Championing Change

The pace at which organizations need to respond to the changing marketplace is staggering—especially in today's economy. Championing Change defines the role of managers as implementers of change, and stresses the importance of managing change effectively.

Course Outline: Module 1: Becoming a Champion of Change

Change continues to be at the top of business agendas and in the forefront of leaders’ minds. During this module, we explore what it means to be a champion of change, and we introduce the five steps to championing change.

Module 2: Building the Case for Change

In this module, we examine ways to build the case for change, create a sense of urgency around the change, and help people understand that maintaining the status quo is often more risky than change can ever be.

Module 3: Creating the Vision for Change

Vision is essential in organizational change because it provides direction. During this module, we look at ways to create a compelling picture of what your change will look like once it is fully and successfully implemented.

Module 4: Designing the Plan

In order for your change initiative to be successfully implemented, you will need to develop a plan. As a champion of change, you must provide a framework to plan and communicate what needs to be done, and who is going to do it. We develop that framework during this module.

Module 5: Mobilizing Your People

People are the most significant element in successful change implementation. During this module, we explore why people resist change, identify ways to minimize that resistance, and determine how to deal with resistance when it does occur.

Module 6: Maintaining the Momentum for Change

Implementing change is a marathon, not a sprint. In this module, we look at specific techniques and practices that you can use to support the change process and keep the momentum going.

Performance Outcomes:

  • Describe why it’s important to embrace and initiate change.
  • Build a case for change and create a sense of urgency to drive people out of their comfort zones.
  • Create a vision of what the change will look like once it is fully and successfully implemented.
  • Work with people to get buy-in and commitment to the change.
  • Keep the momentum going and sustain the change effort.

Course Length:

One day

Includes:

Participant materials and development tools

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