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Introduction to Change Management: Practical Strategies

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Introduction to Change Management: Practical Strategies

Instructors: University of Cambridge - Professional and Continuing Education

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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4 hours to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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4 hours to complete

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This course is designed for professionals, managers, and emerging leaders who are new to the field of change management or who have limited prior experience with leading change. It is also suitable for anyone seeking to build a foundational understanding of change management principles and to gain practical strategies that can be applied in professional, organisational, or personal contexts.

Course aims: To introduce students to the key principles, theories, and frameworks of change management, and explain why effective change is critical for organisational success; To develop a student’s ability to analyse change situations, identify challenges, and apply practical tools and strategies to manage change effectively; To encourage reflection on personal approaches to change and strengthen a student’s capacity to lead and support change initiatives in different organisational contexts.

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This module will familiarise participants with the concept of change management, its significance, and the elements that compel organisations to undergo change. Participants will develop a foundational understanding of the external and internal influences that inform change initiatives.

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4 videos2 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 16 minutes

Welcome3 minutes
Introduction - Laying the Foundations2 minutes
Understanding Change - Levels of Change5 minutes
Understanding Change - Approaches to Change7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Course Outline10 minutes
DPD Confirms £330 Million Investment10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 25 minutes

Understanding Change10 minutes
Understanding Change15 minutes

This module will investigate the ways in which individuals react to change, particularly focusing on the reasons behind their potential resistance. Participants will understand that resistance is a typical reaction, and they will start to explore methods for managing it.

What's included

4 videos1 reading2 assignments

4 videosTotal 20 minutes

Introduction - The Human Side of Change2 minutes
People and Resistance to Change - Perspectives6 minutes
People and Resistance to Change - Commitment and Readiness4 minutes
People and Resistance to Change - Theories of Resistance9 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

CBS Change Partners targets 300% growth10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 25 minutes

Resistance to Change10 minutes
Resistance to Change15 minutes

This module will familiarise participants with systematic and organised methods for managing change. Participants will acquire practical tools, including Force Field Analysis, to assist in evaluating change scenarios.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

This module will investigate the perspective that change is a continuous, chaotic process that cannot always be anticipated. Participants will analyse how organisations consistently adjust to rapidly evolving environments and contrast this with structured methodologies.

What's included

3 videos1 reading2 assignments

This module will examine the essential function of leadership in facilitating successful change. Participants will concentrate on how leaders convey messages, inspire, and direct individuals through the unpredictability of change.