Principles of Change & Implementation

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Course Objectives

Identify the types of change that occur in organizations and perceive change as an essential positive phenomenon
Recognize that adapting to change is all about attitude
Identify the stages of change we go through as we learn to deal with change and consider it as an opportunity for self-motivation and innovation
Change Readiness Assessment and translating the results into a Powerful Change Strategy
Understand the main responsibilities when leading staff through periods of change.
Recognize the main barriers to change, overcome resistance and establish how change can impact managers and staff.
Engage others to build their commitment to the required change.

Course Prerequisites

Management level experience

Course Outline

What is change?
Basics of change, including definitions and examples
The need for change and its nature from strategic to personal levels
Change process and Cycle
Human Reaction to Change
The pace of change and the pace at which people adopt change
The Four-Room Apartment of change and how to use it
How organizational culture can impact change
Stakeholder mapping to appreciate who will be affected by change & what action to take
Deciding on a Suitable Change Approach
Uncovering the enablers and constraints within your change
Selecting the Appropriate Tactic for Implementation
Choosing the best managing style for every aspect of change
Change start points: top-down, bottom-up or pilot sites
Agreeing change targets and objectives
Clarify the role of managers and other change agents
Identify the skills and qualities of effective change agents
Dealing with Resistance
Use the change curve to overcome individual barriers to change
Prepare motivational communication plans
Adapting to Change
Strategies for Dealing with Anger
Managing Stress
Monitor Progress and Maintain Momentum
Workshop Wrap-Up