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Start Date:	Thursday, April 12, 2012
Start Time:	09:00 AM
End Date:	Thursday, April 12, 2012
End Time:	05:00 PM
Location:	Hampton Inn & Suites - Warwick, RI
Members:	USD 185.00
Non-Members:	USD 220.00
Early Bird Discount:	USD 0.00
Early Bird End Date:
Presenter:	Peter de Jager

"RATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: without Hype and Myth"

An exploration of how change works.

Do you want?

• a  rational approach for implementing Change within your organization? An approach devoid of the myths and hype which serve to make a relatively simple task almost impossible?
• a  reality based model of the Change process which explains not only why we resist being changed, but also how to convert our natural response to change, into support and enthusiasm for the change?
• to  introduce both staff and management to a way of thinking about organizational change that encourages the formation of teams, respects intelligent criticism, invites participation and breaks down the obstacles of the “we” vs. “them” culture?

What is it about?

This  one-day interactive learning workshop explores the Change Management process. The topics will include:

• The  myths of Change Management
• The value, and flaws of  human behavioral models
• The applicability of the  Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle to organizational Change
• The  Virginia Satir Change Process Model
• The  single point of failure in change management
• Why  good, honest, open communications is the pivot point of change management projects
• Why  resistance to change is both necessary and desirable

Why is it valuable?

You will gain the following knowledge and skills and be able to:

• Identify threats to the Status Quo
• Involve those affected by the threat, in the selection and implementation of the Change necessary to alleviate the threat
• Design a communication plan to address the real concerns of the Target Audience
• Respond appropriately to concerns regarding the Change in order to avoid reinforcing those concerns
• Empower the organization to direct their own change
• Install support structures to shorten the transition period
• Respect the existing status quo before replacing it with another
• Minimize the pain of change in order to make it easier to embrace
• Recognize why celebrating a transition is not just a reason to throw a party

Who should attend?

• Those currently involved in  any aspect of Change Management from  awareness of needthrough to  celebration of implementation
• Those  required to implement new change initiatives  or  recover from failed implementations
• Those with expertise in management looking to  increase their ability to manage “Resistance to Change”
• Staff faced with unnecessary Change requiring a  management acceptable means to resist
• Project leaders who want their clients to  embrace the product of their efforts
• Those wishing to attain a  practical, reality based understanding of change management

This  training/presentation has been  crafted to allow the attendee to decide for themselves that this approach has value. The session is interactive, informative, provocative and unavoidably… fun.

Comments from Clients

"Peter's approach to change management had the audience captivated." - Pam Nintrup PMP, PMI President

"The seminar was a highly interactive learning experience." - Gordon Bartlett PMP – PMI President

"Everyone left the meeting with new ideas to put to work immediately." - JoAnne Neely PMP – PMI President

"Peter left us all with an understanding of why we resist change and how we can more effectively implement and communicate change to minimize uncertainty." - Ron Parker PMP, PMI President

Location:  Hampton Inn & Suites

Address:  2100 Post Road, Warwick, RI -  Please click here for directions

Date:  April 12, 2012

Time:  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Typical Agenda:

• 9:00 am  - Start morning session
• 12:00 pm  - Lunch (included)
• 1:00 pm  - Start afternoon session
• 3:00 pm  - Snacks (included)
• 5:00 pm  - Conclude workshop

Cost:  $185 for members and $220 for non-members

PDUs:  8

If you experience any trouble with registration, please contact our VP of Administration at vp_administration@ospmi.org

 

Cancellations:

PLEASE NOTE: The event planner and caterer require a head count for planning purposes which OSPMI provides upon the close of meeting registration. Once that count is submitted, we are charged for the materials and meals whether or not registered attendees are able to make it to the meeting. For that reason we are unable to honor cancellations following the close of our meeting registration.