Leading Organizational Change in Healthcare

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This course is part of the Certified Lifestyle Medicine Executive MicroMasters program which consists of 9 courses and a capstone exam. After completing the program, you can also apply to Doane University to complete your MBA online for approximately $10,500 (learn more about the program here).

Healthcare practitioners often best understand the intricacies of healthcare, and when equipped with the appropriate leadership skills, can become change agents within their health care delivery systems.

A focus on performance is vital for any organization. However, understanding the culture and health of your organization is equally, and if not, more important.

This course examines key change management constructs, theories and practice associated with leading organizational change. Learners will be introduced to methods for assessing key features of organization's cultural environment. Learners will be able to apply social, behavioral, and organizational science to the diagnosis, development, and implementation of an effective organizational culture change.

This course is part of the Certified Lifestyle Medicine Executive MicroMasters program. For an introduction to lifestyle medicine, see the Lifestyle Medicine Competencies Professional Certificate program.

What you will learn

• Recognize organizational behavior and change theories.
• Examine the change management process.
• Discuss methods for assessing key features of organizational environments.
• Discuss the diagnosis, development, and implementation of an effective organizational culture change.
• Apply social, behavioral, and organizational science to organizational culture change.

Skills you learn

• Leadership
• Organizational Culture Change
• Organizational Leadership
• Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
• Organizational Change
• Change Management

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"Leading Organizational Change in Healthcare" is an engaging course designed for professionals in the healthcare sector who aim to master the art of change management within their organizations. Offered by edX and situated in the Science & Engineering domain, this course provides essential insights and practical tools to effectively implement and manage change in a healthcare setting. Under the expert guidance of experienced instructors, learners will explore comprehensive content over a duration of 100 hours. The curriculum is structured to build awareness and foundational knowledge, making it accessible for individuals at the awareness level of expertise. Participants can choose from flexible subscription options, including Professional and Starter plans, to best suit their learning and professional development needs. This course is ideal for healthcare leaders, managers, and professionals looking to enhance their ability to lead and support organizational change initiatives successfully.