Diploma in Organisational Change & Transformation

Program Overview

The Diploma in Organisational Change & Transformation equips managers with the knowledge and skills to lead organisational change effectively. Through a highly participative approach, the program covers fundamental concepts, diagnostic tools, group dynamics, individual interventions, and leadership strategies. Delivered over 6 two-day modules, the program is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and navigate the challenges of organisational change.

Program Outline

Diploma in Organisational Change & Transformation: Detailed Extraction

Degree Overview:

The Diploma in Organisational Change & Transformation is designed to equip managers with the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to lead organisational change. It addresses the increasing pressure for change in both the private and public sectors, driven by factors like competition, technological advancements, customer expectations, and financial pressures. The program emphasizes a highly participative approach, leveraging the collective experience of the entire class group. It equips participants with the ability to conduct thorough organisational analysis.

• Organisational Culture and Major Systems Interventions: This module explores the impact of organisational culture on change initiatives and examines major systems interventions for driving transformation.

Structure:

• The program is delivered over 6 two-day modules, spread across 9 months.
|---|---|---| | Module 1: Introduction to Change, Transformation and Organisation Development | Professor Pat Gibbons and Professor Karan Sonpar | Thursday 21st November 2024 (1.30pm – 5pm), Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd Nov 2024 | | Module 2: Diagnostic Models and Organisational Analysis | Prof Pat Gibbons | Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th January 2025 | | Module 3: Group and Team Development | Mr Stephen Boyle and Professor Pat Gibbons | Friday 28th and Saturday 1st February 2025 | | Module 4: Individual Level Interventions | Dr Colm Murphy | Friday 11th and Saturday 12th April 2025 | | Module 5: Organisational Culture and Major Systems Interventions | Dr Brian McGrath and Professor Pat Gibbons | Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May 2025 | | Module 6: Leading Change and Evaluation | Dr Gearóid Hardy | Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th June 2025 |

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a highly participative approach, leveraging the collective experience of the class group.
• The faculty includes experienced academics and practitioners in the field of organisational change and transformation.

Other:

• The program is accredited at NFQ Level 9 and carries 30 ECTS credits.
• The program is part of the optional MSc in Business (Leadership & Management Practice) Pathway.
• Participants who successfully complete three diplomas within the pathway framework within a 5-year timeframe are awarded the MSc in Business (Leadership & Management Practice).
• The program is designed to build on existing skill sets and add relevant value to business needs.
• The program aims to help participants become stronger leaders who can deal with complex issues in rapidly changing environments.
• The program offers a unique learning method, immersive environment, and world-class faculty.
• The majority of the diploma programs are assessed on a module-by-module basis through practical assignments.
• There are no examinations (excluding the Diploma in Corporate Governance).