Leading Change in Higher Education: Akari’s Strategic Approach to Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement

Digital transformation in higher education is about more than just implementing new systems – it’s about aligning people, processes, and purpose across the entire institution.

This guide outlines Akari Software’s proven approach to change management, purpose-built for curriculum transformation. It offers a practical framework to help institutions embed new practices, build internal capacity, and drive long-term adoption – anchored in governance, collaboration, and stakeholder trust.

What You’ll Learn

• Why Technology Isn’t Enough – Discover why successful transformation depends on more than technical delivery – and what must be embedded from the start to ensure lasting change.
• The Power of the Change Lead -Understand the pivotal role of the internal Change Lead in bridging institutional priorities with day-to-day academic operations.
• Readiness Through Discovery – Learn how Akari’s Discovery phase helps institutions surface risks, clarify priorities, and lay a strong foundation before implementation begins.
• Engagement at Every Level – Explore a scalable, tiered model for stakeholder engagement that balances inclusive participation with strategic oversight.
• Phased Implementation for Real Impact – See how early engagement, sandbox testing, and soft launches build trust, refine solutions, and improve institutional fit.
• Beyond Go-Live: Sustaining Momentum – Find out how Akari supports institutions post-implementation – monitoring adoption, refining processes, and embedding new behaviours for long-term success.