Reflective Blog #1

So far in this class I have learned more in depth about the application of change leadership in organizational restructuring as well as Kotter's and Lewin's models to an organizational change situation. By better understanding these two models I am able to apply them to my work on the daily, whether there is a quick fix that needs a few steps or a larger more involved issue that needs a more step by step approach. By completing the weekly discussion posts along with replying to others in the class, it bring a new perspective to myself as well. I have understood and learned each week but am able to understand how my classmates might see it. This has happened a few time within the discussion reply posts and I have found it very interesting and helpful to see a different take on the same material! While reflecting on how change management strategies can help non-profits better serve their beneficiaries, manage volunteers or handle funding challenges this by working on aligning ope...

  After reading the course description, outcomes and assignments I think this class will give me the tools and proper knowledge to deal with managing challenges at work, planning projects as well as executing them but also allow me to grow in my job while using all the tools from this class. I think learning more in-depth regarding project planning, execution and constraints will help me as Program Assistant with the TRAC program. We sometimes look to add in different projects, ones that are brand new to bring another perspective to our program and sometimes just add in something similar to create more opportunities. I have never been big on project planning; I do not think it is a strong suit of mine neither something that I am eager to do. After thinking about it I think I felt that way because I did not have the tools to help me with this specific task. I am hoping that after this class and gaining a master’s in organizational leadership, I will be able to plan projects at work ...