Championing Change

Course Overview

Organizational shifts can have either a positive or negative experience for those involved, depending on how effectively employees are led through the process. Leaders play a vital role in seeing that employees understand the benefits and new opportunities brought about by change.

Successfully leading others through change requires thoughtful planning and innovative options. Managers should carefully evaluate the situation and adjust their plans to meet the needs of their employees. If the changes are implemented correctly, everyone will agree with them.

The Championing Change workshop takes participants through the phases of change and identifies techniques for ensuring that the change is not only a success but that it becomes a lasting part of the culture. Participants will learn how to manage resistance, garner commitment, and increase motivation for the change to steer the success of future initiatives.

After completing the Championing Change workshop, you will:

• Understand the factors that affect how people respond to change
• Have a process you can follow to develop change plans
• Have nine specific tactics you can employ to champion change
• Learn how to minimize change resistance