep: Saving the Herd, a business fable, along with the key questions to ensure change execution.

Dr. Lippitt's groundbreaking ideas have been featured in publications such as Leader to Leader, Executive Excellence, The Journal of Business Strategy, and McGraw-Hill’s Leadership Today.

She resides in Tampa and enjoys spending time with her grandsons, gardening, and live theater

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

ACMP Florida Chapter upcoming events

CCMP 101: Turning Curiosity into Certification | August Session (August 11, 2026)

Your Presenter

Winning Support for Change: Leveraging Situational Mindsets (September 15, 2026)