Leading Change

Course Description

Change happens, like it or not!! It is necessary for progress and the result of innovation, yet change makes individuals and organizations so uncomfortable that most people and groups within organizations vigorously resist change. So the questions become how to cause, how to embrace and how to lead constructive change in our selves, our organizations and our communities – in ways that colleagues and would-be colleagues support and contribute toward success. The primary format for learning in this course is seminar style with reading, researching and sharing of information as well as structured, experiential activities designed to build skills through practice and interpersonal exchange. Class time is devoted to discussion, observation, feedback, additional exercises and presentation. Additionally, participants engage in reflection and explanation of their considerations as the course progresses. GRADING: P/F for most students; letter grades for MSEM students. No undergraduates allowed except enrolled MSEM combined bachelor’s/master’s students.

Code

EN.663.671

Credits

1.5

Subject

Center for Leadership Education

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Engineering Management, Master of Engineering Management
• Master's Global Innovation and Leadership Through Engineering, Master of Science
• Master's Security Informatics, Master of Science