Strategic Change Management | Self-Paced Virtual Program

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of a person-centered approach to change.
• Identify factors that influence individual reactions to change (values, personality, upbringing, etc.).
• Apply the change curve to real-life scenarios within teams.
• Develop strategies to support team members through change transitions.

Activities/Topics:

• Reflect on the innovation adoption life cycle.
• Watch video vignettes illustrating individual influences on reactions to change.
• Participate in the Diagnosis Challenge to identify emotions experienced during change transitions.
• Develop emotional intelligence and psychological safety within teams through interactive exercises.
• Complete the 10-Day Change Challenge to practice change management skills.
• Create and document personal metaphors in journals to deepen understanding of change.
• Submit weekly workbook reflection.
• Engage in social learning prompts with other learners through prompted questions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain foundational knowledge of emotional intelligence.
• Understand the neuroscience of change at individual, team, and organizational levels.
• Apply neuroscience principles to enhance team dynamics and organizational culture.
• Implement techniques to improve emotional intelligence within teams.

Activities/Topics:

• Start with a quote about the neuroscience of change to set the context.
• Watch videos from field experts explaining key concepts.
• Participate in the Diagnosis Challenge to apply neuroscience principles in team settings.
• Develop emotional intelligence and psychological safety within teams through practical exercises.
• Complete an EQ Assessment to measure and improve emotional intelligence.
• Reflect on the module with a closing quote to consolidate learning.
• Submit weekly workbook reflection.
• Engage in social learning prompts with other learners through prompted questions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Prepare for the change process and build readiness within teams.
• Take small actionable steps to build team confidence and commitment.
• Apply listening skills to understand team needs and concerns during change.

Activities/Topics:

• Start with a poem about Phase 1 to introduce the change cycle.
• Use listening as a tool for understanding in the Diagnosis Challenge.
• Watch videos featuring organizations in Stage 1 of the Change Cycle to learn from real-world examples.
• Explore scenario examples to practice change management techniques.
• Develop emotional intelligence and psychological safety within teams through targeted activities.
• Complete a stakeholder assessment to identify key players in the change process.
• Close the module with a poem to reinforce learning.
• Submit weekly workbook reflection.
• Engage in social learning prompts with other learners through prompted questions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Engage with and experience the change process within teams.
• Maintain momentum and effectively communicate change within teams.
• Monitor change progress and adjust strategies as needed.
• Implement observation and interview techniques to gather team insights.

Activities/Topics:

• Start with a book title and table of contents to outline the module.
• Conduct observations and interviews in the Diagnosis Challenge to gather insights.
• Watch videos showcasing organizations in Stage 2 of the Change Management Cycle to learn from their experiences.
• Explore scenario examples to practice communication and monitoring techniques.
• Develop emotional intelligence and psychological safety within teams through interactive sessions.
• Create and communicate change messages to ensure clarity and buy-in.
• Close the module with a book title and table of contents to summarize key points.
• Submit weekly workbook reflection.
• Engage in social learning prompts with other learners through prompted questions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Sustain and embed change within teams.
• Evaluate lessons learned and create change resilience within teams.
• Develop strategies to support ongoing team development and emotional well-being.
• Create and implement a change brand to reinforce team commitment.

Activities/Topics:

• Start with a "change brand" to introduce the concept of sustaining change.
• Assess team progress and create an emotional support plan in the Diagnosis Challenge.
• Watch videos from organizations in Stage 3 of the Change Management Cycle to learn from their experiences.
• Explore scenario examples to practice sustaining and embedding change.
• Develop emotional intelligence and psychological safety within teams through focused activities.
• Create a change brand to reinforce commitment and resilience.
• Submit weekly workbook reflection.
• Engage in social learning prompts with other learners through prompted questions.

Live, Virtual Pre-Program Session: 

June 12th, 2025 | 12-1pm ET

Self-Paced, Virtual Learning Modules: 

Monday, June 16th – Friday, July 25th | Modules released weekly, and intended to be completed within 7 days. Estimated number of hours per week is 2hrs.

Live, Virtual Post-Program Session:

July 31st, 2025 | 12-1pm ET

• Register 30+ days in advance to receive a 20% discount.
• Program fee includes tuition, meals, and instructional materials.
• Bentley Alumni receive a 50% enrollment discount.

Contact us for your discount code: execed@bentley.edu.

Bentley University will grant a full refund for cancellations received at least 30 days before the program start date. A 50% refund will be given for those cancellations made prior to fourteen days of the program start date. No refund will be granted for those cancellations received after that time.

We are happy to answer your questions and provide more details about the program.

Contact Bentley University Executive Education at execed@bentley.edu