Overview
In a highly competitive global business environment, being able to adapt quickly to new conditions is a key predictor of success. Senior executives frequently grapple with situations in which they know that change is imperative but can’t determine exactly what has to change or how to make it happen. Knights Business School, Leading Strategic Change program helps set the right direction for a transforming initiative and inspire effective action. This program will redefine how you think about change in your organization– considering both what is needed to achieve your vision and what is possible in terms of time, resources and collective motivation.
Change Leadership Project
This program is designed to help you develop a framework for change within the context of your own organization. Throughout this program, you will progress from analysing your change initiative, through the design of a framework for change, to developing a unique model for accelerating the process in your organization. You will have the opportunity to apply KBS Model-Based Problem Solving approach to your own change project. Model-Based Problem Solving is a powerful and outcome-driven approach to problem solving, will enable you to tackle your project’s most complicated challenges, make better decisions and achieve optimum results. Through one-on-one coaching, KBS faculty will show you how to look beyond standard models to build your own strategy–one that reflects the unique needs of your organization.
My experience attending both KBS Integrative Thinking and Leading Strategic Change programs exceeded all my expectations. I attended the programs back-to-back and I was inspired by my interaction with the faculty and the other attendees. The programs have given me the opportunity to filter my thoughts through elements like strategic thinking and change management. The knowledge gained and tools learned will be great for my future.
Stephen Jacobs
Accra.
Who Should Attend
Leading Strategic Change is designed specifically for senior executives at the helm of significant change initiatives in the early stages of development. The program is aimed at senior executives, including those at the Board and director levels, in both private and public sector organizations.
As a participant, you will be required to come to the program with a change leadership initiative which is in its early stages, ideally an ‘idea’ about some aspect of your organization that needs to change. This should not be a current project ready for implementation but rather a strategic opportunity currently under consideration. This criterion is important because the initial stages of analysing the change opportunity is the foundation of the program.
This program will be particularly valuable if you are in one of the following situations:
- The business unit for which you are responsible has experienced a decline in performance.
- You’ve recently taken over a new area and recognize the need for change.
- The competitive challenges facing your organization have changed dramatically.
- You know that innovation is required but can’t yet see where or how to implement it.
- You want to target opportunities that others don’t see and take action immediately.
- You’re currently leading a large-scale change initiative in an underperforming organization.
Key Benefits
The experiential learning approach of this program is dynamic, intensive and high impact–combining classroom lectures, case studies and group discussions with one-on-one coaching aimed at helping to refine the nuances involved in your unique change initiative.
Takeaways include:
• New strategies and a new way to think about driving organizational change.
• A spectrum of proven best practices, innovative ideas and pragmatic decision-making frameworks.
• A customized change model specific to your own strategic change initiative.
• Valuable connections and access to a network of peers from varying backgrounds and organizations.
• A deeper understanding of Model-Based Problem Solving, as it applies to your personal change initiative.
Time is the most constrained resource in today’s organizations, so KBS has created this highly compressed learning program to integrate with personal and professional schedules, ensuring a comfortable and productive experience.
Schedule
A typical day consists of day classes, group meetings and individualized sessions with a faculty advisor. During the week-long session, participants are introduced to the theories, models and techniques that establish the foundation of successful strategic change planning and implementation.
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
| Developing Vision for Change Strategy, Change and Leadership Team Meetings and/or Faculty Advisor Sessions | Change Management Theories and Models Diagnosis for Change Team Meetings and/or Faculty Advisor Sessions | Leadership for Change Your Change Model: Analysis Team Meetings and/or Faculty Advisor Sessions |
| Day 4 | Day 5 |
| Effects of Change: Finding Congruence Sustaining Change Building Your Own Change Model | Individual Presentations Feedback Session |
The program concludes with a follow-up video and graduation.
How to Apply
Fee: N180, 000 only
Included in program fee*:
- Tuition
- All program materials and supplies
- Completion certificate
- Class-day meals (breakfast, lunch and breaks)
Date: Nov 22 – 24, 2017
Time: 9am – 5pm
Enquiries on Venue and Resource persons:
Contact: braingro@yahoo.com
Call 0803-403-4195, 0808-436-9290