# Leading Strategic Change Course (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/courses/leading-strategic-change-course-self-paced>

## Overview

Experienced leaders are often tasked with leading change at an organizational level. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of change concepts from an organizational perspective. Participants will learn how to create effective plans for organizational change, apply strategies for leading and managing change, and utilize best practices for evaluating the outcomes of change initiatives.

## What you'll learn

- Analyze the concepts of change from an organizational viewpoint.
- Create plans for organizational change.
- Apply strategies for leading and managing change.
- Use best practices in evaluating change.

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Understanding Leadership

- Define leadership and distinguish it from management
- Explore key leadership traits and styles
- Examine leadership roles in the public sector context

#### Module 2: Self-Awareness and Leadership Identity

- Reflect on personal leadership values and experiences
- Assess your leadership strengths and development areas
- Establish a personal vision for leadership growth

#### Module 3: Leadership Communication

- Understand the role of communication in leadership
- Develop active listening and clear messaging techniques
- Practice giving and receiving constructive feedback

#### Module 4: Leading Others Effectively

- Motivate and engage teams
- Adapt leadership approach to different situations and people
- Encourage collaboration and accountability

#### Module 5: Ethical Leadership and Public Service Values

- Apply ethical principles in decision-making
- Recognize the impact of values on leadership choices
- Promote integrity and transparency in leadership roles

#### Module 6: Leadership in Practice

- Integrate learning into a leadership development plan
- Explore strategies for continued leadership growth
- Commit to applying foundational leadership concepts in your role

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $649
