Finding a partner

For a full list of change management and training partners, visit the Google Apps Solutions Marketplace.

Benefits of working with a partner

Our experience has shown us that users are happier, more successful, and better able to use Google Apps to its full potential when there's a change management plan in place. Your partner will work closely with your Google Apps project team to help plan and execute change management activities for your Google Apps deployment. Engage your partner to:

• Deploy Google Apps faster
• Implement cost-effective support of all change management activities throughout deployment process
• Develop a change management project plan
• Complete organizational and user readiness tasks
• Create and deliver a communications plan
• Design a training curriculum adjusted to your company budget and logistics 
• Deliver training in various formats, including online training/e-learning, videos, live webinars, classroom training, and coaching sessions or workshops
• Ensure that the benefits of using Google Apps are quickly realized within your organization
• Provide access to all necessary readiness, communications, and training resources
• Share change management best practices

Choosing a partner

Choosing the right partner to help you develop and implement your change management and training activities is critical to the success of your Google Apps deployment. Here are some questions to ask potential partners:

• What is your change management / training expertise? Can you share feedback from previous customers?
• What training formats do you offer: online resources / videos / classroom training?
• What is your approach to project management? Have you created your own change management / training plan?
• Can you deliver training and localized materials in multiple languages?
• Can you deliver training across multiple locations?
• What is your approach to delivering Google Apps training? Are your trainers certified?
• What resources have you developed for your change management / Google Apps training? Are they aligned with Google's approach?
• Have you worked with companies with a similar size or industry? If yes, can you share case studies and references?