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Change Management and Organizational Transformation

Change Management and Organizational Transformation

Instructor: Wiley Skills Network

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11 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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11 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Develop strategies to build organizations that adapt quickly to change
Implement frameworks for leading successful and sustainable organizational transformation
Apply actionable methods to overcome resistance and drive cultural change

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There are 11 modules in this course

Based on the best-selling book, Change, by John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta. Change is no longer an occasional challenge—it is a constant leadership responsibility. This course explores how organizations and leaders can navigate disruption, uncertainty, and transformation while continuing to create value in a rapidly evolving world.

Learners will develop practical skills to plan, lead, and sustain change initiatives that deliver real results. From digital transformation and restructuring to cultural evolution and agile execution, the course equips you to turn uncertainty into opportunity. What sets this course apart is its integration of emerging science, proven frameworks, and real-world examples. You’ll learn how strategic intent, leadership behavior, and organizational design come together to enable scalable and lasting change. This course is ideal for leaders, managers, consultants, and professionals involved in strategy, transformation, or organizational development. A basic understanding of business or leadership concepts is helpful but not required. This course prepares you to lead effectively in the new normal by empowering more people, enabling innovation, and building organizations that can continuously adapt. From Change 2021 by Kotter International, Inc. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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In this section, we examine global change trends, adaptive leadership strategies, and risks from disruptive technologies to empower proactive organizational and societal responses.

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2 videos3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine human resistance to change through brain science, analyze organizational change strategies from the 1930s to today, and explore tactics for leading transformational change.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine traditional strategic planning's limitations and explore agile, leadership-driven methods to foster adaptive, growth-oriented organizational change.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

"Strategic Planning" That Delivers Results - Overview Video1 minute

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
The Reigning Method of Change Used in Strategy Formulation and Execution10 minutes
Flaws in the Methodology10 minutes
Strategy as a Mobilizing Agent to Get Results10 minutes
A Better Method in a Rapidly Shifting World10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Strategic Planning and Organizational Change10 minutes

In this section, we examine how digital transformation accelerates organizational change through the strategic use of select few and diverse many. Key concepts include rapid implementation and effective change management.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine restructuring strategies that balance operational efficiency with innovation. Key concepts include sustainable change management and human-centric approaches to ensure long-term organizational success.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Restructuring Without Killing Innovation and Your Future - Overview Video1 minute

4 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
The Restructuring Challenge10 minutes
Kraft Heinz: A Cautionary Tale5 minutes
A Method Compatible with Human Nature, the Modern Organization, and a Rapidly Changing Context10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Navigating Organizational Change10 minutes

In this section, we examine how organizational culture influences adaptability and performance, focusing on strategies for effective cultural change and practical steps for fostering growth.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine how M&A strategies create value through strategic acquisitions, integration challenges, and time efficiency in competitive environments.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine Agile's origins in software development, its challenges in scaling, and the need for dual systems to achieve sustained organizational agility.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine how organizational change principles apply to large-scale social initiatives, focusing on collective action, leadership, and sustainable impact through diverse strategies.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine the evolution of leadership and the need for broader engagement to drive organizational agility and effective change. Key concepts include leadership gaps, expanding roles, and factors influencing leadership effectiveness.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

More Leadership from More People - Overview Video1 minute

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
The Waiting-for-Lincoln Trap10 minutes
Creating the Right Environment and Culture10 minutes
Priming Yourself to Lead: Activating Your Personal Thrive and Mitigating Survive10 minutes
Reducing Survive-Inducing Noise in an Enterprise10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Leadership from Many Sources10 minutes

In this section, we examine crisis phases, organizational adaptation, and leadership strategies for uncertainty, focusing on sustaining positive changes and driving ongoing transformation.