Lead organizational change and influence stakeholders effectively
What you'll be able to do
•Explain why people resist change even when they agree it is needed
•Build the case for a change in terms your stakeholders care about, not just your own
•Sequence a change effort so early wins build momentum for the harder parts
•Influence stakeholders you do not have authority over to support the change
•Anticipate and address resistance before it stalls the effort
Who it's for
Leaders and project owners responsible for driving change across a team or organization, and anyone who has to move people who do not report to them. Fits managers whose good initiatives keep stalling against resistance.
What changes on the job
•Change efforts account for resistance up front instead of being blindsided by it
•Stakeholders you cannot direct come along because the case is built around their interests
•Early wins are used deliberately to build momentum for the harder stages
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How is this different from the political-savvy and adaptability courses?
Change and influence is specifically about leading others through organizational change. Political savvy is about navigating influence generally, and adaptability is about your own flexibility. They overlap but each has a distinct focus.
How long is the course?
About 20 minutes, self-paced, included with a Thrive membership as part of the leadership track.
Is this based on a change-management model?
It draws on established change-management principles, including understanding resistance and building momentum, applied in a practical way you can use on a real initiative rather than as academic theory.