Continue your learning journey with our 3rd course, highlighting Kotter’s research on effective strategies and tactics for leading complex change. Learn how you can apply Kotter’s 8 Accelerators to dramatically increase your chances of success as you lead change.
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Continue your learning journey with our 3rd course, highlighting Kotter’s research on effective strategies and tactics for leading complex change. Learn how you can apply Kotter’s 8 Accelerators to dramatically increase your chances of success as you lead change.
Continue your learning journey with our 3rd course, highlighting Kotter’s research on effective strategies and tactics for leading complex change. Learn how you can apply Kotter’s 8 Accelerators to dramatically increase your chances of success as you lead change.
Course Description
Build on your understanding by learning how to apply the key success factors behind the first four Accelerators to your own work, including the importance of articulating a Big Opportunity and:
1. Creating a Sense of Urgency
2. Building a Guiding Coalition
3. Forming a Strategic Vision
4. Enlisting a Volunteer Army
Join Kotter and take the first steps along your learning journey into the Science of Change, beginning with our understanding of human nature and our response to threats and opportunities and the limitations of traditional organizational structures.
Based on 50 years of empirical research into the Science of Change and our latest insights from our firm’s consulting work, Kotter is making change leadership more accessible than ever before with four new courses introducing learners to our methodologies and tools for successful organizational transformations.
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Change Accelerators: 1 + 2
This module introduces the foundational elements of Kotter’s change model, focusing on creating a sense of urgency and building a guiding coalition. You will learn why these initial steps are crucial and how to effectively implement them within your organization.
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Review Kotter's 8-Step Process for Leading Change
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A successful change initiative requires a solid understanding of the 8-step process, so begin by refreshing your knowledge to establish a strong foundation.
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Leading Change
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Read 'Leading Change' by John Kotter
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Gain insights from the seminal work on change leadership. Reading Kotter's book will provide a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practical applications of his 8-step process.
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Learn about Creating a Sense of Urgency
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Creating a sense of urgency is crucial for driving change. Explore tutorials that delve into effective strategies to instill a sense of urgency within your team.
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Change Management
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Identify external threats and opportunities that necessitate change.
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Analyze industry trends and competitive landscapes to demonstrate the need for action.
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Communicate the urgency clearly and convincingly to all stakeholders.
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Discuss the Role of a Guiding Coalition
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A strong guiding coalition is essential for successful change leadership. Engage in peer discussions to share insights and best practices for building an effective coalition.
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Identify individuals with influence, expertise, and credibility.
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Develop a shared vision and purpose for the change initiative.
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Empower the guiding coalition to make decisions and drive change.
Develop a Strategic Vision for Your Change Initiative
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A clear strategic vision provides direction and alignment for change. Create a deliverable that outlines the vision, goals, and objectives of your change initiative.
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Change Management
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Define the desired future state of the organization or team.
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Identify the key milestones and deliverables necessary to achieve the vision.
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Develop a communication plan to share the vision and gain buy-in.
Role-Play Enlisting a Volunteer Army
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Enlisting volunteers is essential for mobilizing support. Engage in role-playing exercises to practice effectively engaging and motivating others to join your change initiative.
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Change Management
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Identify potential volunteers who are passionate about the change.
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Develop a compelling message that resonates with their values and interests.
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Provide clear roles and responsibilities to empower volunteers.
Review Kotter's 8-Step Process for Leading Change
Show steps
A successful change initiative requires a solid understanding of the 8-step process, so begin by refreshing your knowledge to establish a strong foundation.
Browse courses on
Leading Change
Show steps
Read 'Leading Change' by John Kotter
Show steps
Gain insights from the seminal work on change leadership. Reading Kotter's book will provide a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practical applications of his 8-step process.
View
HBR's 10 Must Reads for Executive Teams
on Amazon
Show steps
Learn about Creating a Sense of Urgency
Show steps
Creating a sense of urgency is crucial for driving change. Explore tutorials that delve into effective strategies to instill a sense of urgency within your team.
Browse courses on
Change Management
Show steps
- Identify external threats and opportunities that necessitate change.
- Analyze industry trends and competitive landscapes to demonstrate the need for action.
- Communicate the urgency clearly and convincingly to all stakeholders.
Discuss the Role of a Guiding Coalition
Show steps
A strong guiding coalition is essential for successful change leadership. Engage in peer discussions to share insights and best practices for building an effective coalition.
Show steps
- Identify individuals with influence, expertise, and credibility.
- Develop a shared vision and purpose for the change initiative.
- Empower the guiding coalition to make decisions and drive change.
Develop a Strategic Vision for Your Change Initiative
Show steps
A clear strategic vision provides direction and alignment for change. Create a deliverable that outlines the vision, goals, and objectives of your change initiative.
Browse courses on
Change Management
Show steps
- Define the desired future state of the organization or team.
- Identify the key milestones and deliverables necessary to achieve the vision.
- Develop a communication plan to share the vision and gain buy-in.
Role-Play Enlisting a Volunteer Army
Show steps
Enlisting volunteers is essential for mobilizing support. Engage in role-playing exercises to practice effectively engaging and motivating others to join your change initiative.
Browse courses on
Change Management
Show steps
- Identify potential volunteers who are passionate about the change.
- Develop a compelling message that resonates with their values and interests.
- Provide clear roles and responsibilities to empower volunteers.
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