Description
The choices many businesses face today is change, or decline and go out of business. The accelerating pace of technological and social change opens new markets, and new opportunities daily. As a first line manager, you may be asked to contribute to and participate in innovating in your organization, and plan for changes in your team.
This course will help you understand the reasons for innovation and the different approaches to innovation. You will learn about a range of tools you can use to promote creativity and idea generation within your team. You will also learn how about change management, and how to help your team cope with and support innovation and change.
COURSE DETAILS
- Suitable For: First-line and Middle Managers
- Course Duration: 20 Hours
- Access: 3 months
- Certification: Download your Certificate on completion
- Additional Resources: Download comprehensive Learners manual, additional articles and worksheets
COURSE CONTENTS
This course comprises the following lessons:
Lesson 1 – Getting Started
SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING INNOVATION
Lesson 2 – The Pressure to Innovate
Video – Why do we innovate?
Lesson 3 – Understanding Innovation
Understanding Innovation and Change – Quiz 1
SECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING CHANGE
Lesson 4 – Understanding Change
Video – John Kotter on the Impact of Change
Lesson 5 – Understanding Change Management
Lesson 6 – The Change Plan
Video – Create a Change Management Plan
Lesson 7 – Communicating the Change Program
Video – How to Communicate Change
Understanding Innovation and Change – Quiz 1
SECTION 3: MANAGING THE CHANGE PROCESS
Lesson 8 – Overcoming Barriers
Video – 7 Strategies to Overcome resistance to Change
Lesson 9 – Monitoring Progress
Lesson 10 – Wrapping-up
Understanding Innovation and Change – Quiz 3
Understanding Innovation and Change – Course Evaluation