Leading Change

Leading Change

Course Description

This course equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead and manage change effectively in any organization. It focuses on understanding the dynamics of change, strategies for successful change implementation, and how to overcome resistance to change.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the key concepts and stages of change management.
  • Develop strategies to effectively initiate and implement change.
  • Learn to communicate change effectively and manage resistance.
  • Enhance leadership skills to support and sustain organizational change.

Course Modules

  1. Introduction to Change Management
    • Overview of change management theories and models.
    • Understanding the nature and impact of change in organizations.
  2. Planning for Change
    • Identifying the need for change and setting clear, achievable objectives.
    • Developing a structured approach for implementing change.
  3. Strategic Leadership for Change
    • Leading change: key leadership qualities and behaviors that drive successful change initiatives.
    • Case studies on strategic leadership and change in higher education and other sectors.
  4. Communicating Change
    • Effective communication strategies to facilitate change.
    • Engaging stakeholders and building commitment throughout the change process.
  5. Overcoming Resistance to Change
    • Identifying and addressing barriers to change.
    • Techniques for managing resistance and fostering a supportive culture for change.

 

Sustaining Change

  • Strategies to ensure long-term success and prevent regression.
  • Embedding change into the organization’s culture to achieve lasting impact.
  1. Capstone Project
    • Participants will design a comprehensive change management plan for a real or simulated scenario.
    • Projects will be presented to peers and instructors for feedback and evaluation.

Assessment Methods

  • Participation in discussions and role-play exercises.
  • Reflective journals on learning experiences and personal development.
  • Final presentation of the capstone project.

This course aims to create skilled leaders who can navigate and steer their organizations through the complexities of change, ensuring adaptability and growth in rapidly evolving environments.

 

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