You don’t need a title to make a difference. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how trust, relationships, and small actions can create real change, regardless of your role. With tools like the Circle of Influence and Small Wins Theory, you’ll find where you can make a difference. Then, you’ll leave with a clear plan to get started.

You will learn to:

• Recognize the difference between influence and authority

• Focus your energy using the Circle of Influence

• Design small, achievable actions that build momentum

• Navigate common barriers to change

You will benefit by:

• Gaining confidence in your ability to shape positive change

• Learning how to lead at any level 

• Creating a personalized action plan

Audience:

Any U-M faculty or staff member who would like to develop their change management skills.

Program Note:

This course replaces Culture Change Foundations: Improving Your Workplace Climate and includes new framing and updated tools. Individuals who have taken the previous course may find some of the content repetitive.