Seminar 06A - Leading Change
PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration and fee are required to attend this seminar.

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Robert Cotter, Associate Vice President for Information Resources, Xavier University
• David W. Dodd, Vice President for Information Resources and CIO, Xavier University
• Session convener: Jeff VanDrimmelen, Instructional Technologist, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Abstract

Vision is merely fantasy if it is not achievable. For that reason, truly effective leaders are fundamentally masters of continuous, strategic change for their organizations and institutions. Higher education is facing a period that will require unprecedented change and transformation. The key to successful change initiatives and strategies is understanding that people are at the center. This requires an understanding of the nature and impact of change on individuals and organizations. This seminar will focus on the nature and methods of the change management process in an academic environment, including organizational assessment, preparation, and management of the process. It also will explore building and leading a strategic organization that is driven by change and continuous improvement. The seminar is participatory and will include material presented by the speakers; a self-assessment exercise; and collaborative, case-based problem-solving. Participants will gain knowledge, skills, and strategies to help guide successful change initiatives in their own organizations.