ACMP Florida Chapter upcoming events

Power Networking: Live, In-Person Event in Tallahassee (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Power Networking brings together professionals from across the business transformation space for an evening of focused discussion, knowledge sharing, and genuine connection.

Join us for Power Networking! An event where each round brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds discussing relevant professional topics, giving you the opportunity to exchange insights, share your favorite tools and resources, and hear fresh perspectives from peers you might never have crossed paths with otherwise. Expect the kind of dialogue that sparks new ideas and builds lasting professional relationships.

What to Expect:

Engaging, topic-driven conversations with fellow professionals
A chance to share your expertise and learn from others
Snacks and drinks provided
Prizes for standout contributions
Attendees drawn from professional organizations across Florida

This event is open to all professionals — members and non-members welcome.

Location/Venue:

The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (Mag Lab)

First Floor

1800 E. Paul Dirac Dr.

Tallahassee, FL 32310

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CCMP 101: Turning Curiosity into Certification | July Session (July 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 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.

AI for Change Management featuring Melanie Franklin (July 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

AI for Change Management

Melanie Franklin will use her experience of AI adoption over the last 2 years to describe the impact AI is having on the management of change. She will identify actions we can take and techniques we can use to scope and plan our changes, sharing her examples of what uses of AI deliver the most value and which ones waste more time than they save. As we are guiding others through AI transformations, she will also provide tips and ideas for how we can use our own experience of AI adoption to build empathy for those impacted by AI transformation.

Your Presenter

Melanie Franklin provides managers, teams, and change professionals with instant access to practical, proven techniques for every blocker encountered during workplace transformation.

As the founder of Changeability Pro®, she has built a platform that combines 30+ years of hands-on leadership experience with AI-powered guidance to deliver the right answers at the right moment. Whether you knew her as the lead at Agile Change Management or are discovering Capability for Change Limited for the first time, her mission remains: making business change painless and productive.

How she builds your capability:

Proven Frameworks: Practical, up-to-date techniques for upskilling and re-skilling teams.
Scientific Foundation: Insights from 8 years of formal study in Neuroscience for Change.
Human-Centric Results: Reducing workplace stress to improve quality of life across communities.

Her Roles & Expertise:

Training & Coaching: Chief Examiner for global qualifications in Agile and Neuroscience.
Consulting & Speaking: Author and keynote speaker for organizations ranging from the United Nations and Toyota to the NHS and L’Oréal.
AI Literacy: Integrating the "new norm" of AI tools into modern transformation strategies.

Let’s Solve Your Blockers

Melanie is a pragmatist. Her work is judged by being useful, relevant, and timely. If you are facing a specific challenge in your project or program, she wants to hear about it.

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.

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)?

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

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

Virtual Presentation Featuring Veronica Stewart (August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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Your Presenter

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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.