Course description
Description "There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things."
Research suggests that as many as two-thirds of all change initiatives are unsuccessful to some extent. And, the words above of Niccolo Machiavelli illustrate the challenges of introducing and managing change.
Reorganizing, restructuring and implementation of new systems and working practices are important elements of most change programmes. These nearly always involve the support and commitment of staff.
Yet, successful change can be achieved at individual, team and organisational levels through the use of a number of practical tools and skills. Change is best achieved through the understanding and commitment of the people involved - but there are occasions when an Exocet may be needed!
This highly successful and practical 1 day course investigates the main theories and underpinning principles and relates these to current changes in the commercial and public sectors.
A wide range of tools are discussed and practised in relation to individual, group and organizational change. In particular hard skills will be explored including:
- strategic planning
- systems thinking
- gap analysis
- force-field analysis
- scenario planning
- stakeholder mapping
- options for change
- surfacing problems
- process consulting
- organizational development
- the learning organization questionnaire
It is essential to possess the practical techniques for managing change, yet the greatest challenges are often to be found with the people dimension. The soft skills of communication; negotiation; persuasion; assertiveness etc combined with personal skills of motivation, endurance, and resilience are all needed to overcome potential resistance and inertia.
The emphasis throughout the course is to bring practical applications to the circumstances facing delegates.
All participants are encouraged to bring with them their own experiences and plans so that strategies can be developed for intervention in the workplace.
This course is particularly suitable for delivery in-house as part of the strategy of encouraging change. It enables a detailed examination of where the organization is currently positioned; where it wants to go, and how it is going to get there.
Note that this course is part of a series of one-day courses for Engineers, Scientitsts and staff in hi-tech industries:
Applying Knowledge Management for Engineers, Scientists & Staff in Hi-Tech Companies
Essentials of Project Management for Engineers, Scientists & Staff in Hi-Tech Companies
Advanced Project Management for Engineers, Scientists & Staff in Hi-Tech Companies
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Engineers, scientists, managers and other staff from all sectors who are responsible for, or involved in, managing change from small scale interventions to large scale restructuring