Session Description:
Why do some changes stick while others fade away? This interactive workshop introduces participants to systemic change—shifts that go beyond isolated projects to transform policies, practices, and culture. Using Rosabeth Moss Kanter’s Change Wheel as a guiding framework, we’ll explore how systemic change applies to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and other organizational priorities. Participants will engage in reflection activities, learn practical strategies for applying the model in day-to-day work, and discover how small, coordinated actions can lead to lasting impact.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will:
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Understand the key components of Kanter’s Change Wheel.
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Identify how systemic change differs from project-based change.
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Explore practical applications of the model in a post-secondary context.
Session Structure:
Experiential workshop
Presenter:
Jeremy Steffler (he/they), Equity Officer, Dean of Mathematics Office
Samantha Murray (she/her), Change Management Advisor, Office of the Vice-President, Administration and Finance
Connie van Oostveen, (she/her), Manager, Project Management Office, Vice-President, Administration and Finance