ACTIVATE System™
Put your lessons learned to work.
Most teams write down what they learned and never use it. The next effort starts the same way the last one did. But lessons don't have to wait until an effort ends — they can be captured and activated while the work is still happening. The ACTIVATE System™ is a six-step digital system that makes that possible — so you can put your lessons to work on your own, without starting from scratch every time.
The ACTIVATE System™ is one of three ways CROSSING CHANGE helps organizations turn experience into execution. See how the system works together →
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What's actually inside the ACTIVATE System™?
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Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
A six-step digital system that turns your lessons learned into execution, continuously and independently — built directly from what Nina used with clients at IBM and as a federal practitioner, now updated to incorporate AI and reviewed by two PMPs. It includes the ACTIVATE System™ Navigator, step-by-step tools, AI prompts, and a worked examples document.
Built by Nina Blassengale, PMP · Prosci · PMI-CPMAI · 20+ years in project management, change management, and performance improvement
In their words
"Nina conducted annual lessons learned workshops and created impactful progress tracking tools for my program that we continue to use."
Supervisory Policy Analyst, Government Agency"Nina led our team through a months-long process to develop long and short term plans and meaningful improvements — a true professional in project management, planning, and facilitation."
Senior Associate Director, Government AgencyCompanion guides for specific situations
Three guides built for specific challenges — $497 each.
Already own the ACTIVATE System™?
You don't need a PMP or Prosci certification to run this system. This guide shows you how to lead the work with confidence — right where you are.
Requires the ACTIVATE System™
Buy →Some organizations resist change before it even starts. This guide gives you the language, the moves, and the patience to activate lessons learned inside a culture that pushes back.
Requires the ACTIVATE System™
Buy →Haven't captured your lessons yet?
No lessons captured yet? No problem. This guide walks you through a six-activity facilitation process that collects what your team already knows — in 90 minutes.
Can be purchased standalone
Buy →Need just one tool?
Nine standalone tools available individually. Each one is focused, ready to use, and built for a specific project management or change management need. Choose what fits your situation.
Before you purchase
The ACTIVATE System™ includes PDF guides, Word documents for each step tool, and an Excel Action Map. Everything is delivered as an instant download after purchase.
It depends on your organization's pace. The six steps are designed to be worked through sequentially, but you don't have to complete them all at once. Most practitioners move through Steps 1–3 in a few focused sessions.
Yes. Nina offers coaching through the ACTIVATE System™ for practitioners who want a thinking partner alongside them. See what's inside Capability by Design™ →
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