Course Length: 0.5 day

Course Overview

With constantly shifting global economies and technological developments, businesses are constantly changing to exploit opportunities. Companies no longer have the luxury of remaining the same. Therefore, managers must constantly prepare for and implement change, guiding their employees through periods of transition.

Target Audience

This course is intended for middle management, especially those with direct reports, who are responsible for managing organizational change and maintaining employee performance.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Plan for change.
  • Learn to communicate change.
  • Manage the impact of change on your team members.
  • Successfully implement changes at work.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Planning for Change

  • Topic 1A: Analyze the Process of Change
  • Topic 1B: Identify Barriers to Change
  • Topic 1C: Determine Available Support

Lesson 2: Communicating Change

  • Topic 2A: Utilize Adopters of Change
  • Topic 2B: Communicate Change

Lesson 3: Managing the Initial Impact of Change

  • Topic 3A: Educate Employees on the Change Process
  • Topic 3B: Implement Strategies to Deal with Stress
  • Topic 3C: Cope with Fear

Lesson 4: Implementing Change

  • Topic 4A: Engage Employees
  • Topic 4B: Capitalize on the Change Process
  • Topic 4C: Maximize the Benefits of Change
  • Topic 4D: Reframe Change
  • Topic 4E: Label Milestones
  • Topic 4F: Troubleshoot Issues
  • Topic 4G: Report Results