Advanced Leadership- Change Management
Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
March 26th, 2025
8:30am-3:00pm
Location
Lakeshore College Manitowoc Campus
600 York St.
Manitowoc
Fees/Admission
$250 for Members
$500 for Non-Members
Cancelations made within 48-hours of the class are non-refundable.
Description
For years we’ve all heard that the “only constant is change.” Change is present almost every day in every aspect of your life. It has become the norm for most successful organizations. The frequency and pace at which leaders ask employees to change course or adapt to new systems and initiatives continues to accelerate. Change can have both a negative and positive connotation, especially in the workplace. It can be opposed, considered unnecessary undesirable and to some, quite terrifying; or it can be pleasant, welcomed, and exciting, if it is presented properly. It is a leader’s job to identify the positive aspects of the change and communicate the opportunity that the organization requires. Leading others through change successfully requires thoughtful planning, creativity and innovative options. This course will provide you with a clearer understanding of what happens to people when an organizational change initiative occurs.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand why change initiatives fail and how to ensure their success.
- Implement a framework to actively lead change efforts.
- Identify, acknowledge, and manage resistance to ensure an efficient transition.
- Identify goals and resources that will be needed to support future infrastructure with your department organization.
About Mike: Mike Schwarz brings over 15 years of experience in both domestic and international manufacturing leadership, organizational development, and process optimization. He began his career working third shift in metal fabrication while pursuing his studies. Mike's professional path started at HUI in Kiel and later shifted to an operational leadership role at Miller Electric, where he played a crucial part in launching a new product line in the welding industry. He then moved to Arbre Technologies, where he helped expand RFID technology into the agriculture sector for more efficient inventory management. In his next role back at HUI, Mike led a team in developing a soft skills scorecard to strengthen team cohesion. Currently, Mike serves as the Sales Marketing Manager at Holweg Weber, where he works on providing sustainable solutions for the bag industry.
Mike holds a BS in Science from the University of Wisconsin Platteville and a MS in Leadership and Organizational Development from Lakeland University. Mike is also a certified black belt.
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