Change Management school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

In this course, students will learn how to understand the fundamentals of managing and bringing about positive change within a business environment.

At Course Completion:
After completing this course, students will know how to: - Understand the fundamentals of managing change by identifying the levels of change, the misconceptions about change and the importance and benefits of change, as well as recognize the behaviors and traits of a change leader, and the role of resilience during...

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In this course, students will examine organizational change models and processes such as action research, dialogue, and transformational change. They will practice related skills such as learning how to learn, understanding resistance to change, and creating a culture of organizational change. Ethical implications of organizational change and development will be considered.

Whether adopting new technology or adapting to a drastic shift in an organization’s core focus, managers play a fundamental role in effecting changes. Based on D. Quinn Mills’ book, Leadership: How to Lead, How to Live, a text used at Harvard Business School, this course addresses the key issues managers face in a dynamic environment. By understanding the steps in effecting change and how to overcome resistance, a manager can successfully lead change at various levels of an organizatio...

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Today’s management professionals seeking to broaden and expand on their experience in organizational leadership and change management require specialized knowledge and skills. In this industry-current curriculum, students will have an opportunity to learn how to investigate and analyze leadership roles and responsibilities and discuss organizational behavior and organization development theory. They will also be challenged to research and discuss individual and group reaction to change as t...

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Managing change is seen as a matter of moving from one state to another, specifically, from the problem state to the solved state. Diagnosis or problem analysis is generally acknowledged as essential. Goals are set and achieved at various levels and in various areas or functions.

Ends and means are discussed and related to one another. Careful planning is accompanied by efforts to obtain buy-in, support, and commitment. The net effect is a transition from one state to another, in a planne...

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