- CHANGE MANAGEMENTOnline Campus
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Program Overview
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This immersive Change Management program is a three-course series designed for leaders and professionals seeking to drive sustainable organizational transformation using John Kotter’s renowned 8-Step Process for Leading Change. Grounded in the principles from Our Iceberg is Melting and The Heart of Change Field Guide, each course in the series spans one month, with a one-week break between courses to allow for reflection and application. Participants will learn to build urgency, craft and communicate compelling visions, remove obstacles, and empower teams through change. The program blends strategic insight with practical application, helping learners address resistance, generate momentum with early wins, and foster a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement. Ideal for managers and change agents across sectors, this series provides a structured, proven approach to leading meaningful and lasting change.
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Course 1: Foundations of Change Management
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Dates: 08-04-25 to 09-01-25
Zoom Sessions: Every Wednesday, 7pm-8pm
This course provides an introduction to the principles, strategies, and tools essential for leading successful change initiatives. Participants will gain an understanding of change management concepts, with a focus on creating a climate for change, engaging the entire organization, and sustaining transformation over time. Using John Kotter’s story “Our Iceberg is Melting” as a foundational case study, participants will connect key lessons to their own experiences in driving change.
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Course 2: Leading and Implamenting Change
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Dates: 09-08-25 to 10-06-25
Zoom Sessions: Every Wednesday, 7pm-8pm
This course provides an overview of the first four steps in Kotter’s 8-Step Model for Change Management. Participants will learn to create a sense of urgency, engage leadership, build a guiding coalition, and develop a compelling vision for change. The course also covers effective communication strategies to gain buy-in and foster alignment, using clear messaging and storytelling. Throughout the course, participants will apply key concepts to create a Change Management Plan, tailored to a real or hypothetical organizational challenge.
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Course 3: Sustaining Momentum & Embedding Change
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Dates: 10-13-25 to 11-10-25
Zoom Sessions: Every Wednesday, 7pm-8pm
This course equips leaders and managers with the skills to drive and sustain organizational change. Participants will learn to enable employees for action, remove barriers, and empower teams to take initiative while streamlining processes and building a culture of collaboration. Key strategies include creating short-term wins, leveraging early successes to build support, and maintaining momentum through stakeholder engagement. The course also focuses on embedding new behaviors into daily practices, aligning leadership actions with organizational culture, and reinforcing the long-term vision to ensure that change sticks. By the end, participants will be prepared to lead change initiatives that drive continuous improvement and lasting impact.
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Instructor
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Bret Skousen brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience with renowned companies like Black & Decker (B&D), Mountain America Credit Union (MACU), and Utah-based tech firms. His extensive business acumen spans corporate strategy, organizational development, marketing, PR, and business development, driving explosive growth in tech companies. At MACU, Bret revolutionized sales, marketing, and product development processes, with the first product launched under this approach increasing profitability per user by over 50%. At B&D, his sales territories consistently exceeded expectations by 15-20%. A passionate advocate for building high-performing teams, Bret also founded BDHHI University, where B&D’s leaders are trained, developed, and empowered to excel.
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Available Courses
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Equip yourself with the tools and strategies to lead successful organizational change. Based on John Kotter’s renowned 8-Step Process, this interactive course empowers leaders to inspire action, overcome resistance, and embed lasting transformation. Ideal for managers, supervisors, and change agents across industries.
THREE-COURSES: This program is a three-course series, which spans three months with one course per month and a one-week break in between.
COURSE FORMAT: This fully online program includes weekly Zoom sessions, with independent work required beforehand to ensure active, informed participation.
ZOOM SESSIONS: Wednesdays; 7:00pm-8:00pm
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