Leading Strategic Change

Overview

This programme aims to look at ways to clarify the need for change and examines the barriers and pitfalls. It will also identify methods of implementing successful change. Participants will be introduced to new concepts and be involved in exercises to understand key change theories.

Learning objectives

You will be able to:

· Successfully deliver a change strategy in your own environment
· Ensure that the organisation is able to respond to change
· Use a set of proven techniques which will allow you to create the future vision, establish a realistic view of the present and to provide a methodical way to minimise risk as you move towards the new way
· Use models and practical advice that will help you to bring about effective change in a variety of situations

Course content

you will be able to

· Understanding the need for change and its impact on the environment
· Creating and communicating a shared vision of the future
· Developing a change strategy
· Setting strategic goals
· Evaluating and utilising the power and influence of those involved including stakeholders
· Influencing skills

Understanding and working with the organisational culture

What is the existing culture?
· Managing change in a multicultural society
· Understanding and managing resistance to change
· Change and the individual
· Working with teams in a change environment

Making change happen

· Developing a change programme
· Project management
· Refocusing the organisation
· Managing risks

Planning the future

· Development of an action plan