Change in Organisations

Course details

Participants will be able to:

• approach change positively and with increased confidence
• introduce change to others effectively, and support colleagues through the process
• manage tension, stress and conflict arising from changes in themselves and others

Programme Outline

• Understanding the ‘bigger picture' and the climate of rapid and continuous change;
• A systematic approach to planning change projects with people in mind;
• Introducing and promoting change in teams and understanding group dynamics;
• Working with reactions to change, including ‘resistance', stress and conflict;
• Encouraging, supporting, and motivating individuals and teams through change;
• Understanding the culture of organisations and the factors affecting change projects;
• Focussing on continuous development and becoming a ‘learning organisation'.

Programme Methodology

• Brief presentations, group and paired activities, and an ‘action learning' style approach to working with current work changes and challenges.
• The aim is to develop a supportive learning community, with priority given to learning from, and applying ideas to, our real-life work situations

Target Audience

All supervisors/team leaders involved in change, and particularly those with responsibility for promoting change and supporting others through transitions.