Course

Leading and Managing Change

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On-Demand
ONLINE: Leading and Managing Change: Member Rate $71.00
ONLINE: Leading and Managing Change: Non-Member Rate $121.00
Instructor: Online Learning
Level: Foundation

Description

Whether adopting new technology or adapting to a drastic shift in an organization's core focus, managers play a fundamental role in effecting changes. Based on D. Quinn Mills' book, Leadership: How to Lead, How to Live, a text used at Harvard Business School, this online self-paced course addresses the key issues managers face in a dynamic environment. By understanding the steps in effecting change and how to overcome resistance, a manager can successfully lead change at various levels of an organization. 


Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Discuss organizational change and the forms it can take
  • Describe Kotter's Eight Step Process recommended for implementing change successfully
  • Outline Lewin's model of change and discuss its limitations
  • Identify the factors a leader or manager can employ to promote change
  • Discuss the underpinnings of resistance to change and how to overcome it
  • Describe the five-step ADKAR model for change management
  • Discuss the three steps of the Cisco Change Roadmap
  • Understand strategic change and mastering a changing environment

Intended Audience

This course is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:  

  • Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.   

  • Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.   

  • Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement function.  

  • Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.  

Delivery Formats Available

On-Demand

Contact Hours

5

CEUs

0.5

Level

Foundation

Designed for public procurement professionals who are new to the profession or have 1-5 of experience.

90 Days
Access Period

Available in this learning format...

  On-Demand

This format is 100% self-paced and designed for those who want complete control of their schedule and learning timelines.

Learn on your schedule

On-demand training is for professionals who prefer to develop the skills they need on their time and at their pace. Learners can start, stop and rewind the lessons at your convenience.

Completion Requirements

In order to successfully complete, learners must:

  • Complete all course modules.
  • Complete the post-course evaluation survey available in Aspire.
  • Students must complete the course series within 90 days to receive credit.