Change Management and How to Lead Change

Course Code

MGT-390

Duration

3 Days

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Course Overview

Implementing change is not always easy. Some accept it; some resist it before accepting and some reject it. Change management is a structured approach to shifting individuals, teams and organizations from a current state to a desired future state. It is an organizational process aimed at empowering employees to accept and embrace changes in their current environment. This course provides change-leaders the tools and skills to manage and lead change.

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Target Audience

Anyone empowered to lead change or anyone intending to implement change

Course Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the subject and supervisory/managerial experience

Expected Accomplishments

Ability to reflect on the principles of change management
Use various methods for planning change
Understand the required steps for change
Facilitate change activities with others and achieve change
Identify human and financial factors in the consideration of change
Be aware of the true importance of communication and involving people to facilitate effective change
Identify resistance to change and facing the pitfalls
Understand the role of leadership in driving change

Course Outline

The principles of change management
Methods of planning for change
Using planning tools
The importance of communication
Thinking about change
Getting commitment and involvement
Types of change and the 10 steps of change
Differing approaches to leadership and change
Kotter’s ”Eight Stage Process” to change management
Development of a change action plan
Discussions/coaching, feedback, questions, and action plan to “Apply” for the next year