Change is inevitable if an organisation is to maintain competitiveness and currency of practice. This module has been designed to enable the learner to evaluate types and reasons for change within organisations and be able to select and apply theoretical models for its management. The purpose is not only to enable learners to develop the skills to manage change and achieve set objectives, but to do so in a professional manner with open and honest communication throughout the entire process.

Assessment consists of a contemporary case study where students have to answer long questions on it.

This module will use a mix of techniques and interactive tasks to explore the module content. Introducing key concepts through a variety of methods challenging you to explore different approaches to Innovative Change Management. Contact sessions will introduce core issues and techniques, and individual collaborative tasks will explore their application.

The tutor led and peer-to-peer learning sessions will tend to follow a general pattern of introduction of a topic and provision of frameworks and models for student learning, followed by application by students to appropriate data or case study materials. Students will be expected to perform set exercises, these will include the analysis, discussion and presentation of case- based work both individually and as part of a learning group and will receive formative feedback.

1. Understand the reasons for change in organisations

2. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of organisational change management theories.

3. Understand how to initiate, plan and manage change in an organisation

4. Apply relevant organisational change management theory to practice

Harvard Business School (2011). HBR ’s 10 Must Reads: On Change. Boston: Harvard Business Review Press. The Journal of Change Management

Internet and Library

Burnes, B. (2018). Managing Change, 7th Edition, London: FT/Prentice Hall.

Harrington, J. (2018). Innovative Change Management: Preparing your Organisation for the new innovative culture, Routledge

Cameron, E. and Green, M. (2019). Making Sense of Change Management, 5th Edition. London: Kogan Page

In this module, you will explore the dynamics of organisational change and how firms can leverage innovative business models to compete in a changing world. The business environment is dynamic in nature and business managers are faced with a multitude of challenges which require them to continually adapt and change in an effective manner. You will learn the skills and practical tools for planning and managing organisational transformations which could include turnarounds, cultural changes and strategic shifts.