Thriving on Change

Description

In today's business environment, change is the only constant. Let this course help you explore your personal and professional reactions to change as you identify ways to positively manage transition.  After reviewing the psychology of change, your instructor will guide you through a self-discovery and planning process. Next, you'll begin developing a personalized resilience plan to help you prepare for and handle a wide range of transitions. Strategies for managing reactions at all stages of the change cycle are also offered.

Objectives

• you will be able to use change models, questionnaires and new concepts to get a better handle on change.
• You will be able to apply the positive and negative change cycles to your change experiences as you identify the best coping strategies for you.
• You will be able to explain resilience and develop your own resilience plan.
• You will construct a change management plan to help you manage yourself during times of change.

Book

Getting a Handle on Change

Read the Introduction and Chapter 1 (pages 7-17).

Psychology of Change

Read Chapter 2, pages 19-28.

Developing Resilience

Read Chapters 3 and 4, pages 31-49.

Managing Yourself During Times of Change

Choose the Chapters that address your concerns.  It's not necessary to read them all.  Focus in where you'll find the most benefit.

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