EG 7203 - Change Management (3)

This course examines the characteristics of successful learning organizations and the role of educational leaders as change agents. Participants will study change principles while considering various implementation challenges related to organizational structure, employee empowerment, communication, culture and strategic planning. Research within the field of change management will inform participants about how to identify, promote, achieve and sustain meaningful educational improvements and innovation. Participants will review and practice collaborative problem-solving and consensus-building techniques as well as individual and group communication strategies, among other best practices for effecting transformational change.