Course Overview
Domain
Business, Communication and Design
Format
Short Course
Duration
1 day
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
In today's rapidly changing business landscape, where innovation is pivotal for maintaining competitiveness, SMEs encounter various unique challenges. With advancing technology and shifting market demands, effectively managing change becomes imperative for these businesses.
This course focuses on equipping SME owners with the fundamental principles of change management to navigate and leverage these ongoing transformations. Tailored for SME owners who drive innovation within their organisations, the course recognises the distinct dynamics and resources of SMEs compared to larger corporations.
With the understanding that SMEs have distinct dynamics and resources compared to larger corporations, this course tailors its content to address these unique needs. Learners will learn how to plan for change, engage their teams, overcome resistance, and implement strategies that ensure the successful adoption of innovative practices and technologies.
Focusing on practical skills and real-world examples, this course is pivotal for any SME owner aiming to stay ahead in today’s ever-evolving business environment. By mastering change management, learners will not only enhance their business’s capacity to innovate but also develop essential leadership qualities, positioning themselves for long-term success and growth.
Who Should Attend
-
SME business owners and senior management across all industries
What You Will Learn
Foundational Change Management Concepts
- Introduction and context setting
- Understand what change management is
- Learn why change management is critical to enabling business innovation
- Comprehend the characteristics of business innovation and how it impacts the change management approach
- Foundational change management frameworks and principles
- Understand stakeholder analysis and management (“Power-Interest Grid”)
- Learn resistance management levers (“Head-Heart-Hand” framework)
- Acquire knowledge of stakeholder journey management (“Stakeholder Commitment Curve”)
Understand How the Framework Can Be Applied
- Illustrate the application of the framework using real-life SME case studies
- Enable internalisation of the concept through discussions and activities around these case studies
Understand How the Framework Can Be Applied to Learners’ Own Businesses
- Practice applying the concept through peer-to-peer sharing and group-based discussions
Teaching Team
Yong Hsin Ning
Adjunct Associate Professor, Business, Communication and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| August 2024 Run | 17 August 2024 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| November 2024 Run | 9 November 2024 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Introduction and Context Setting |
| 10:00 am – 10:45 am | Presentation of an Integrated Case Study |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Activity 1a: Discussion of a Case Study (Part 1) |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Activity 1b: Discussion of a Case Study (Part 2) |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
Recap |
| 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Activity 2: Structured Peer Sharing Using Framework |
| 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Activity 3: Collaborative Problem-Solving Using Framework |
| 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Wrap Up |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$1,090.00.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$327.00 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$127.00 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$327.00 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$1,090.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
Course Runs
SIT Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP)
This course is part of the SIT Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP).
- Accelerating Open Innovation Adoption in SMEs
- Rethinking Your Business – Business Model Innovation and Business Model Shift
- Innovative Mindset Mastery for SME Leaders
- Navigating Innovation in SMEs: Mastering the Art of Change Management (ILP)
- Leading Open Innovation – Develop Your Social Network and Capital
These structured short courses aim to assist learners in cultivating a culture of innovation. Through these courses, it facilitates learners to learn from successful open innovation models, execute market-driven projects with professional guidance, and leverage diverse ecosystem partners' expertise and resources to enhance innovation initiatives.
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