Developing an Agenda for Change
Course ID: ILRSM509 Drive change within your organization, adapting it to a dynamic environment and controlling how it evolves. |
Description
The many economic, competitive, and global factors that influence how organizations conduct business are constantly changing and evolving. The ability of organizations to understand these influences on their organizations and to respond to and adapt to these changes is critical for long-term growth and survival.
This course discusses change as a political process driven by individuals and leaders within the organization who emerge as change agents. To be effective, individuals must recognize the areas within the organization over which they can exercise control and the areas over which they cannot.
Who Should Enroll in This Course?
This course is essential for department heads, team leaders, and managers working at all levels of organizations in virtually any industry sector who wish to understand the process of organizational analysis and change.Enrollment
To register, contact an Enrollment Counselor at info@ecornell.com or 1-866-326-7635 (+1-607-330-3200 from outside the United States).Certificate programs are eligible for eCornell Payment Plans. Discounts are available for military personnel, veterans, and Cornell University Alumni. eCornell programs are not eligible for financial aid or federal Pell Grants. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
March 28, 2012
April 25, 2012
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Certificate Information
This course can be applied toward the following certificates:CEUs
HRCI Recertification
Project Management Institute Professional Development Units
This course qualifies for 6.50 Professional Development Units (PDUs) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) for Professional Project Managers (PMPs) seeking ongoing education and professional development for continuing certification. eCornell is a Global Registered Education Provider of PMI. PDUs are designated as Category 3.
Additional Information
Course Format
All eCornell courses are delivered online and are self-paced. An eCornell instructor leads the online discussions, grades any course projects, and is available to answer specific questions about the course content.
This course contains the following modules:
- Analyzing the Change Environment
- The role of the change agent as a proactive thinker
- Implementing a 3-step model for change
- Analyzing the nature of the change environment in which you operate
- Analyzing the specific nature of the environmental uncertainties In which your organization operates
- Identifying Change Opportunities
- Analyzing how loosely or tightly coupled your organizational structure should be
- Identifying opportunities for change within the four main spheres of organization and execution within which the change agent can effect change
- Outlining a plan for change within your organization that addresses one or more of those spheres
Benefits to the Learner
After completing this course, participants will be able to:- Evaluate their organization's environment
- Identify opportunities for change
- Understand change as a process of negotiation
- Develop an agenda for action based on the goals, culture, design, and work structure of the organization
Authoring Faculty
Samuel B. Bacharach, Ph.D., McKelvey-Grant ProfessorSponsoring School
Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor RelationsTotal Learning Time
Approximately 5-6 hours over a period of 2 weeks.You May Be Interested In...
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"This course had much more substance and did not dwell on the current "fad" management techniques like many other classes."
Developing an Agenda for Change - Student Testimonial,
"The course provided a logical approach and framework for me to deal with change. I feel more confident and empowered to provide alternative solutions when I'm given challenging jobs or assignments that need change."
Developing an Agenda for Change - Certainly helps to learn new ways to enhance leadership knowledge, and this was well done.Carlos Gutierrez ,Developing an Agenda for Change
