Organizational Behavior Area Coordinator
Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management – Organizational Behavior
Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management – Organizational Behavior
Tools for Leading Transformation
Upcoming Dates and Tuition
April 21-23, 2026
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuition: $4,875
Overview
In this dynamic program, you will gain the actionable skills and strategies needed to lead transformative organizational change with confidence. You will learn how to influence and inspire change across all levels—whether in entire organizations, departments, business units, or teams. Through a hands-on, action-based learning approach, you will dive into real-world case studies, review cutting-edge research, and apply innovative solutions that drive lasting impact. From reshaping strategies and optimizing operations to navigating cultural shifts and integrating new technologies, you will be empowered to lead change that delivers measurable results. Get ready to unlock your full potential and become the catalyst for meaningful transformation in your organization.
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Who Should Attend
- C-suite executives and other senior leaders with at least 10 years of experience who are responsible for leading enterprise change
- Business unit and division heads who are responsible for leading and implementing change
- Mid-level managers who are responsible for leading teams
- Chief Human Resource officers and other human resource professionals who support executives leading change
- Finance leaders responsible for revenue generation and cost containment who want to transform organizations to be more resourceful
- Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to scale their businesses while building out a strong culture of resourcefulness
Program Outcomes
- Gain expertise in leading organizational change across strategy, cost reduction, culture, operations, and technology.
- Master the art of designing and executing impactful change plans.
- Discover how to turn resistance into support, excel in resource-constrained environments, and empower teams to embrace change.
- Build resilience in the face of setbacks and develop the agility needed to navigate both internal and external uncertainty.
- Evaluate your effectiveness as a change leader and identify opportunities for continuous growth.
Program Schedule
AM Session
PM Session
DAY ONE
A Processual Approach to Organizational Change
- Examine why most change efforts fail
- Understand how to design a process for successful change
- Learn how to mobilize different stakeholders
Creating and Mobilizing Resources
- Build urgency to fuel change across the organization, unit, and team
- Leverage constraints and avoid the threat rigidity trap
- Diagnose stakeholder support and resistance
- Select the right people for a core change team
- Unlock the power of outsiders to develop a vision
- Generate employee buy-in by sparking positive prophecies
DAY TWO
Taking Change to the Finish Line
- Empower employees to embrace and commit to change
- Design short-term wins
- Make change stick through culture
- Complete a change leader assessment
Agile Change
- Create a culture that thrives under resource constraints
- Overcome change setbacks and build resilience
- Embrace uncertainty and learn how to improvise change
DAY THREE
Interactive Exercise
- Lead an organization through a simulated change initiative
- Develop a change plan and implement it with optimal tactics
- Receive extensive feedback on your plan
Meet Your Professor
Rice Business Wisdom
Rice Business Wisdom is our online ideas magazine that features faculty research.
Workplace Emotions | Peer-Reviewed Research
The Outside Perception Of Leaders Is Influenced By The Emotions They Display
Based on research by Professor D. Brent Smith
Business Partnerships | Peer-Reviewed Research
In Business Partnerships As In Marriage: Get Acquainted, Be Nice And Build Trust
Based on research by Professor Prashant Kale
Creativity | Peer-Reviewed Research
What Kind Of Manager Recognizes Creativity?
Based on research by Professor Jing Zhou
