Leading Your Team Through Change as a Project Manager

Every project manager knows that implementing changes can stir a mix of emotions and reactions among team members, from anxiety to outright opposition. When emotions are high, how can you keep your team moving forward? In this course, you’ll discover the four stages of change that individuals experience when new projects or processes are implemented. First, you’ll learn about the initial stages of denial and resistance, where team members may ignore or actively oppose changes. Then, you’ll discover how to transition your team to the stages of exploration and commitment, where they are open and ready to embrace new processes. Finally, you’ll move beyond the individual level to explore group dynamics, and how you can use Tuckman’s four stages of group development to help your team tackle new challenges. After taking this course, you’ll have a greater awareness of the emotions that come with change, so you can help individuals and teams tackle new projects with more clarity, efficiency, and effectiveness.

This course is part of the Project Management Pocketbook series, which provides tips, tools, and techniques to effectively manage your team’s tasks and projects.