- Articulate the impact the change initiative will have on your division or organization, and its stakeholders
- Build a shared vision of success by embedding a communication plan into the change strategy
- Encourage desired attitudes and behaviours, and assist people in adopting new initiatives
- Communicate a convincing message that facilitates change by involving others
- Provide your people with the insights, skills and inspiration needed to do things differently
- Help team members cope with feelings of victimization, insecurity, frustration and cynicism
Mobilize the power of people to drive strategic change
Mobilize the power of people to drive strategic change
Leading Change
Delivered online in real time
Designed for executives, managers, supervisors and senior leaders, this program looks at organizational change from a human perspective. Learn how change impacts people and what leadership behaviours are needed to manage the upheaval. Sustain momentum for change while applying a disciplined approach to communicate clearly, support your people and facilitate the transition process.
Online program format
Each day of the program includes facilitator-led online sessions in real time, with ample breaks provided. Sessions are highly interactive, enabling you to network with peers, brainstorm ideas, engage in skill-building activities, and receive constructive feedback. You will also have access to self-directed resources (readings, videos, self-assessments etc.) that you can review at any time.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual offering of this program. Tracey did a great job facilitating it, and I felt that I was able to take away just as much content and action steps as I would have if I was held on campus. Great job of pivoting and providing a way for us to continue our learning journey!”
Who is this for?
This program is designed for managers, directors, executives and supervisors whose people are being asked to do things differently.
Please note that the program’s managerial focus makes it unsuitable for non-managerial administrative staff without direct reports.
Benefits for you
Program content
Communicating the Need for Change
- Delivering a convincing message to establish urgency
- Clarifying expectations, promoting buy-in and responsibility and ensuring fairness
- Mobilizing relevant aspects of organizational culture
Optimizing the Key Components of a Change Management Plan
- Communicating a vision beyond the change
- Helping people get the training and skills they need
- Developing internal branding to capture interest and commitment,
- Influencing people’s perspectives and behaviours in positive ways
Supporting People Through Change
- Why people often struggle with change
- Avoiding a “victim” mentality
- Responding with empathy and reducing discomfort by involving people in the initiative
- Dealing constructively with resistance
Special features
The action-learning format features interactive discussion, group workshops and individual reflection and planning time.
Program leader
Tracey Gurton
Faculty
Tracey is a faculty member at the UBC Sauder School of Business. She has more than 18 years of experience teaching MBA, MM and BCOM programs in the areas of organizational culture, leadership, emotional intelligence, managing change, and trust on teams. She also delivers professional development programs to executives and managers in private and public organizations, with the objective of helping companies be a better place to work. Recognized for teaching excellence, she believes that a paramount responsibility in teaching, speaking, facilitation and consulting is to bring theory to life with practical examples and experiences.
Upcoming sessions
Note: participants in this program may qualify for up to $10,000 in funding through the Canada BC Job Grant program. Find out if you qualify.
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Contact a learning advisor for more details.
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Get in touch
604.822.8400 or 1.800.618.3932
exec.ed@sauder.ubc.caVisit our contact page for more information.
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