BMC 358 - Change Management Theory and Application
Course Description
In the 21st century, organizations and workplaces experience constant change. Changes in leadership, organizational structure, operational systems and business culture impact business outcomes and the individuals involved. In this introduction to change theory, the underlying human behaviour elements and organizational processes will be integral as the focus is on the people impacted by change and those leading and managing it. Learn organizational change strategies through different lenses and frameworks, and examine interventions and tools to plan and manage the change process. Learn technique and tactics to facilitate change within an organization, through engaged processes.
Note: Formerly BMC 324 Change Management. Students who completed BMC 324 are exempt from taking this course.
Course Details
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize theories and types of change
- Evaluate alignment of an organization’s change plan to its business strategy
- Identify roles and responsibilities of individuals and teams, and organization’s approach to change management
- Implement a project management approach to change management process
- Discuss your organizations’ approach to change and produce an outline plan for your identified change project.
Notes
It is strongly recommended that students registered in the Certificate in Change Management complete this course before taking other courses in the program.
For non-certificate students, some previous workplace experience is recommended.
Applies Towards the Following Program(s)
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Adult and Community Education : Optional Courses
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Career and Academic Advising : Optional Courses
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in e-Learning : Optional Courses
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Workplace Learning : Optional Courses
- Certificate in Change Management : Core Courses
- Change Management Process : Required
- Human Resource Management Certificate : Optional Courses
- Occupational Health and Safety Diploma : Core Courses
Greta Martin has held senior human resource leadership positions in a variety of organizations since 2001, most recently at Alberta Health Services and Rocky View County. In addition to leading all types of human resource teams she has led diverse organization wide project teams for major changes in processes, information technology, work culture, shift to flexible work conditions/remote work and reorganizations and mergers.