Managing and Living with Change

Britain's favourite TV chef, Jamie Oliver, faced the daunting challenge to revolutionise school dinners in the face of scepticism from government ministers, dinner ladies and pupils.

This course, structured around a series of engaging video clips featuring Jamie Oliver, retraces the rollout of Jamie's campaign.

The first section of the two-part programme shows managers how to successfully introduce a programme of change within their organisation, whilst the second section helps staff deal with change in the workplace.

You'll learn how to:

If you're a manager, you'll be able to:

• Understand the four key principles of managing change: Passion, People, Planning and Perseverance
• Identify the different ways in which individuals will react to the prospect of change
• Plan effectively for a programme of change in order to minimise confusion and disruption
• Overcome resistance by communicating the ultimate goal of change and the benefits it will bring
• Encourage all staff to 'buy in' to the challenges and opportunities of change

If you're an employee, you'll be able to:

• Understand why it's vital for a business to change if it is to grow
• Know why people's first reflex reaction to change is to reject it
• Express your negative feelings about change freely
• See the positives, rather than the negatives, that change can bring
• Become involved in the change process
• Welcome change and the opportunities it brings

Course features:

You'll work through the course online, where you'll complete a series of exercises. All you need is access to the internet.

This course brings the concept of 'change' to life in an inspirational way. It retraces Jamie's groundbreaking campaign to transform school dinners from processed junk into nutritious meals. A series of bite-size lessons will help you cope with the prospect and the reality of change.

Before you begin you'll take a short test to help identify any knowledge gaps. As you work through the course you'll be presented with simple exercises to check your learning.

You'll have access to this course for six months from the date of purchase - giving you plenty of time to finish your course.

How this course can help your business:

• Plan effectively for a programme of change in order to minimise confusion and disruption
• Overcome resistance by communicating the ultimate goal of change and the benefits it will bring
• Encourage all staff to 'buy in' to the challenges and opportunities of change
  

Why buy an eCourse from learndirect?

• You get value for money
• You can start straight away
• Flexibility and support built in
• You learn at your own level and pace

Course Code: 104198BT054