Organisations move through a number of identifiable stages as they grow and develop. In some cases these changes are planned, in others they are unplanned. Sometimes the forces for change come from within the organisation and at other times they will be caused by external forces or influences.
The need for organisations to cope with changing conditions requires innovation, creativity and flexibility. This one-day instructor-led course will help develop the skills and knowledge required to promote the use and implementation of innovative work practices to effect change and manage changes so there is minimal work place disruption.
Upon course completion, participants will be able to:
• Understand the role of change in organisational success
• Develop the skills needed to support innovation and improvement
• Develop the planning skills needed to introduce and implement positive change
• Use consultative processes to reduce the barriers to change
• Analyse and evaluate problems associated with change
• Manage the stress associated with change
• Monitor the outcomes of change
Diagnostic clinic
• Assess existing understanding of the processes and impacts of change.
Creating new opportunities
• The relationship between change, improvement and innovation
• Cultures that support change
• Continuous improvement
• Risk management
Innovative work practice
• Developing innovative ideas
• Supporting innovation
Change leadership
• Initiating and leading change
• Pre-empting change
• New ideas as a result of current practice
Facilitating commitment
• Recognising resistance
• The need for communication
• Overcoming barriers
• Managing stress
Monitoring and evaluating changes
• Implementing change
• Analysing and assessing impact.
• Monitoring success
Planning into Action
• Putting planning into action
