It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change - Charles Darwin (1809-1882).
Organisations and individuals that embrace change grow and thrive while those who do not, struggle and fail. But what is Change, really? What are the basic principles that underpin change in individuals, teams, organisations and the wider context?
This two-day facilitated experiential workshop is designed to introduce you to some useful models and the 'how to' of sustainable Change Management that wins hearts and minds. We will explore a number of useful approaches that can give you the confidence to conceptualise, initiate and sustain the direction, focus and nature of change in your organisation.
But knowing the models is not enough - they have to translate into measurable change that is felt and lived in day-to-day culture. This workshop is designed to give you a good understanding of the field.
You will also have the opportunity to share your experiences and select how you will further develop your skills as agents of change. We pay particular attention to organisational storytelling, communications, ritual and branding and provide a framework for an entire change management process from concept through to post evaluation.
Attendees will also receive a copy of 'The Art and Science of Change', a valuable resources for change practitioners. Additionally, the networking opportunities at this event creates significant possibilities for creative interchange between delegates.
Who should attend this workshop?
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Trade union representatives
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Organizational Leadership
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Senior Management
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HR Management
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Negotiators/mediators/arbitrators
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Government officials
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Change Agents/Catalysts
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Culture specialists
During the two-day workshop we cover the following:
- What is Change?
- The Art and Science of Change - sustainable, conscious innovation
- Change in individuals, teams and organisations
- Thinking about Change – frameworks, models and trends in Change Management
- Change and Game Theory - practical case studies
- Systems Dynamics and General Systems Theory – Frameworks for Systemic Change
- Organising Principles – The Story and Metaphor
- Networking and Practical Ideas for Change Managers & Change Agents
- The Business Case for Change – 'hard' and 'soft' outcomes
- Participation and Change
- Feedback and Organisational Learning
- The Art of Memory – Innovative Communication that supports change efforts and wins hearts and minds
- Approaches to Change in large organisations including case studies
- Democratic principles in hierarchical structures, alternative forms of organisational design for African companies
- The Change Management Strategy - Setting Objectives and meeting outcomes
- Networking and Practical Ideas for Change Managers and Change Agents
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About your presenter
Steve Banhegyi works as a facilitator, consultant and educational media developer specialising in personal and organisational change management. Steve has more than 20 years consulting experience including 4 years as a lecturer in Information Systems at Witwatersrand University. He qualified in the UK as a Psychologist and started his career as a consultant implementing participative management programmes in 1982.
Steve has been a director of various companies in the ICT area and has worked with a variety of clients including government, NGOs as well as listed and private companies. His specialist areas include C3I, Systems Dynamics, Knowledge Management, AI and Cybernetics, Leadership, Social Engineering, Creativity & Thinking Skills, Life, Storytelling and Change.
A partial client list includes organisations such as:
The World Bank • Swiss Reinsurance • Eskom • Standard Bank • Deloitte • Eli Lilly • First National Bank • City of Johannesburg • Botswana Telecomms • GIMT • DaVinci Research Institute • De Beers • Momentum • Lesotho Ministry of Health & Social Welfare • African Bank • CIDA University • Edgars • Ntsika Enterprise Promotion Agency • Aspen Pharmacare • Department of Housing • Food & Trees for Africa • Department of Public Sector Administration (DPSA - SA Government) • Wits Business School (WBS) • Wits University Perinatal HIV Unit
