Leading Change and Managing Transitions

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Leading Change and Managing Transitions (HCM507)

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Language: English

Duration: 6 months

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Area of Interest: Management

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Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

HCM507, Leading Change and Managing Transitions, examines the different types and approaches to change, the need for change, preparing for organizational transitions and structural shifts (e.g., M&A, downsizing, new leadership), John Kotter’s eight stages of leading change, implementation of change, reactions to change, why organizations fail in transforming themselves, successful change and the forces that drive it, as well as how to stay competitive through turbulent change. It also offers different strategies to help employees reduce stress and anxiety.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January

Topics

HR’s role as a change agent
The dimensions of change
Why organizations change
What changes in organizations
Diagnosis for change
Resistance to change
Implementing change
Linking vision and change
Strategies for communicating change
Skills for communicating change
Building an adaptable workforce
How to sustain change

Learning Outcome

Discuss techniques for mapping when and where change is needed
Assess the order of change and apply the 8-Stages Change Management process
Formulate change trajectories, strategies, objectives and implementation plans
Prepare a comprehensive stakeholder communication plan
Examine sources for resistance to change and address employees’ concerns