Leadership and change management to transform tertiary agricultural education institutions.

2021 ◽  
pp. 109-125
Author(s):  
Mabel Imbuga ◽  
Daniel N. Sila ◽  
John Wesonga

Abstract This chapter explores the concepts of leadership and change management within the context of transforming Africa's tertiary agricultural education (TAE) sector, and more specifically its universities. Sections 6.2 and 6.3 focus on existing leadership practices in African TAE institutions and a vision for their future transformation. Sections 6.4 and 6.5 more specifically address the role of leadership in effecting this transformation, and best practices for such leadership. Section 6.6 analyses the challenges associated with successfully managing organizational change. Section 6.7 provides a brief conclusion.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinne Impey

This research project explores current trends in organizational change management as characterized in online business publications. Specifically, with the intention of developing an understanding of current trends, I examine areas of consensus and debate within change management content by analyzing blogs and articles on the topic of organizational change. With a particular emphasis on the role of communication and communicators, the goal is to develop an understanding of how business journalists and bloggers explain the role of communication during times of organizational transition. Developing a greater understanding of current trends in change management has the potential to assist employees who are responsible for implementing change by providing up-to-date insights and best practices for executing change programs. Furthermore, by focusing on the role of communication during and about change efforts, this project could also contribute to an understanding of how professional communicators should engage in organizational change efforts.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinne Impey

This research project explores current trends in organizational change management as characterized in online business publications. Specifically, with the intention of developing an understanding of current trends, I examine areas of consensus and debate within change management content by analyzing blogs and articles on the topic of organizational change. With a particular emphasis on the role of communication and communicators, the goal is to develop an understanding of how business journalists and bloggers explain the role of communication during times of organizational transition. Developing a greater understanding of current trends in change management has the potential to assist employees who are responsible for implementing change by providing up-to-date insights and best practices for executing change programs. Furthermore, by focusing on the role of communication during and about change efforts, this project could also contribute to an understanding of how professional communicators should engage in organizational change efforts.


MANASA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-86
Author(s):  
Leonardus Dewa Hardana ◽  
Rayini Dahesihsari

Abstract The main challenge for internal change agents is to overcome the ambiguity of their role as members of the organization who at the same time have to manage change in the organization. These challenges lead to the emergence of various boundaries encountered in organizations, which need to be spanned with the right strategy for change to be managed effectively. Unfortunately, there have not been many guidelines and training specifically provided to internal change agents, particularly regarding the constraints encountered and strategies for overcoming those boundaries. Generally, available training programs and guidance provided develop the ability to manage change in general. This self-guided manual for internal change agents aims to develop the ability of internal change agents, especially in overcoming the ambiguity of their role in the organization, by recognizing the boundaries they face and strategies for breaking those boundaries. This guide was developed based on the results of previous research that qualitatively explored the role of internal change agents in managing change in organizations, particularly in recognizing the boundaries encountered and their strategies for breaking boundaries so that organizational change can take place effectively. There are 3 stages carried out, namely 1) preparation, 2) guide development, and 3) evaluation and dissemination. This guidebook with the title “Spanning Boundaries, Becoming a Reliable Internal Change Agent” is organized into 4 parts, namely: Section (1) Organizational Change and the Role of Change Agents, (2) Boundaries Found in Implementing Change, (3) Strategies to Overcome Boundaries, (4) Personal Characters Needed to Overcome Boundaries and How to Develop It. It is hoped that because it is based on empirical data, the guidelines that have been compiled can develop the insight of internal change agents to be able to answer the concrete challenges faced to be able to manage change effectively. Keywords: Self-Guided Manual, Internal Change Agent, Boundary Spanning, Change Management   Abstrak Tantangan utama agen perubahan internal adalah mengatasi ambiguitas perannya sebagai anggota organisasi yang pada saat yang bersamaan harus mengelola perubahan di organisasi. Tantangan ini menyebabkan munculnya berbagai batasan yang ditemui dalam organisasi, yang perlu dapat diretas dengan strategi yang tepat agar perubahan dapat dikelola secara efektif. Sayangnya belum banyak ditemukan panduan dan pelatihan yang khusus diberikan kepada agen perubahan internal, khususnya terkait dengan batasan yang ditemui dan strategi untuk meretas batasan tersebut. Umumnya program pelatihan dan panduan yang diberikan mengembangkan kemampuan mengelola perubahan secara umum. Panduan mandiri (self guided manual) untuk agen perubahan internal ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan kemampuan agen perubahan internal, khususnya dalam mengatasi ambiguitas perannya dalam organisasi, dengan mengenali batasan yang dihadapi serta strategi meretas batasan tersebut. Panduan ini dikembangkan berdasar hasil penelitian yang dilakukan sebelumnya yang mengeksplorasi secara kualitatif peran agen perubahan internal dalam mengelola perubahan dalam organisasi, khususnya dalam mengenali batasan yang ditemui serta strategi mereka dalam meretas batasan agar perubahan organisasi dapat berlangsung secara efektif. Terdapat 3 tahapan yang dijalankan, yakni tahapan 1) persiapan, 2) pengembangan panduan, dan 3) evaluasi dan diseminasi. Panduan dengan judul “Meretas Batasan, Menjadi Agen Perubahan Internal yang Handal” disusun menjadi 4 bagian, yakni: Bagian (1) Perubahan Organisasi dan Peran Agen Perubahan, (2) Boundary yang Ditemui dalam Mengimplementasi Perubahan, (3) Strategi Mengatasi Boundary, (4) Karakter Personal yang Dibutuhkan untuk Mengatasi Boundary dan Cara Mengembangkannya. Diharapkan karena didasarkan pada data empiris, maka panduan yang disusun dapat mengembangkan wawasan agen perubahan internal untuk dapat menjawab tantangan konkrit yang dihadapi agar mampu mengelola perubahan secara efektif. Kata kunci: Panduan Mandiri, Agen Perubahan Internal, Boundary Spanning, Change Management


