Change Management - Organizational Capacity for Change
Learn to assess organizational capacity for change and the tools and processes for implementing successful change.
Description
Change Management - Organizational Capacity for Change is a course that presents you with a range of factors, which if implemented effectively, can result in an organization developing a positive capacity for change.
A positive capacity for change is perhaps one of the most valuable traits that an organization can possess in today's market. It helps assure management and stakeholders that if the organization encounters a period of change, they have the necessary means in place to deal with it. It also reminds staff of the fact that change is unavoidable and needs to be embraced rather than feared if organizations wish to remain relevant. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to develop such a capacity within an organization.
First you will learn about the factors that must be in place for an organization to possess a positive capacity for change. You will study eight key factors that research suggests helps develop a positive organizational capacity for change. Each factor focuses on a different element of the organization such as: the role of middle management, the creation of a culture of accountability, and the role trust plays in the process. Next you will study a range of tools and processes that help implement change across an organization. By studying these tools and processes, you will develop the skills necessary to help individuals, teams, and large systems, come to terms with change when it has been implemented.
This course will be of great interest to professionals working in an industry that is currently experiencing, or will soon be experiencing change, and wish to play a prominent role in the change management process. The course will also be of interest to small business owners who wish to learn more about guiding their business and employees through a period of change.
Modules
Module 1: Factors Affecting Organizational Capacity for Change - Leadership and Management
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Learning Outcomes
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What is Organizational Capacity for Change?
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Trustworthy Leadership
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Trusting Followers
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Capable Champions
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Involving Middle Management
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Module 2: Factors Affecting Organizational Capacity for Change - Communication, Accountability and Innovation
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Learning Outcomes
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Systems Thinking
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Communication Systems
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Accountable Culture
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Innovative Culture
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Module 3: Organizational Capacity for Change - Tools and Processes
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Learning Outcomes
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Change Management Tools and Processes for the Individual
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Change Management Tools and Processes for Teams
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Change Management Tools and Processes for Large Systems
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Module 4: Change Management - Organizational Capacity for Change Assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course the learner will be able to: - Discuss the importance of an organization having a positive capacity for change; - Define the various factors that must be in place for an organization to develop a positive capacity for change; - Develop the skills necessary to facilitate change management workshops with individuals, teams, and large systems; - Determine the role that middle management can play in the change process; - Discuss the importance of trust and communication in developing a positive organizational capacity for change.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
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