Leading the Transition

Change is the single most important element of successful organization management today. Successful change management entails thoughtful planning and sensitive implementation, which is achieved through consultative communication. It needs focus, discipline and the ability to communciate effectively and clearly across teams. Whether it’s the implementation of a new strategy or a core operational initiative - effective change management can be the difference between organizational success and failure. It is not enough to acknowledge the importance of change, but how do you get people to make the transition? This practical course will provide you with the structure, tools and techniques for planning, implementing, and overcoming resistance in order to meet organizational goals. You will learn all you need to know about adapting to change, from initiating modifications to an orderly and controlled change management process.

Our Solutions

Driving forces for change Examine the major contributors of change within organizations - both internal and external.		Planning change Learn the techniques of planning successful change programs for both the short and the long term.
Managing transition Understand techniques to assist change recipients through the different phases of change.		Implementing change Identify the 5 levels of execution, including effective communication, progress monitoring, and possible modifications.
Consolidating change Develop processes for reviewing assumptions, maintaining momentum, and building on change.		Dealing with resistance Identify common causes for resistance to change and methodologies for dealing with negative reactions.

Expected Outcomes

• Understand change management and the driving forces behind it
• Develop techniques to deal with resistance and overcome negativity
• Identify common problems and how to overcome them
• Differentiate the various phases and stages of transition in order to help people move forward
• Develop an action plan to implement a change management process successfully

Who Should Attend

• Experienced public officials and managers, heads of parastatals, career civil servants, leaders of NGOs, and team leaders who are required to formulate and implement strategies.
• Valuable for experienced managers, supervisors and team leaders who are required to transition teams through change.
• Important for all personnel involved in the change process and who can impact the successful implementation of change within their organization.

Core Learning and Development Competencies

This module has been designed to support the development of the following core competency areas identified to facilitate individual and organizational success:

• Integrity and trust
• Interpersonal savvy
• Understanding others
• Vision and purpose
• Public value

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