Change Management

Department

International Program

Course unit code

IFLV6599

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3.0

Name of lecturer(s)

FH-Prof. Farrell Wendy, PhD

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

Burke, W. W., & Litwin, G. H. (1992). A Causal Model of Organizational Performance and Change. Journal of Management, 18(3), 523-545.
Cawsey, T.F. (2016). Organizational change: an action-oriented toolkit (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications.
Jones, G. R. (2012): Organizational theory, design, and change. Edinburgh: Pearson education.
Porter, M. (1985). Competitive Advantage: Creating and sustaining superior performance
Venkateswara Rao, T. (2004). Performance management and appraisal systems: HR tools for global competitiveness
Waterman Jr., R. H., Peters, T. J., & Phillips, J. R. (1980). Structure is not organization. Business Horizons Actions

Level of course unit

Bachelor

Year of study

Spring 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

1

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Upon completion of this four-day workshop, participants will be able to:
- Gain a deep understanding of the complexities involved in organizational change, including the drivers of change, the challenges it presents, and the strategies for successfully navigating it.
- Acquire thorough knowledge of the McKinsey 7S Framework (Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff) and its application in diagnosing and addressing organizational effectiveness and alignment.
- Learn to critically assess the impact of different organizational structures and apply strategies to optimize structure for enhanced agility and effectiveness.
- Develop the ability to formulate comprehensive change strategies that consider all aspects of the organization.
- Learn techniques for implementing organizational change, including planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement strategies, to ensure smooth transitions and minimize resistance.
- Apply the theoretical knowledge gained in a practical, hands-on simulation exercise that mirrors real-world organizational change scenarios, allowing participants to experiment with change strategies and see immediate outcomes.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none