Understanding the high cost of organizational change failure & gaining insights on actions that often lead to resistance to the change objective or change process used.
Organizational change has evolved from occasional initiatives into the continuous management of a Portfolio of Change. Yet most managers—and accountants—have received little formal training in change methodology, leading to high failure rates, particularly in large-scale change efforts. While consultants may be brought in, their involvement is typically short-term and costly, leaving internal teams to absorb the long-term impact of change missteps. For accountants, this often means watching from the sidelines as the financial costs of failed change and low productivity pile up.
This course provides critical insights into the root causes of change resistance and how to address them proactively. Designed specifically for accounting professionals, it empowers you to identify early signs of misalignment and equip change leaders with strategies to reduce resistance before it leads to failure. By bridging the gap between financial oversight and operational change, you'll add strategic value to your organization and help drive more effective outcomes.
Consultant & Online Course Developer
Delivering simple, easy-to-apply tools and resources for organizational change, designed for managers needing a quick, cost-effective path toward organizational improvement without having to spend a great deal of time studying or hiring a consultant. Dr. Ross Wirth develops online courses and consults in the areas of organizational change and strategic leadership. Previously, he served as the Dean of the College of Business and Program Chair for Business Administration at Franklin University. Earlier, Dr. Wirth worked 32 years in international oil and gas where he served in many management positions, often involved in strategic & operational planning, business development, performance management, and organizational change initiatives. Over his career, functional leadership spanned IT, retail & wholesale marketing, supply & logistics, corporate planning, and human resources. Dr. Wirth earned an MBA from New Mexico State University, and a Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Science with a specialization in Leadership and Organizational Change from Walden University.
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