SME Masterclass: Becoming an Effective Change Leader

About this course

Participants examine the drivers of organisational change and consider how change management theories and models can inform their approach. The course addresses stakeholder resistance, bottlenecks and early employee engagement, with time for learners to reflect on their organisation’s current position and ambitions. The focus is on shaping a structured change management strategy for business growth or improvement. Learners study alongside other professionals and consider how to apply the tools and leadership approaches covered to organisational objectives.

What you'll learn

• Identify key drivers of organisational change
• Apply change management theories and models to organisational situations
• Develop approaches for managing stakeholder resistance and bottlenecks
• Plan early employee engagement as part of a change process
• Shape a change management strategy aligned with organisational objectives

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for SME leaders and other professionals in positions of influence who are developing or contributing to organisational change. It involves reflecting on an organisation’s current position, considering its future direction and learning alongside fellow professionals.

• Listed as suitable for all levels
• Relevant to learners developing a change management strategy for business growth or improvement
• Includes the opportunity to study and network alongside other professionals

Before you go

• A Birkbeck certificate of participation is provided on completion.
• The course is non-credit bearing and carries no credit points.