Adapt and Thrive: Change Management Skills Every Project Manager Needs

45mGeneral2024-03-01

Authors

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez

Project Management World Champion

CRFT Productions

Full-Service Learning Content Company

Course details

For project managers, change management has become an integral, in-demand skill that’s becoming even more important in times of uncertainty. A recent search on LinkedIn showed 400,000 job openings demanding change management expertise. This course covers the essential skills that every project manager should know in light of these pressing market demands. Antonio shares insights into why specific projects soar while others stumble, using real-life case studies highlighting actionable, practical techniques to give you the edge in today’s dynamic project landscapes.

Learn how to lay the foundations of change to understand the value of change in project management. Antonio shows you how to both plan and execute your own change management plan while assessing risks and communicating changes with your organization. Finally, he provides guidance on closing and post-project reflections to ensure your next change project goes even smoother.

Skills covered

Organizational LeadershipProject Management SkillsProject ManagementLimited SeriesLeadership and Management

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - What is change management for project managers

1. Laying the Foundations

02 - Why change management matters
03 - Types of change in project management
04 - The intersection of change management and project management
05 - Benefits - The key to obtaining buy-in from stakeholders

2. Change Management in Project Planning

06 - The change management plan
07 - Risk assessment for change
08 - Aligning team and resources

3. Change Management during Project Execution

09 - The role of leadership in change management
10 - Communicating change during execution
11 - Overcoming resistance in the execution phase
12 - Monitoring change - KPIs and metrics

4. Closing and Post-Project Reflections

13 - Wrapping up changes successfully
14 - Case study - Successful change management
15 - Case study - Change management failures

Conclusion

16 - Wrap-up and key takeaways