Leading Change: Planning for Organizational Change

LEADING CHANGE: PLANNING FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

Change is happening all over the University. If you are a part of implementing change, you'll want to join us for an interactive session on planning for organizational change. You'll have a chance to learn about tools and techniques for managing change. There will also be an opportunity to apply the tools and techniques to a situation. We will let you know about some resources you can use to manage change in your area and we will answer your questions about change.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop an appreciation of the criticality of planning for change
  • Provide tools and techniques for managing change
  • Develop an awareness of the role of change in successful project execution

Key Themes

  • Leading Change 
  • Process Improvement

Session(s)

April 8, 2019
1:00 - 2:00 pm
STC 0010

April 9, 2019
10:30 - 11:30 am
STC 0010

Presenter(s) 

Tara Hillis is a project manager within the Project Management Office in IST. She has many years experience implementing changes of all kinds of shapes and sizes. She has come to appreciate the importance of planning for change and is excited to share her thoughts about change.

Wendy Hague has been working at the University for over 5 years in the PMO within IST. Wendy has her Project Management Professional designation (PMP) and has worked on many projects that have involved in the implementation of change both at the University and elsewhere.
 

Samantha Murray is a Change Management Advisor, within the Office of the Associate Provost, Human Resources.  She is Change Management certified (ADKAR model). In her role, Samantha partners with university leaders in implementing change management strategies and plans to support organizational change. In addition, she works on a number of University-wide strategies and initiatives such as the Universities goal of achieving the Excellence Canada, Going-for-Gold Excellence, Innovation and Wellness (EIW) Standard. Samantha is excited about change how we can continue to support our campus community through the adoption of Change Management strategies.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to providing barrier-free access and equal opportunities to all individuals with disabilities. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is welcoming and supportive of everyone, regardless of their abilities. OHD encourages a scent-free environment in our in-person learning and development events.

If you require any additional accommodations or have any questions about accessibility, please connect with our OHD Events and Programs Coordinator, Krystal Mittler at krystal.mittler@uwaterloo.ca. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our learning and development event. Please note that certain accommodations may require time to arrange.


The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations