Change is at the core of strategic sourcing. The management of change is a core competence for all organisations that use strategic sourcing to optimise the performance of their organisation. It is of particular importance for transformation programmes.
This course reviews the principles of change management and explores how to apply them within the context and challenges of strategic sourcing. The relevance and value of the change models of Rogers, Kotter and Lewin and how they can be used to manage the people challenges of sourcing transition and exit are all discussed.
The ability to communicate with and to influence others is fundamental to managing change. The course highlights the importance of active listening, effective messaging and particularly the skills of facilitation
Knowledge management is a particular issue for many organisationsand learners are given an introduction to the principles of knowledge management, the particular issues associated with strategic sourcing arrangements and an understanding of the knowledge management process.
There is a Study Guide containing post course test questions to check the learner has picked up key information. The Study Guide also contains a set of work-based learning questions that will support the transfer of their learning from the module into the workplace and enable their further development.
Who should complete the course?
The course is designed for those new or still developing in their role or who have had little or no formal training in the subject.
Primary: Transition project managers and outsourcing specialists; supplier managers; contract and commercial managers and owners; procurement managers; client account managers; risk managers.
Secondary: Operational managers; HR, IT and other specialists involved in strategic sourcing arrangements.