This workshop is designed for those who are tasked with achieving significant change, not least in the implementation of the new IT systems and services that are essential to the survival and success of our organisations. Change is the only constant. It is the way in which organisations face up to, embrace and manage change that distinguishes between success and failure. To achieve and sustain success, organisations need to be adaptable.

Topics include:

• The drivers for change - what and how real are the pressures?
• The impact of change and uncertainty on motivation and performance
• Techniques for business 'needs' identification and creative solutions e.g. SWOT and Value Chain analysis, brainstorming, critical analysis, metaplanning
• Self assessment as an agent for change
• Imposed change versus organic change
• Interpersonal and analytical skills required for change implementation
• Getting buy-in and commitment from those affected by change
• Stages in a major change project from definition to realisation - the 'people' challenge
• Ensuring optimum resources, scoping, scaling, and sequencing projects within major change programmes
• The Impact of Organisational Culture - change supporting mechanisms

• Understand the business context driving change
• Understand and be able to apply change management concepts
• Bring a deeper understanding and insight into the human factors of project management, thereby ensuring user ownership and commitment
• Discover how to develop and execute change management plans for implementing successful change initiatives within the workplace

Who should attend?
Team and Project Leaders. Project and line Manager with organisational responsibility, particularly where projects and initiatives involve significant change for users or staff.