Leading Change
Introduction
Leading and managing effective change has assumed pivotal importance for leaders in all health and social care organisations. As the pace of change in the external environment and global challenges continues to increase and new technologies disrupt traditional ways of working; this module aims to assist you in exploring issues around change from varying perspectives, but focusing in particular on the role of leadership in supporting sustainable change.
Who the course is aimed at
All health and social care professionals, including third sector or private organisations.
Benefits of taking the course to the individual, the organisation and the patient
You will be supported to develop:
- a critical appraisal of theory and practice in relation to management and leadership of organisational change and development
- an applied understanding of a range of change theories to your own role and work context.
- a critical analysis of obstacles to effective change
- a detailed understanding of the implications of change theory and practice for your own leadership development.
What you learn
In this module you will develop a deep understanding of organisational change and the evidence of what makes change initiatives successful focusing in particular on the role of leadership in supporting sustainable change. You will undertake an evaluation of a recent or current change initiative in your own organisation in order to reflect on the effectiveness of the change process and make evidence based recommendations for future change management practice.
General areas covered
- What even is change?
- Exploring societal shifts and pressing global challenges impacting the health and care system
- Planned verses emergent changes - what is the difference and what should we do?
- Change theories and models - are they all helpful for us as change agents?
- Strategies for managing change and supporting people through change
- Building participation into change
- Resistance, transition and resilience: how do we navigate these?
- Unpacking power and the role of movement building
- The role of storytelling in creating meaningful change - what is your story?
- Culture and organisational politics and the relational aspects of change.
Skills gained for the workplace, technical skills or academic skills
- Reflective and critical thinking
- Academic writing
Delivery Method:
Engaging and varied distance learning supported by weekly facilitated online live tutorials and peer engagement. Please contact the module leader for a timetable for the live sessions. View our statement on notional study hours » Provisional timetable This module is planned to run from week commencing 23 September 2024 to 31 January 2025. For further information please contact the module leader Dr Rammina Yassaie - R.Yassaie@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: nursingandmidwifery@shu.ac.uk
Fees and Funding for 2024/25
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £1,720 EU / International students: £2,870 - this is part-time study and therefore cannot provide sponsorship for Tier 4. |
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| How to apply |
To apply for a self-funded place, please complete and return the application form below: To apply for a Workforce Development / Workforce Transformation funding WDF/WTF funded place, please complete and return the relevant application form below: Further information and Workforce Development Funding / CPD Funding online application form |
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Entry requirements
- You must have experience of studying and writing at level 6.
- You must have access to a reliable internet connection
- Where English is not your first language you must be able to supply IELTS scores.
The above must be evidenced in your application form.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
This module is delivered via distance learning
View our statement on notional study hours »
Provisional timetable
Module starts week commencing 23 Sept 2024 and completes in week commencing 31st January 2025.
Facilitated live online tutorials will run on Wednesday afternoons throughout. Please contact the module leader for a full timetable - R.Yassaie@shu.ac.uk
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks.
- Written Assignment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 30 level 7 credits