Develop the skills to make a difference and create change in your organisation on this course targeted at health and care staff.
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The School for Change Agents
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Build the confidence needed to make change happen
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Do you want to make a difference in your organisation? On this course, you will build the skills, confidence, and supportive community needed to create change in an evolving environment.
You will learn how to become a change agent by generating new ideas, pushing the boundaries, and leading others to do the same in your organisation. You will understand what drives you to create change, how to take action, and how to improve your approaches based on feedback.
By completing this course, you will discover your potential to make a difference with a community of like-minded individuals.
Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction to the School for Change Agents 2024/25
Welcome
Find out more about the School, introduce yourself and meet the School for Change Agent Community who will be on the journey with you.
Change starts with me
To make meaningful change we first must look at ourselves because change starts with me!
Building power
Identifying two different types of power is a good start for thinking about creating change.
A change mindset
Explore ways to think differently and develop a change mindset.
Stories can change the world
Why stories are a powerful force for change.
Resistance to change
Resistance to change is inevitable
NHS change makers
As Change Agents, how can the changes we make impact the greater good in a positive way?
Reflection time
A reminder of what we have learned in week 1 of the School for Change Agents.
Week 2
Energy for Change
Introduction
Introducing Energy for Change
Creating Energy for Change
Learn more about the Energy for Change model, how to diagnose your energies and how to create your energy for change.
Spiritual Energy
What do we mean by shared purpose and why it is important in bringing about effective change.
Psychological Energy
Explore Psychological energy, its deep connections to psychological safety and the importance of addressing moral injury during change.
Social Energy
Learn more about Social energy and how belonging is vital for creating and sustaining meaningful change.
Reflection time
A reminder of what we have learned in week 2 of the School for Change Agents and next steps.
Week 3
Finding your own power for change
Introduction
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Understanding power
Why power is such an important concept to understand if you want to create meaningful change.
How to find your own power
Discover ways to develop your own power and build your change agency.
Using your agency effectively
Once you have discovered the power that you have; how do you create agency to use it well? Here are some approaches you can take.
Reflection time
A reminder of what we have learned in week 3 of the School for Change Agents and next steps.
Week 4
Building Collective Leadership for Change
Introduction
An introduction to Module 4 - Building Collective Leadership for Change
Learning from social movements
What can social movements tell us about creating change?
Creating your public narrative
How we can use stories to create change
Getting your message out
Get some ideas around how to use social media and other tools to build your network and involve more people.
Reflection time
A reminder of what we have learned in week 4 of the School for Change Agents and next steps.
Week 5
Change agent of the future
Introduction
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The power of networks
This section talks about the power of networks
Change Agent of the Future
Some ways to think about what the change agent in the future will need.
Looking after yourself
This topic reminds us that we need to look after ourselves.
Spread and scale
How you can move from being a programme manager to a system convenor. Spread and scale ideas and galvanise the crowd.
Conclusion
Wrapping up session 5 and the whole of the School for Change Agents.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Demonstrate relevant skills to lead and create change among peers
- Evaluate approaches to create change and improve on them based on analysis from peers
- Develop an understanding of change methodology
- Develop knowledge of accessing communities and resources related to creating change in their locality
Who is the course for?
This course has been created by NHS Horizons, part of the English National Health Service. It is relevant for everyone who works in the public or voluntary sector globally. Although the content is focused on the needs of health and care staff, it will suit change agents from other industries including housing, education, the police service, and government and community activists.
Who will you learn with?
Helen is Chief Transformation Officer at NHS Horizons. She is a thought leader who supports and helps energise thousands of change activists to build skills, confidence and power to make a difference.
Zoe is Deputy Director at NHS Horizons. She is a change agent and passionate about making a positive difference in the world we live in.
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$109/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
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$349.99 for one year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
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Sample the course materials
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