Master the first four accelerators of Kotter's proven change model for organizational transformation.
Master the first four accelerators of Kotter's proven change model for organizational transformation.
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What you'll learn
Create a compelling sense of urgency for change
Build and structure an effective guiding coalition
Develop and communicate a strategic vision
Enlist and motivate a volunteer army
Apply Kotter's framework to real organizational challenges
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.5 Hours PreRecorded video
3 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the first four accelerators of Kotter's renowned change framework. Students learn how to create a sense of urgency, build a guiding coalition, form a strategic vision, and enlist a volunteer army. The curriculum is based on 50 years of empirical research and practical consulting experience. Through case studies and practical applications, learners develop skills to implement these crucial elements of successful organizational transformation.
Change Accelerators: 1 + 2
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Change Accelerators: 3 + 4
Module 2 · 45 Minutes to complete
Accelerators 1-4 Overview and Exam
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Distinguished Organizational Change Expert and Performance Psychologist
Dr. Vanessa Akhtar serves as Managing Director at Kotter International, bringing unique expertise combining sports psychology and organizational transformation. Her academic credentials include a doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology, which she leverages to optimize human performance across diverse sectors. Her consulting experience spans global organizations in industries including oil & energy, healthcare, education, pharmaceuticals, non-profits, consumer products, advertising, and philanthropic foundations. At Kotter, she leads complex transformation engagements and drives Research & Development initiatives alongside Dr. John Kotter. Her background includes teaching at Boston University and working with athletes from youth to Olympic level. In 2018, she co-authored "Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain and Volatile Times" with John Kotter and Gaurav Gupta, establishing herself as a thought leader in organizational transformation. Her approach combines research-backed methodologies with human-centric strategies to help organizations and individuals achieve peak performance.
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