Change is Inevitable, Employee Acceptance is Not: Managing the Impact of Organizational Change on Employees
60 Minutes
6 months
302039
Group Attendees: Any number of participants
Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)
Change is uncertain, stressful, and fraught with risk. Additionally, the people who have the least say in change initiatives are the ones most impacted by it. If done improperly, change can result in painful and long-term harmful consequences for both employees and the organization.
What causes so many change initiatives to fail or falter? Resistance to change is a leading factor for the demise of many change efforts. But why do people resist change? And how do you overcome resistance to change?Change is complex; however, this webinar provides powerful strategies that help minimize resistance and optimize success for both employees and the organization.
Why should you Attend:
Managing change can be very challenging for organizations, change leaders and those responsible for carrying out the change. Many change initiatives falter or fail, largely due to resistance.
This webinar will help participants understand how change impacts people, and why people resist change. They will also learn five powerful strategies for minimizing resistance and increasing engagement, and how to create and sustain a culture of change in their organization. The webinar will help organizations and leaders to be more strategic and successful with change efforts. The strategies included in the webinar will also benefit the people most impacted by change.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- The underlying reasons why so many change efforts fail or falter
- The impact and consequences of change on employees and organizations
- The specific factors that cause people to resist change
- Understanding how resistance is a normal and acceptable response to change
- Five powerful strategies that decrease resistance to change and increase employee engagement for successful change outcomes
- How to create and sustain a culture of change in your organization
Who Will Benefit:
- Individual contributors in the organization (team members)
- Leadership
- Management
- Supervisors
- Human Resources
- Diversity, inclusion & equity leaders
- Organization as a whole
Maure Ann Metzger , ED.D. is an author, trainer, consultant and psychologist. Her 20+ years of experience as a consultant, trainer and psychologist provides for a unique and holistic approach to her work with organizations and employees.
Dr. Metzger has successfully guided organizations through strategic development efforts, change initiatives and evaluation processes. In addition to her work with organizations, Dr. Metzger is a member of the Minnesota Change Management Network.
Dr. Metzger offers training and consulting that addresses recent changes and challenges in the workforce and workplace. Her training focuses on creating healthy workplaces that support employee well-being, retention, and growth. Examples of general training topics include:
New employee Onboarding
Mentorship Programs
Change Management
Employee Well-Being, Resiliency and Growth
In addition to training, Dr. Metzger has led strategic development and change management initiative in organizations. Examples include:
New Employee Induction Programs
Mentorship Programs
Employee Engagement
Stakeholder Research
Professional Development for Employees
Motivational Interviewing with Clients
Solution-Focused Practices
Maure Ann Metzger holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and has been the recipient of numerous awards in her career.