Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 1-4

Overview

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Continue your learning journey with our 3rd course, highlighting Kotter’s research on effective strategies and tactics for leading complex change. Learn how you can apply Kotter’s 8 Accelerators to dramatically increase your chances of success as you lead change. Course Description Build on your understanding by learning how to apply the key success factors behind the first four Accelerators to your own work, including the importance of articulating a Big Opportunity and: 1. Creating a Sense of Urgency 2. Building a Guiding Coalition 3. Forming a Strategic Vision 4. Enlisting a Volunteer Army Join Kotter and take the first steps along your learning journey into the Science of Change, beginning with our understanding of human nature and our response to threats and opportunities and the limitations of traditional organizational structures. Based on 50 years of empirical research into the Science of Change and our latest insights from our firm’s consulting work, Kotter is making change leadership more accessible than ever before with four new courses introducing learners to our methodologies and tools for successful organizational transformations.

Syllabus

Change Accelerators: 1 + 2

This module introduces the foundational elements of Kotter’s change model, focusing on creating a sense of urgency and building a guiding coalition. You will learn why these initial steps are crucial and how to effectively implement them within your organization.

Change Accelerators: 3 + 4

In this module, you will explore the next steps in Kotter’s model: forming a strategic vision and enlisting a volunteer army. These accelerators are designed to harness the power of vision and motivate a broad base of support to drive the change effort forward.

Accelerators 1-4 Overview and Exam

This module provides a comprehensive overview of the first four Accelerators and includes an exam to assess your understanding and ability to apply these principles. It reinforces the connections between these accelerators and their collective impact on successful change leadership.