Organizational Leadership and Change Management
Course Description
This course examines organizational leadership in the context of managing continuous change. Topics include models and theories of leadership, leading organizational culture, effective leadership models, theories and applications of change management, and leading and sustaining change.
Topics and Objectives
The Human Elements of Change Management
- Identify models and theories of change.
- Explain critical success factors for organizational change.
- Anticipate the implications of organizational change.
Applications of Change Management
- Select change models for short-term, small-scale, and long-term, large-scale changes.
- Develop a plan to address the human variables of change implementation.
- Recommend measures to monitor progress.
- Prepare contingency strategies for managing resistance to change.
Models and Theories of Leadership
- Compare and contrast theories of leadership.
- Analyze the implications of different leadership styles on the change management process.
Effective Leadership
- Identify the skills and competencies of an effective leader.
- Select leadership styles for a given situation.
- Evaluate the influence of leadership on management practices.
Leading and Sustaining a Course of Change
- Analyze the factors that contribute to a long-term commitment to change.
- Recommend management practices that contribute to the continuing success of a change process.
- Evaluate the dynamics of organizational culture and change.
The Changing Face of Change
- Identify non-technological catalysts for change.
- Appraise future leadership challenges.
