Institute of Business and Technology

Speciality

One evening per week

• Tuesdays 

Additional information

Course Overview

In this programme you will learn how to identify the need for change management in an organisation and structure and implement a change management programme to optimise the opportunities for sustained long-term changes. 

The specific topics are as follows: 

Understanding and recognising the need for change

• Aligning with company strategy
• Internal and external drivers

Organisational experiences of change

• Case studies

Managing change, theory in practice

• The Change-Curve Model
• Lewin’s Change Model
• McKinsey’s 7-S Model
• Kotter’s 8-step Theory

Stakeholder engagement in change management

• Monitoring the impact of change on employees, teams and the organisation as a whole

Managing barriers

• Structural, resourcing, equipment

Managing resistance to change

• Emotional and behavioural reactions to change
• The human nature factor

Embedding a culture of change in an organisation

• Building and maintaining trust
• Building a culture of continuous improvement

Leading a Change Management project

• The role of the leader
• Creating a vision for change
• Guiding principles for leading changes
• Key attributes of a strong change manager and leader
• Lifecycle of a successful change project

Assessment

The programme is assessed by project work, applying the tools and techniques of change management to real-life examples of change projects within the workplace.

What is a Professional Diploma?

An IBAT Professional Diploma is a focused, short duration practical course that consolidates, upskills and/or reskills learners in a professional area. They are stand-alone qualifications  that do not lead to an award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).