Change occurs in local government for any number of reasons ranging from turnover after local elections to major structural and policy changes in response to economic pressure. Like other organizations, local governments must manage their way through these challenges and position themselves for future success. This course is designed to cover those topics related to managing organizational change. From defining types of organizational change to the identification of strategies for effective change management, this course will empower participants by giving them the tools to guide their organization through uncertain times.

This course will cover the following topics:

• Defining Organizational Change
• Leading Your Organization through change
• Managing resistance to change