Respond to Change

Overview

The only constant in organisational life at the moment is change. This course looks at how change affects our daily lives. Often we have no control over changes but we are expected to rapidly digest them and in many cases help to implement them. Through self-reflection and a range of practical activities we will explore your role in the change process and identify how you can make change a positive experience. We will show you how you can thrive on the unexpected and reach your potential in the 'new world'.

Who will the course benefit?

You will benefit from this course if you find change difficult or threatening or are simply looking for techniques to make the most of opportunities that change offers.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand why you react to change the way you do
• Recognise the importance of differentiating between things you can influence and things you cannot
• Demonstrate the importance of a positive approach to any change situation
• Identify your role in the change process and learn how to make a positive difference
• Identify ways of finding the energy to manage personal and organisational change effectively.

Course Outline

• Factors influencing change within organisations.
• Change and the information age.
• Completion of the Locus of Control questionnaire to understand your natural response to changing circumstances.
• Analysis of Locus of Control questionnaire.
• Your experience of change.
• Guidelines for ensuring a positive reframe for your response.
• The change transition curve and its practical application.
• Adopting a framework for responding positively to change.