NOVEMBER 6, 2020 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP: CHANGE MANAGEMENT Taught by Bonita Austin
Organizations frequently must respond to changes in their external environment arising from technological advances, economic and regulatory shifts, variations in demographic trends, and increased competitive activity. New value creation opportunities also can spark changes in organizational structures and company cultures. However, organizational changes and change initiatives, no matter what the potential for positive outcomes, are likely to take a toll on managers and employees alike. This course examines ways to effectively structure and implement change within an organization to improve performance and respond to potential challenges. Students will learn change management theories and how to apply them, ways to mitigate resistance to change, how to combat change fatigue, tools of cooperation, and the key elements of successful change efforts. In this course, you will: • • • •
Apply major change management theories to your own organization Reduce employee resistance to change Evaluate the likelihood that a particular initiative will succeed Understand how to navigate change and increase your productivity
Register Now Questions? Contact University of Utah Executive Education at 801-587-7273 or ExecEd@Utah.edu. * This will be a blended online course. It will include pre-recorded lecture and live webinars.