COR 527 - Leading Yourself and Others Through Change
Course Description
While organizations have spent a great deal of time on the project implementation side of change, they still struggle with the human element. Organizational restructuring, company mergers and acquisitions, technology implementations, software upgrades, process improvements and other big changes in the workplace can result in unforeseen problems, as well as frustration, confusion and tension among staff.
Recognizing that change is an inevitable part of today's workplace, this seminar is an opportunity to discuss change and the best road to successful outcomes. The focus will be on minimizing the negative effects of change. You will walk away from this seminar equipped with new tools and strategies to help you plan, implement and reinforce your next change effort, greatly improving your chances for smooth and successful change.
Course Details
Upon completing this course, successful students will be able to:
- Differentiate between common types of organizational change and explain their impact on individuals and teams.
- Describe key change management models and their application in workplace change initiatives.
- Identify the critical components of successful change efforts that support organizational goals and employee engagement.
- Assess factors that contribute to employee resilience and adaptability during periods of change.
Topics of Instruction
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Types of change
- Change models
- Components of successful change initiatives
- Building resilience during change
- Planning and implementing successful change initiatives
- Techniques to identify and minimize resistance to change
- Reinforcing new behaviours and processes