If you’re a department chair leading your team through change or disruption, this webcast is for you. Deans or faculty affairs professionals who coach and support department chairs may also benefit from the session.

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Our expert will show you how to detect and overcome five common change traps that play out in academic departments:

1. Trap #1 (Entropy) – Uncertainty, disorder, and chaos during change initiatives may cause people to disengage and become complacent.
   To manage this trap, we’ll help you learn how to maintain buy-in and momentum during change initiatives.
2. Trap #2 (Speed) – Cultural context and an individual’s change preferences mean people process change at varying speeds.
   To manage this trap, we’ll help you learn how you can best respond to the needs of your faculty.
3. Trap #3 (Logistics) – Focusing on the tasks required during change while losing sight of the people.
   To manage this trap, we’ll help you collaborate more effectively with faculty to create a shared vision around the change.
4. Trap #4 (Resistance) – There will always be faculty who struggle with and resist change.
   To manage this trap, you’ll learn how to respond to those who might be contentious or confrontational.
5. Trap #5 (Isolation) – As resistance arises, the temptation to do it all yourself may follow.
   To manage this trap, you’ll learn how to rely on your network to help you.