Managing Change
Overview
Someone once said that the only constant in life is change! It is a fact of life in organisations that over time, change will happen whether we like it or not. The key to managing this situation is to firstly understand the need for change in an ever-competitive market and then be prepared to proactively manage it.
Key Outcomes
This course introduce delegates to the concept and nature of change and then deals with the strategies and skills necessary to successfully manage it. Emphasis is placed on the importance of strategic thinking and the development of a workable strategic plan when managing change.
Finally delegates will leave the course understanding the reasons why, if change is not managed effectively, both they and their organisations will become irrelevant!
Duration
1 day
Content
- Why do we need to change? Is it better to be reactive or proactive? What are the effects on your organisation?
- Overview of the ‘condition and process’ approach to change
- Creating a ‘vision’ and empowering others
- The difference between tactical and strategic change
- Techniques for identifying the driving forces for change
- Overview of process improvement strategies (e.g. Six Sigma)
- Recognising threats and opportunities in your organisation
- Identifying and resolving potential implementation issues
- Developing your own strategic plan for change
- Adopting a quality-orientated style of management
- Why change doesn’t always result in positive benefits!
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