Introduction to Effectively Leading Change

Close to 80% of change initiatives end up failing, or falling short from reaching their goals. For the most part this is not because the initiatives represent bad ideas, but rather it is mostly attributed to flawed execution, failure to understand what the change is about, failure to realize the extent of the organizational change, a flawed definition of what success should look like, and an overly optimistic view of the magnitude, reach, depth and breadth of the change initiative. This workshop is an eye opener for participants, to ask the right questions and know what areas to focus on to improve their chance of contributing to organizational success.

This fast paced introduction course provides participants with context, concepts, knowledge, and ideas on how to lead effective and successful change initiatives, that achieve the desired and  intended results. Whether from within the project, or as a project stakeholder – the course helps participants impact the bottom line in their organization by increasing their capacity to effectively lead and manage new initiatives and strategies.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Change Leaders and Managers
• Project Managers
• Change and Project Sponsors
• Change Team Members

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO:

• Develop the capacity to lead all types of change
• Align people, processes and structures with organizational strategy and needs
• Identify sources and causes for resistance to change
• Build commitment and consensus and handle resistance
• Foster sustainable change capacity within the organization
• Develop and communicate a compelling vision and strategy and create a tangible benefit measurement plan
• Inspire and motivate others to take strategic and informed action and help people want to change

COURSE OUTLINE

Explore the nature of effectively leading change initiatives

• Develop a compelling vision
• Learn to present the vision plan and engage the team to commit to action
• Realize the nature of organizational change

Connect leading change concepts to reality Develop and realize personal capacity to lead

• Apply context to leading, managing and transitioning the change
• Identify the forces that support and resist change
• Frame the scope of change
• Challenge the status quo
• Manage the transition
• Evaluate change alternatives

Identify and align key stakeholders and critical roles that support successful change

• Manage risks and resistance to the change
• Frame and reframe the change through multiple points of view
• Reassure alignment among people, processes and the purpose

Articulate your organization’s change plan

• Lead a sustainable and effective change
• Deliver organizational success
• Ensure benefits are sustained
• Make sure that at end of the change the organization is ready for what comes next (new challenges, and changes)

Recap and application

METHODOLOGY

This dynamic session is designed for change managers, project managers, and change sponsors / executives. It provides clear, tangible, useful and innovative concepts, tools and measures to help lead a sustainable and effective change to success, achieve organizational goals, and ensure that the organization is ready for the upcoming challenges and for the next change.