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About the Course
Participants will explore the human capital implications of leading teams through organizational change. The program is designed to provide leaders or managers with deeper understanding and practical approaches to successfully navigating this complex process.
You Will Learn To:
- Understand and explain the key human dimension elements of how teams interact and respond to change and what leaders can do to address concerns in times of uncertainty
- Anticipate and describe how organizational structure can influence change, as well as the advantages and risks associated with different models and how to approach them
- Plan and be ready with actions and strategies to mitigate risks and maintain motivation as teams endure the stress of organizational change, and address important potential barriers such as stakeholder resistance or lack of commitment
- Consider local and organizational culture as key contexts of how change is perceived, and plan for actions that can help mitigate risk and increase commitment
- Develop initiatives that promote effective communications and individual and team engagement, critical elements of credibility, and emotional commitment in successful change, especially in a global context
- Lead and prepare to oversee and execute change in your organization
- Recognize the distinct responses of people and teams as they encounter change and uncertainty, and be able to offer affirming guidance
- Build your practical tool kit and apply a leadership framework for anticipating and planning for change in your organization
- Refine your knowledge of an effective organization’s structure, culture, and critical context and the impact of each on the people aspects of change
- Be awarded a certificate of completion from the University of Chicago and become part of the UChicago network
Career Outlook
75%
The percentage of organizations that expect to multiply firmwide change initiatives over the next three years
- Business Owner
- Change Management Consultant
- Change Management Lead
- Change Manager
- Chief Executive Officer
- Corporate Human Resources Director
- Digital Transformation Specialist
- Global People Transformation Lead
- Head of Talent and Culture
- Human Resources Director
- Human Resources Manager
- Project Manager
- Strategic Communications Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Transformative Leader
- Vice President of People
- Virtual Team Leader
Meet Your Instructors
Roberto Cabanelas, MBA, MSc
Leading Teams through Organizational Change, the University of Chicago
Roberto Cabanelas is the VP of Corporate Human Resources at Archer Daniels Midland. He acts as the senior HR leader for the corporate groups and works closely with senior executives as their advisor in talent and organizational action and strategy.
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