Sessions

Preconference Workshop
Session #802: Implementing Change: It's Not the Change, It's the Transition!
Additional Fee & Registration Required
Sunday 06/19/2016 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM   Add to calendar
4.00 SHRM PDCs, 4.00 HR Credit | Competencies: Leadership & Navigation, HR Expertise | Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
You will learn to understand the mental shift people go through before they accept change. 

What impacts the ability to drive change, and why do so many organizations struggle with change? Learning how to manage change and deal with transition is one of the most valuable skills any HR professional needs to master. This workshop explains the difference between change and transition and why both organizations and people struggle with it. By understanding the mental and emotional process that takes place in each new situation, you will learn how to bridge the gap between reacting to change and experiencing a smooth transition. This workshop will help you:

·         Learn what your organization must address to prepare your employees for a smooth transition.

·         Understand personality and motivation and how these affect an individual's ability to manage change.

·         Identify the types of resistance that hold back an organization in transition.

·         Learn the steps you should take to overcome resistance.

·         Discover how to encourage others to embrace change and take the fear out of change.

Rick Tiemann Photo
Presenter:
Rick Tiemann, president,
The Executive Group
Presenter:
David Watterson, managing director,
Watterson & Associates, Inc.