Based on the best-selling book, Change, by John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta. Change is no longer an occasional challenge—it is a constant leadership responsibility. This course explores how organizations and leaders can navigate disruption, uncertainty, and transformation while continuing to create value in a rapidly evolving world.
Change Management and Organizational Transformation
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Intermediate level
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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Develop strategies to build organizations that adapt quickly to change
Implement frameworks for leading successful and sustainable organizational transformation
Apply actionable methods to overcome resistance and drive cultural change
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February 2026
Assessments
11 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 11 modules in this course
In this section, we examine global change trends, adaptive leadership strategies, and risks from disruptive technologies to empower proactive organizational and societal responses.
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2 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine human resistance to change through brain science, analyze organizational change strategies from the 1930s to today, and explore tactics for leading transformational change.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine traditional strategic planning's limitations and explore agile, leadership-driven methods to foster adaptive, growth-oriented organizational change.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine how digital transformation accelerates organizational change through the strategic use of select few and diverse many. Key concepts include rapid implementation and effective change management.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine restructuring strategies that balance operational efficiency with innovation. Key concepts include sustainable change management and human-centric approaches to ensure long-term organizational success.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine how organizational culture influences adaptability and performance, focusing on strategies for effective cultural change and practical steps for fostering growth.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine how M&A strategies create value through strategic acquisitions, integration challenges, and time efficiency in competitive environments.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine Agile's origins in software development, its challenges in scaling, and the need for dual systems to achieve sustained organizational agility.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine how organizational change principles apply to large-scale social initiatives, focusing on collective action, leadership, and sustainable impact through diverse strategies.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine the evolution of leadership and the need for broader engagement to drive organizational agility and effective change. Key concepts include leadership gaps, expanding roles, and factors influencing leadership effectiveness.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine crisis phases, organizational adaptation, and leadership strategies for uncertainty, focusing on sustaining positive changes and driving ongoing transformation.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
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