Effective Change Management begins with a strategic look at the big picture:
Mobilize Leaders
Prepare the Workforce
Engage Shareholders
Transition Change
Manage Risk
Improve Performance
Change Management:
Understanding The People Side of Change
We are living in a time of great complexity, where organizations are challenged on many fronts. Change is constant, competition is fierce and global, and there is increased pressure to contain costs while still increasing market share.
The role of change management has taken on increased importance as leaders are more and more frequently being charged with creating and executing changes in direction, strategy and organization priorities. Those skilled in change management principles and in engaging others in change management processes will be much more successful in introducing and sustaining organization change initiatives.
A one day workshop for leaders offers an overview of the people side of change management. Upon leaving the workshop leaders will have a high level understanding of what their managers will be doing to successfully implement change, and their role in helping them achieve success. This is an interactive session and will draw on the experience of the participants to demonstrate key points.
A two day workshop, designed for those actually leading change initiatives, goes into much more depth and skill building regarding successful change management. Topics covered include:
Underlying drivers of behavior and resistance
The role of communication in change management
Overcoming resistance
Understanding people in transition
Dealing with fear
Coaching Conversations that build support and alignment
The critical role of the Sponsor
Helping the sponsor understand the scope of their role
Building a network of critical collaborators
Who do you need to know?
Who needs to know you?
Importance of self-managing through the process
The two day workshop is designed in a highly interactive experiential learning style. Participants come prepared to discuss a current change initiative in which they are or will be involved, and will use their current situation to assess what is going well, and what changes need to be made in order to assure success.
Don't let this be the perception around your change initiative!
How much change does your organization experience on a routine basis? Is your organization flexible enough, adaptable enough, to make smooth transitions?
Developing skills in Change Management processes can make the difference between organization success or failure. Give your key leaders an understanding of what it takes to execute change initiatives, and develop the skills required to successfully lead others through challenging change initiatives.
Fear of the unknown and lack of understanding about what the future holds prevents many employees from engaging in the coming change. Speed the rate of acceptance by keeping employees well informed of what is happening and why. Help them understand the impact of the change on them, and how they can prepare for the coming changes.
