Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aims of this unit are to provide students with a basic understanding of the theory and practice of change management in organisations.The learning objectives are for students to:
a. Gain a systematic understanding of a number of concepts, models and perspectives of change management.
b. Develop the practical skills required to diagnose and intervene in the change process.
c. Be able to meaningfully link theory and practice in the context of understanding and changing organisations in contemporary society.
Content:
The course comprises 10 three hour sessions that consider a particular perspective on change, ie. Cultural, political, structural; and/or a particular aspect of the change process such as 'tuning in' (diagnosis), working through (implementation) and leading change. The course will develop a critical and constructive approach to poular (ie. Guru and consultancy led) approaches to change with the intention of developing a theory of good practice and a practice of good theory. To this end, teaching will involve a number of media including lecture, video, exercise and case material.
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