“Faced with the choice between changing one’s mind and proving that there is no need 
to do so, almost everybody gets busy on the proof.” -John Kenneth Galbraith

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Audiences will understand the origins of change in many organizations.

2. Audiences will understand the measured categories of the Leading Change Checklist: Communication, Involvement and Leadership.

3. Audiences will learn to use the Leading Change Checklist to prepare their organization for a change initiative.

Overview/Abstract:

Change is a constant in today’s organizations.  Organizations need to proactively approach change in order to stay on the cutting edge of their competition.  However, managing this change can “make or break” the initiative.  In this lively presentation, Ed Cornelius introduces and breaks down the typical change process in an organization.  He introduces audiences to a tool: the Leading Change Checklist, which will help them understand the fundamental criteria that should be in effect for a successful change initiative.   Next, Ed Cornelius guides audiences through using the Leading Change Checklist so that they can help lead change at work the next day. 

Topics covered include: (1) The Origins of Change in an Organization; (2) The Leading Change Checklist; (3) Communication: Content and Processes; (4) Employee Involvement; (5) Leadership; (6) Using the Leading Change Checklist in Your Organization. 

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