Course Description:

Change happens within organizations at all levels requiring leaders to be skilled in navigating the challenges of the change process. A variety of evidenced-based models exist that can be used to guide these organizational changes. To be successful at guiding change, leaders must be able to break down barriers and build on the strengths of the team. This chapter will discuss the change process, potential reasons for resistance, evidenced-based change models, the role of innovation, and specific strategies for success in guiding organizational change.