change management
Introduction Today’s
reality is that companies worldwide are struggling to ensure continuity
in their business success. What works for this year may not necessarily
work for the future. Profits may tumble simply because new product
technology and innovation makes yesterday’s product model
no longer a winner (with product life cycle shortened by half
or even shorter).
Or simply
because the opening up of one country (e. g. China) as the low
cost manufacturing factory of the world makes everyone scramble
to decide how they can still continue to maintain expensive factories
in their own backyard.
With such
a changing world scenario, managing changes becomes no longer
an option but a necessity. In fact the challenge is to manage
and lead change at the speed of change; i.e. the necessary changes
must take place within a time line or the company that delays and
defaults would suffer penalties, due to the competition adapting
to these needed changes more speedily.
Take for
example, a necessary merger with a V partner that would bring
new markets to the V, but due to integration problems, instead
of capitalizing on the new sales opportunities, the V is stuck
in management resistance and personnel issues.
Learning
Objectives
This 2-day
workshop will bring forth an awareness of change in the work environment.
Participants will have a good understanding of what are the priorities
of successful change management. They will also have participated
in simulated change projects that will mirror what they might
go through in the work environment and to practice preparing a
work plan that can be applied at the work place.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon completion
of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand the compelling reasons for leading and managing
change.
• Learn practical techniques for planning and implementing
change effectively.
• Learn how to respond to resistance to change.
• Review assumptions and maintain momentum in leading and
effecting real change.
• Assess current change management skills and identify areas
for improvement.
• Recognize change trends early so as to be one step ahead
of competitors.
Program Outline
Day 1:
Module 1: Understanding Change
Just how fast is the world changing today?
What are the primary change drivers for global competition?
Why do we need to change—aren’t there any alternatives?
Recognizing the sources of change
Defining the major types of change
Activities
Module 2:
Change
Identifying Goals and Objectives
Selecting and Prioritizing Changes
Evaluating the complexities
People Involvement Plan
Timings and Milestones
The master action plan
Anticipating Effects and Administering Remedies
Activities
Simulation Exercise B: Drafting an employee feedback survey
Day 2:
Module 3: Change Implementation
Communication, Communication and Communication
Employing change agents
Leadership requirements for effective change
Remaking the corporate culture
Managing Resistance and negative reactions
Activities
Simulation Game C: Communicating the vision contest
Module 4:
Consolidating Change
Change progress measurement
Reviewing assumptions and renewing priorities
Avoiding the pitfalls of complacency
Reviewing Budgets and assessing payback
Renewal & Momentum
Activities
Simulation exercise D: Change management skills – self assessment
test
Methodology
This program will be delivered via conceptual briefing, group
discussions, role plays and skills practices.
Target Audience
This program is designed for Managers and Supervisors who are
leading groups or teams in change initiatives. Those who work
in constantly changing environment will also find this workshop
relevant to their job responsibilities
*program
timing can be tailored to meet your requirements
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