Managing Motivation during Organizational Change


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Expertise Level



Overview/Description
A key challenge for managers is motivating and engaging employees during times of organizational change. To survive and grow in volatile markets, organizations have to embrace change; they have to innovate and adapt. However, because change involves uncertainty, it's stressful, and it can impact employee motivation and productivity – just at a time when an organization needs everyone to pull together and give their best efforts. In this course, you'll learn change management techniques to help you recognize and manage employee stress, as well as your own stress, during periods of change. You'll also learn about common reactions to change, and strategies for managing change to enable you to engage, motivate, and support employees.

Target Audience
Managers and team leaders wanting to develop or refine their skills in managing employee performance during difficult times and in delivering difficult messages to their subordinates, colleagues, or superiors.

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Managing Motivation during Organizational Change

  • recognize common signs of stress in employees
  • identify examples of time management techniques that managers can use to manage their own stress
  • recognize strategies for reducing employee stress during times of organizational change
  • recognize ways to focus on employee motivation and be an example during times of change
  • recognize ways to communicate with employees and foster a good organizational culture during times of change
  • support employees during difficult times by acknowledging their experiences
  • support employees during difficult times by allowing them to react
  • Course Number:
    amg_06_a02_bs_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone