: Whether adopting new technology or adapting to a drastic shift in an organization's core focus, managers play a fundamental role in effecting changes. Based on D. Quinn Mills' book, Leadership: How to Lead, How to Live, a text used at Harvard Business School, this course addresses the key issues managers face in a dynamic environment. By understanding the steps in effecting change and how to overcome resistance, a manager can successfully lead change at various levels of an organization.
: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
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Lesson 1
Module 1: Understanding Organizational Change
Introduces the nature of organizational change and the role of managers in dynamic business environments.
Module 2: The Manager’s Role in Planning Change
Focuses on assessing readiness for change, setting objectives, and developing effective change plans.
Module 3: Implementing Change Initiatives
Examines strategies for executing change and aligning people, processes, and resources.
Module 4: Understanding Resistance to Change
Explores why individuals and teams resist change and common behavioral responses during transitions.
Module 5: Strategies for Overcoming Resistance
Addresses communication, engagement, and leadership techniques to reduce resistance and build commitment.
Module 6: Sustaining Change Across the Organization
Focuses on reinforcing change, measuring outcomes, and supporting long?term adoption at all organizational levels.
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