Master Class Change Management

Before you start, you need to know how your organization works and what makes it tick the way it does. What does the structure look like, and why? What will be easy to change and what will not?

During this module you will focus on:

• analysis of the situation 'as-is' versus '(desired) to-be';
• organizational structure and business model;
• organizational culture;
• organizational dynamics: motivating and engaging staff, and the importance of teamwork.

After following this module:

• you can map how complex organizations function;
  
• you will have better insight into the formal and informal aspects of an organization;
• you know how to formulate a change trajectory.

How do you start a change process? What challenges do you expect to encounter? Are all stakeholders on board? Is it clear to everyone what needs to happen to get the job done, and are they capable to do it?

During this module you will focus on:

• formulating a strategic plan;
• mobilizing stakeholders (what’s at stake for everyone?);
• acquiring political skills and influencing techniques;
• implementing and adjusting your change strategy.

After following this module:

• you know how to outline a change strategy;
• you have a better view on the political aspects of change processes;
• learn to unveil the motivation and power of stakeholders;
• you will recognize the most important change challenges you need to prepare for.

What are the concrete change interventions you need in order to get started and make progress? Who should take on which role in the change process? What is your role as a change manager and how can you lead everyone involved through the entire process?

During this module you will focus on:

• the importance of leadership and the translation of your strategy to your employees;
• project management;
• trust and resistance;
• embedding a change mindset in your organizational culture to stay future-proof.

After following this module:

• you can outline a change action plan;
• you know how to mobilize colleagues and stakeholders;
• you have a broad range of change interventions at your disposal;
• you understand how to manage (the change process) and lead (people) in a change trajectory.

Download the brochure for more detailed information on the program.

At the end of this program, you will:

• have acquired the conceptual knowledge of a change manager;
• be able to diagnose your organization and set the right goals for change;
• be able to devise a change strategy;
• know which change interventions will work under which circumstances;
• be able to activate your stakeholders;
• understand how to create and maintain a change momentum;
• know how to play a leading part in the change process.