Managing Change Successfully 
Managing change successfully
We are all subjected to change in one way or another and nearly all change has implications for the people who work within them. This course helps participants understand the different effects change can have, people’s likely reactions, and employ strategies to make for a smooth transition whilst change is happening.
Who should attend?
Managers who will need to implement change, and those who have change imposed on them.
Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Determine the cause and nature of change
- Predict the resistances that people may have to change, and determine the reasons why people accept and welcome change
- Identify change management strategies
- Use tested methods of planning and implementing change successfully
Content
The nature of change
- Why it happens
- How it happens
How change affects people
- Barriers that influence resistance
- What motivates acceptance
Establishing empathy
- The people factor
- Identifying feelings and aptitudes
Strategies for managing change
- Overview of strategy theories and their implications
- The role of those implementing change
- Leading a team through change
- Responsibilities of the individual
Planning change
- Choosing and implementing an appropriate strategy
- Anticipating reactions and effects
- Managing the process
- Monitoring progress
Action planning
Duration
1 day




