Leading Strategic Change

The program Leading Strategic Change is suitable for leaders responsible for strategic changes in the organizations. Through the discussion of various theories and concepts related to strategic change, the program enables the participants to acquire the skills and capabilities needed to navigate the complex process of strategic change smoothly. The sessions are primarily divided into four parts. Part 1 includes mapping the territory. In this part, students will be introduced to the importance of managing strategic changes in organizations. Part 2 includes vision and change leadership. This part involves the understanding of the roles and characteristics of leadership in initiating and sustaining the strategic changes. Part 3 includes vision and recipient of changes. This part will help participants to understand various issues at the recipient side and their management. Part 4 includes implementing changes. This part will discuss the execution of strategy. Overall, the program aims to provide a thorough understanding of strategic change.

Environmental and Organizational pressures for change

Analysis of strategic changes over time

Different types of strategic changes

Leaders role in communicating the change vision

Different techniques to diagnosis for change

Different ways to link vision and change

Details of communication strategies for change

Various sources and types of resistance to strategic change

Various perspectives of the actions of change agent

Various ways to manage resistance to changes

Organization Development, appreciation inquiry, sense making approaches, change management, and contingencies

Understanding the implementation of changes in various contexts such as Mergers and Acquisitions, International Business, Complex Political Environment, Downsizing etc.