Strategic change dynamics and management

This module provides the opportunity for critical interrogation and appraisal of the theories, strategies, and techniques of strategic change facilitation and management. Particular emphasis will be afforded to raising awareness of intercultural diversity and inter-national reactions to change management and facilitation, given the increasing accessibility of digitally enabled global and remote working environments.  Practical tools and techniques will be employed to build a case for change and develop a project plan, following stakeholder, gap and environmental analyses.  Methods of assessing organisational culture and preparedness for change will be employed.  The perceived dichotomy which situates the drive towards optimal organisational performance in opposition to the need for professional sensitivity and consciousness of individual stakeholder psychodynamics will be examined.

This module comprises five blocks of learning: 1. Assessment of the organisational context, culture and preparedness for change and the case for change.  2. Assessment of the change initiative with particular reference to the people affected by the change and psychodynamics. 3. Change theories, strategies and techniques; project planning and implementation. 4. Intercultural and inter-national change dynamics 5. Contemporary research within reference to external drivers for change including intercultural globalisation and remote and digital working.

1. Critically assess the organisational culture and context determining readiness for change and articulating, where appropriate, the case for change.

2. Present a critical reflection on the diversity of reactions to change, with reference to change resistance and psychodynamics.  

3. Develop a road map for the implementation and facilitation of a change initiative, demonstrating the ability to evaluate practical and specialised techniques, dynamics and theories from the forefront of the field of organisational change.

4. Critically assess the impact of intercultural diversity on the implementation of change initiatives within international organisational contexts.

5. Engage in critical dialogue and review of contemporary research in the field of organisational change, with particular reference to globalisation, digitalisation and remote work environments.