Leading and Managing People-Centred Change from FutureLearn

Week 1: Preparing for change Week 2: During change Week 3: Sustaining change Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The course is designed for anyone who either leads or manages people or will shortly be in such a position. In particular, it will be useful to people new to leadership roles and practitioners in human resources, organisational development and internal communications.

Topics Covered

Six key leadership practices to underpin successful change
Identifying people-focussed benefits
Appreciating different perspectives of change
Identifying, analysing and communicating to key people (stakeholders) affected by the change
Recognising the emotions of, and responses to, change
Communication styles
Creating an effective dialogue
Involving people in the change process
Monitoring the implementation of change
Protecting the change from risks and threats
Sharing practical examples to address issues

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People-centred change leadership fundamentals

According to learners, this course provides a solid and practical foundation for leading change with a strong emphasis on the human element. Many find the content, particularly on identifying people-focused benefits and recognizing emotional responses to change, to be immediately applicable to their professional roles. Students frequently praise the engaging instructor delivery and the well-organized structure of the modules. While largely a positive experience, some experienced managers noted that the course might feel too foundational for those seeking advanced strategies, suggesting it is particularly suited for individuals new to leadership roles or in HR/OD functions.

Modules are well-organized with clear content and pacing.

"The structure was clear, and the pacing was just right for a busy professional."

"The modules were well-organized, and the 'Monitoring the implementation of change' section was especially helpful."

"The course materials were comprehensive and easy to follow."

Instructors are knowledgeable, responsive, and deliver content effectively.

"The instructor's delivery was engaging, and the case studies truly brought the concepts to life."

"The instructor was knowledgeable and responsive."

Highly beneficial for individuals new to leadership or change management roles.

"An absolute must for anyone stepping into a leadership role or managing organizational shifts."

"This course is a good overview, and beginners would probably find it more beneficial."

"It covers the basics well for anyone new to change management."

Provides strategies and tools for immediate use in professional settings.

"The content on 'Identifying people-focussed benefits' was incredibly practical and immediately applicable to my project at work."

"I now feel much more confident in my ability to 'Involve people in the change process' effectively."

"I've already started applying several strategies from the course in my organization."

Forum discussions can be unstructured, and some desire more detailed case studies.

"Some of the forum discussions felt a bit unstructured, and there wasn't always clear guidance on how to maximize peer interaction."

"I would have liked more detailed real-world case studies beyond the brief examples provided."

"I felt the practical examples were good but could have been deeper and more varied."

May be too basic for experienced professionals seeking advanced strategies.

"I felt it lacked enough hands-on exercises or tools that I could immediately implement. I was hoping for more advanced strategies."

"This course felt a bit too foundational for my needs. The 'communication styles' section was basic..."

"For those with some experience, it might feel a bit slow or repetitive, I was hoping for more advanced techniques."

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Learners who complete Leading and Managing People-Centred Change will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Leading and Managing People-Centred Change

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