(FALL 2009)

A required course in the Certificate Program in Human Resources Management.
Managing change in an organization is a dynamic process. Effective change maximizes the alignment between an organization's strategies, structure, systems and culture. It requires an understanding of the systemic interrelationships among these factors and how changes in one can affect another. This course focuses on planning and implementing change in organizations, with an emphasis on the role of leadership within an organization. Participants examine the role of leadership and the competencies and skills required of individuals who initiate, manage, and are affected by change. Prerequisites: Mgmt X450.1 Foundations of Human Resources Management.

Alan A. Adamo, M.S. in Organizational Development, is vice president of Human Resources at Fluidmaster Inc. Mr. Adamo has over 30 years of human resources experience in a variety of manufacturing companies including Beckman Instruments, SensorMedics, and Dana Labs. He has three years experience teaching university-level organizational behavior and leadership classes.