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Management's Role in Organizational Change
Learn how to effectively lead your employees through a transitionPreview the first lesson free. Get full access to all 5 lessons.
Advanced Provider : Aaron-Marie Thoms 5 Lessons · 13m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
During times of change, a leader’s role spans further and deeper than it does in times of stability and consistency. Leaders who serve as advocates for change need to have a strong ability to influence and serve as a positive force. They must be able to understand the reasons for change and any potential resistance, as well as change mindsets to turn resistance into advocacy. Leaders must be able to take on a new team or lose team members. This course will help leaders understand their role during change, the impact of their approach and actions, and how to serve as a motivator for improvement that can minimize growing pains while making the most of speed bumps and learning curves along the way.
As a leader, you’re the bridge between your organization and the envisioned change. That responsibility includes approaching change with positivity, changing mindsets, and adapting to new positions and policies. Management’s Role in Organizational Change will show you some proactive strategies to let your employees know there is a plan and share the details. These constructive insights can help lead your employees to understand the coming changes, diffuse worry, and move them forward.
Learning Objectives
• Learn Techniques for a Positive Outlook
• Change Resistance to Advocacy
• Earn Respect From a New Team
• Overcome Dissention
What You'll Learn
- Apply techniques for maintaining a positive outlook during organizational change
- Communicate company expectations clearly throughout the change process
- Change resistance into advocacy by understanding the reasons for change and shifting mindsets
- Earn respect and trust when taking over an established team as the new manager
- Overcome dissention and use proactive strategies to move employees forward
- Serve as a motivator who minimizes growing pains and adapts to new positions and policies
Key Takeaways
- During times of change, a leader's role spans further and deeper than it does in times of stability and consistency.
- Leaders who advocate for change need a strong ability to influence and serve as a positive force.
- Understanding the reasons for change and any potential resistance helps leaders turn resistance into advocacy.
- As a leader, you are the bridge between your organization and the envisioned change, which includes approaching change with positivity and adapting to new positions and policies.
- Proactive strategies that share the plan and its details help employees understand coming changes, diffuse worry, and move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is for leaders and managers who serve as advocates for change and want to understand their role during organizational change, the impact of their approach and actions, and how to motivate improvement.
What will this course help me do?
It will help you understand your role during change and show you proactive strategies to let employees know there is a plan, share the details, help them understand the coming changes, diffuse worry, and move them forward.
What topics does the course cover?
The course covers communicating company expectations for organizational change, positive approaches to changing mindsets, and taking over established teams as the new manager, along with an introduction and a Test Your Knowledge section.
What are the learning objectives?
The learning objectives are to learn techniques for a positive outlook, change resistance to advocacy, earn respect from a new team, and overcome dissention.
