Transforming Organizations

Catalog description

This is a highly interactive course that takes a critical view of organizational transformation and its importance in the success of project initiatives.It moves students from gaining awareness to knowledge acquisition and progress, to synthesis and application of behavioral practices. The course covers topics such as dimensions of change, organizational development/change models and theories, critical success factors, readiness and assessment tools, organizational culture, actions and behaviors that model best practices, and initiatives to foster positive attitudes among workplace professionals in the change management process. Students master the fundamentals of building proactive and positive teams and coalitions to define the need for change and implement strategic project initiatives to transform organizations.