Org Change/Mgmt Strategies

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

The need to change is a constant in organizations of any size that want to adapt to internal and external challenges. Skills in change management are a core competency for those who aspire to executive positions or to industry leadership. The objective of this course is to give students practical management skills that will make them a competitive candidate for upper-level positions. During this course participants will learn the essential concepts of transformation and develop critical skills that will set them apart, preparing them to manage challenging situations in the workplace. The course will focus on how to anticipate change and manage transformation in public organizations. Change management is a subset of organizational development. The course will cover change management for the purpose of learning the core concepts, developing key skills, and practicing how to use those skills in the real world.