Anyone tasked with leading, influencing, or managing a change effort will benefit from this series – including leaders and middle managers in both academic and administrative departments.

Session 1: Focus on Individuals Experiencing Change
September 25, 2019

Presented by: Marilu Goodyear & Jenny Mehmedovic

In this session, we’ll help you move individuals through the four stages of change by identifying and understanding their reasons for resistance. We’ll use common examples from both academic and administrative departments to illustrate the concepts, such as:

• A tenured professor facing curriculum changes after 25 years
• A faculty role change with new responsibilities for student recruitment
• A staff support role being reallocated to a shared services center

Session 2: Focus on Teams Experiencing Change
October 16, 2019

Presented by: Therese Lask

In this session, we’ll help you move teams through the four stages of change by learning the team members’ change styles and identifying the primary style of the team. We’ll address common reactions of teams to change, including:

• Shock and denial, which often occur at the onset of change
• Anger and frustration, which are typical when change is in early stages
• Acceptance, which you can foster by listening to and implementing team ideas