When introducing change in the workplace, managers are likely to encounter employees that have difficulty with that change. The level of our discomfort and how we handle it varies, as does the effectiveness of the change strategies being used. There are a number of things that need to be taken into consideration to help people navigate the challenge of change. This session aims to equip managers with the knowledge, skills, and effective mindset to help them manage through change.

Learning Focus:

• Describe the nature and concept of the change process and its components
• Explore the importance of anticipating and managing change
• Describe the necessary actions in preparing people and organizations for change
• Identify strategy in facilitating change
• Identify barriers to change and recognize solutions
• Describe steps for creating communication and basic risk management plans in change management
• Establish the importance of celebrating successes to improve people’s confidence towards change

Refreshements

Coffee and tea will be available in the morning as well as a light lunch of salad and sandwiches.

Facilitator

Linda Watt

Registration

Register through Qualtrics! [1]

Contact

Phone: 56800

Email: landd@uoguelph.ca [2]