Driving Organizational Change
Kellogg School of Management
The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, founded in 1908 as the Northwestern University School of Commerce, is a private, university-affiliated business school located in Evanston, Illinois, with a presence in downtown Chicago. From its inception, Kellogg has fostered a culture of collaboration and analytical rigor, aiming to develop leaders who can navigate complex global challenges. The school's academic philosophy centers on a general management approach, emphasizing cross-functional understanding, practical application, and a strong focus on leadership development and innovation.Accreditations and RankingsAccreditations:AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) - accredited since 1916EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) - accredited since 2004AMBA (Association of MBAs) - accredited since 2004Rankings:Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2024: #9Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools (US) 2023-24: #1QS Global MBA Rankings 2024: #10U.S. News & World Report Best Business Schools 2024: #2 (tied)Executive Education at a GlanceKellogg School of Management's executive education programs are particularly known for their strengths in leadership, marketing, strategy, and innovation, reflecting the school's core academic expertise. The portfolio includes both open enrollment programs for individuals and custom programs tailored for organizations. Programs are delivered in various formats, including intensive in-person sessions at the Evanston and Chicago campuses, fully online courses, and blended learning experiences. Durations range from short, focused two-day workshops to multi-week certificate programs. Flagship offerings include the Advanced Management Program (AMP) and various Executive Scholar Certificate programs in areas such as Leadership, Marketing, and Finance. Open enrollment program costs typically range from approximately $5,000 for shorter online courses to over $70,000 for comprehensive multi-week programs like the AMP. Limited scholarships are available for select programs, often targeting non-profit leaders or specific underrepresented groups.Campus and FacilitiesKellogg's primary campus is the Global Hub in Evanston, Illinois, a modern, lakeside facility on the shores of Lake Michigan within Northwestern University's campus. This architectural landmark features flexible classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, and advanced technology designed to foster interaction and innovation among participants. The Global Hub's design encourages spontaneous collaboration and provides an immersive learning environment. Additionally, Kellogg maintains a presence in downtown Chicago at Wieboldt Hall, offering convenient access for professionals in the city's business district. The Evanston location provides a focused, collegiate atmosphere, while its proximity to Chicago offers participants access to a major global business hub, allowing for real-world application and networking opportunities within a diverse urban economy.Faculty and ResearchKellogg School of Management boasts a large and internationally diverse faculty, comprising scholars and practitioners recognized for their groundbreaking research and practical insights. The faculty's research strengths are particularly prominent in areas such as marketing, organizational behavior, finance, strategy, and entrepreneurship. Kellogg faculty are adept at bridging academic theory with real-world business challenges, ensuring that executive education participants gain actionable knowledge. The school is home to several notable research centers and institutes, including the Kellogg Center for Executive Women, the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, and the Center for Research in Technology & Innovation, all of which contribute to the curriculum and thought leadership in executive programs.Student Body, Alumni, and Career OutcomesKellogg's executive education cohorts are characterized by their international diversity, drawing participants from a wide range of industries, functions, and geographic regions. This rich mix fosters a dynamic peer-learning environment, where executives share varied perspectives and experiences. The Kellogg alumni network is extensive and influential, comprising over 65,000 individuals across more than 120 countries. Alumni hold leadership positions in major corporations, startups, and non-profit organizations globally, particularly concentrated in consulting, technology, finance, and consumer goods. While executive education programs do not typically offer formal career placement services, participants benefit from enhanced leadership capabilities, expanded professional networks, and the prestige of a Kellogg credential, which often supports career advancement and transitions into more senior roles.
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Duration
4 days
Format
in-person
Topic
Leadership
Language
English
About This Program
Why Kellogg School of Management?
Kellogg School of Management stands out for its distinctive emphasis on collaborative leadership, a deep integration of marketing and strategy, and a commitment to developing leaders who drive innovation. Its programs are designed for executives seeking to enhance their general management capabilities through a highly interactive and team-oriented learning environment.
Your Profile
- Senior-level executive leaders who want to create value through reframing and driving organizational change
- Cross-functional executive teams who are tasked with reframing and driving organizational change
- Groups or teams charged with delivering a change initiative
Benefits
- Explore the relationship between organizational strategy, the external landscape, and change agendas
- Understand the dynamics between change management, organizational design and project management
- Develop an action plan for your own real-life change challenge
- Appreciate the psychological and physical demands of change on the people within an organization
- Gain a robust and reusable change management strategy to solve your organization’s unique challenges
What You'll Learn
- This program operates as a hands-on workshop, where participants are invited to bring their current change initiatives-at any stage of development-to work on. The program covers various change management models but does not adhere to a single methodology. Instead, it selects multiple models to address a crucial question: What are the common obstacles to successful change efforts, and how can we overcome these barriers and seize new opportunities?
- Anticipating and Defining Necessary Organizational Change: Consider the impact of change on the entire organization; Understand how the business landscape and business strategy act as the guiding force for most change agendas; Define what the desired state of change is and how it differs from the current state.
- Planning for Organizational Change: Connect change efforts to a defined business strategy, in addition to building a change vision and communication plan; Consider the institutional enablers and barriers to change based on the organization's history and culture; Collect and synthesize key data to guide the direction and impact of change plans; Identify and understand how to address key stakeholders' concerns.
- Implementing the Organizational Change Plan: Efficiently execute the change agenda and manage resistance with key stakeholders; Manage and reduce the 'productivity dip' that typically arrives when change is introduced; Recognize and capitalize on the crucial role that frontline managers play in the rollout of change; Connect change management plans to related project management plans; Learn to build and deliver four key change implementation plans addressing communications, education, accountability, reward systems, and resource support; Communicate effectively throughout the life of the change effort; Discover how to use advocacy and influence to promote and drive the change agenda with key stakeholders.
- Sustaining Organizational Change: Explore the psychology and physiology of change; Identify key change metrics and create a system for monitoring progress and success; Discover how to create a flow of sponsorship for change to each level of the organization; Identify and integrate the essential behaviors and accountabilities that will sustain the change effort long-term.
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