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How to Lead and Inspire Change

How to Lead and Inspire Change

Total video time: 53m
Award-winning instructor: Amber Vanderburg
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What you’ll learn

Convey an urgency for change
Build a coalition of support
Learn the importance of B-players
Generate momentum
Discover the five pillars of managing complex change
Communicate change initiatives clearly

Skills you’ll gain

Leadership People management

It can be a daunting task to initiate positive change in your organization, especially without a plan. Identifying a problem is the easy part. But how do we come up with a viable solution and execute the necessary change? In this course, taught by internationally renowned speaker and coach Amber Vanderburg, you'll gain a sense of confidence and direction to guide any team through organizational change. you'll discover the necessary skills to establish relationships and collaborate with others in order to initiate, implement, and sustain lasting change. you'll also learn tips for how to inspire others while still conveying a sense of urgency, as well as a framework for how to move through each stage of progress. By course’s end, you'll be prepared to manage and normalize change to create lasting change in your organization.

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    How to lead and inspire change 1m
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    Establish relationships as the newbie Sometimes it can be a bit daunting meeting a slew of unfamiliar faces as the new person. 2m
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    Stop! Collaborate and listen Identifying a problem is easy. 2m
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    Learn from others Successfully emerging into a new team requires more than learning names. 3m
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    Determine your path for change A crucial part to leading change is to determine your path. After watching this video, you'll be able to identify which path to take. 3m
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    Inspiring others People are inspired and motivated differently. 3m
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    Conveying a sense of urgency How does one begin motion? Here, we discuss the importance of urgency and how to convey an urgency for change within your team 2m
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    Forming the team for change If you can achieve your dreams all by yourself, you are not dreaming big enough. 2m
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    What about B-players? Not everyone on the team is an all-star. 2m
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    Paralysis by analysis There are a lot of factors to consider when implementing change and it is important to take the time to analyze the advantages and drawbacks of our decisions. 3m
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    Communicate change Anxiety and resistance is the byproduct of the unknown. 3m
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    Managing complex change Complexity jades clarity which can severely inhibit the success of a change initiative. 2m
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    Prepare change In this episode, we will discuss the importance of short term wins and how to use these wins to generate momentum in a more change-friendly culture. 2m
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    Agile project management Applying agile methodologies is a concept that can be used outside of Silicon Valley. 3m
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    Mega-initiatives for change What steps need to be taken for a successful mega-change initiative? 4m
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    Within your sphere of influence How can I lead if I am not in a position of leadership? 2m
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    Normalize change How do we institutionalize change as a part of our culture? In this episode, we will discuss change as a institutional part of our culture. 2m
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    Wait, there's still more adventure In this episode, we will learn the importance of intentional adjourning that allows us to return to a forming/ storming stage of team development. 2m
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    Take action to lead through change 1m

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Instructor

Amber Vanderburg

Amber Vanderburg is a multi-award-winning businessperson, keynote speaker, author, and founder of the international learning development company, The Pathwayz Group. This global organization has guided over 750,000 learners across more than 70 countries on action-focused leadership and team development journeys. Amber's background in talent development includes roles as the only female, only American, and only blonde football coach for the Adidas Gameday Academy and Paris Saint Germain Academy in Bangalore, India. She has authored top-reviewed online courses for platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Lecturio, and PluralSight, and served as the HR Director for Paradigm Shift Leadership.

In 2022, she released her first business adventure book, "Uniquely Better," which delves into building higher team performance. Vanderburg holds an MA in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Oklahoma and is passionately on a quest to find the world's best ice cream.

Businessperson, Coach, Speaker Amber Vanderburg

Amber Vanderburg

Businessperson, Coach, Speaker

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