Unlocking Change Potential: Fostering Collaboration for Organizational Success

This event, tailored for practitioners seeking to excel in organizational change offers a blend of interactive discussion and expert presentations. Participants will gain invaluable insights and tools to drive successful change initiatives within their organizations. The event will provide first-hand updates on the latest research findings and best practices in change management derived from a two year British Academy funded research project by Dr Danielle Tucker in partnership with Inoapps Limited. From exploring innovative decision-making frameworks to fostering collaborative relationships, participants will learn about actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of organizational change effectively. Interactive panel sessions will offer opportunities for peer learning and knowledge exchange, allowing practitioners to gain practical insights and solutions to common challenges. Whether you're a seasoned change leader or just embarking on your journey, this event offers a transformative learning experience designed to unlock your organization's full change potential and drive tangible results.

Agenda:

9:30 – Coffee and networking

10:00 – Welcome

Introduction to the event from Professor Claudia Girardone, Dean of Essex Business School

10:05 - Developing a change agent decision tool

Dr Danielle Tucker provides insights from her British Academy Innovation Fellowship research project in collaboration with Inoapps Limited.

10:20 - Finding the right change agents in your organisation

Participants will be invited to work through and discuss the dimensions of the decision tool developed during the British Academy project and apply these findings to understand the specific needs of their organisation and what this means for change management.

This session will be led by Dr Danielle Tucker with facilitation support from a variety of change management experts who have used the tool.

10:50 - Organisational Change Management: Inclusion, Collaboration and Digital Change in Practice (Sage, 2024)

Dr Paul Kelly, Essex Business School, Lecturer in Organisation Studies will provide insights from a new book offering a holistic introduction to Organizational Change Management through a distinct and timely perspective of organizational change agency.

11:05 – Coffee Break

11:20 – Panel session: Collaboration in Practice

Panel members will discuss the relationship between change management consultants, HR departments, researchers and internal change agents as they collaborate to achieve change within organisations. Panellists include:

· Vicky Collier: Manging Partner at The OG Group

· Danielle Tucker: Reader, Essex Business School and British Academy Innovation Fellow

· Stefano Cirella: Reader, Essex Business School

· (TBC)

Dr Elaine Yerby, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Essex Business School will chair this session

12:20 – Final thoughts

12:30 – Networking Lunch

1:30 - Close

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Host or Publisher Essex Business School at the University of Essex