Foundations of Leading Change

A fish in the water — Photo: Unsplash / John Cobb

Duration:
23/05–24/05/2024 | FULLY BOOKED - waiting list

Teaching format:
Classroom

Course objective:
This course introduces participants to new perspectives and tools for leading change. It incorporates established models and frameworks to build a human-centric understanding of how change happens, both at an individual and organizational level. Additionally, it equips participants with concrete tools to start engaging others in change processes.
Through reflection on their own values, beliefs, and strengths, participants are encouraged to craft their own approach to leadership. They acquire skills to authentically navigate uncertainty and resistance in times of change, and practice using some foundational techniques for fostering collaborative dialogue and creating supportive environments for change.

Key topics:

Reframing leadership
Understanding human responses in change processes
Overcoming resistance
Listening & Questioning
Role of belonging in change processes

ECTS points:
1

Examination:
Assignment completed during the course.

Course fee:
CHF 570

Lecturers:
Michelle Grant, ETH Zurich
Shruti Patel, NADEL (Coordination)

Registration starts 30 October 2023.

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