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-72
Author(s):  
Rachmad Sobri

This article discusses changes in Islamic education organizations, who raised the role of Islamic education leadership in the change management of mini research education organizations at MTs Al-Mujahirin Patuk Yogyakarta. Basically every organization will make changes in the body of the organization is logical and formal. Good organizational change is a systemic and planned change and requires a top leader to drive a change and be suported by elements within it.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
Hafiza Tri Murti ◽  
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Veny Puspita ◽  
Puspa Ratih ◽  
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...  

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine how information technology and organizational change management can be used to support sustainable business in Bengkulu City MSMEs following Covid-19. To survive the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of information technology and organizational change management is critical, as information technology serves as a manager of the information available at the time. Change management provides a structured approach for assisting individuals within an organization in transitioning from their current state to their desired state. Organizational change management is concerned with identifying groups and individuals who must change. Not only that, organizational change management entails the development of customized plans for successfully implementing the change. The primary objective of change management is to prepare for a smooth, successful transition.


2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-19
Author(s):  
Markus Filkorn ◽  

Change Management is a term which is omnipresent in nowadays discussions of all areas, be it politically or economically motivated. This article discusses different scientific process theories of Change Management, such as Teleological theories, Dialectical theories, Life cycle theories and Evolutionary theories, that all regard change as involving a number of events, decisions and actions that are connected in some sort of sequences, but distinguish themselves when understanding change as a structured process. Moreover, the linkage of the interconnected fields of Change Management and Strategy Management are seized. Lastly, the importance and different role of Leadership and Management are discussed before reviewing the historic evolvement of the German automotive industry, as well as its current challenges. It is concluded why Change Management in this industry is nowadays more important than ever due to fierce global competition, regulatory requirements and different technological developments all ending up in distinct client requirements and expectations.


1970 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Javier González Millán ◽  
Miryam Teresa Rodríguez Díaz ◽  
Oscar Ulises González Millán

To characterize the change management processes, barriers, policies and factors that currently favor medium and large companies of the Sugamuxi Valley. The type and method of study was descriptive – explanatory. The statistical technique used was descriptive analysis using 561 surveys in medium (22) and large (18) Sugamuxi Valley companies. The biggest barriers were: adherence to rules (51.2%), multidisciplinary professions (51%), imposing the criteria of the oldest workers (47.4%) and organizational structure (43.9 %). The stimuli were: support for patents and innovations (93%), support for artistic activities (90%) and scholarships for study (90%), event registration training (79.7%) and transportation to events (82.4%). The research reveals a low culture of change, with a lack of incentives and business forms of adaptability and flexibility.Este artículo muestra la carácterización de los procesos de gestión del cambio, barreras, políticas y factores que actualmente favorecen a las medianas y grandes empresas del Valle de Sugamuxi. El tipo y método de estudio utilizado fue descriptivo - explicativo. La técnica estadística utilizada fue el análisis descriptivo mediante 561 encuestas en medianas (22) y grandes (18) empresas del Valle de Sugamuxi. Los mayores obstáculos fueron: la adhesión a las normas (51,2 %), profesiones multidisciplinares (51 %), imposición de los criterios de los trabajadores más antiguos (47,4 %) y la estructura organizacional (43,9 %). Los estímulos fueron: el apoyo a las patentes e innovaciones (93%), apoyo a las actividades artísticas (90%) y becas de estudio (90 %), registro en eventos de capacitación (79,7 %) y transporte a los eventos (82.4 %). La investigación revela una baja cultura de cambio, con falta de incentivos y formas de negocio de adaptabilidad y flexibilidad.Este artigo apresenta a caracterização dos processos de gestão de mudança, barreiras, políticas e fatores que atualmente favorecem às médias e grandes empresas do Valle de Sugamuxl. O tipo e método de estudo utilizado foi o descritivo – explicativo. A técnica estatística utilizada foi a análise descritiva mediante 561 enquetes em médias (22) e grandes (18) empresas no Valle de Sugamuxl. Os maiores obstáculos foram: a adesão às normas (51,2 %), profissões multidisciplinares (51 %), imposição dos critérios dos trabalhadores mais antigos (47,4 %), e a estrutura organizacional (43,9 %). Os estímulos foram: o apoio às patentes e inovações (93%), apoio às atividades artísticas (90%), bolsas de estudo (90%), registro em eventos de treinamento (79,7%), e transporte aos eventos (82,4%). A pesquisa revela uma cultura com poucos índices de mudança, com falta de incentivos e formas de negócios de adaptabilidade e flexibilidade.


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