Managing Change in Organizations | Course Guide by Prof. KBL Srivastava
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 936 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Categories | Management Studies, Human Resource Management |
| Credit Points | 2 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 Mar 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Mastering Organizational Change: A Comprehensive Guide for Future Leaders
In today's volatile business landscape, the ability to manage and lead change is not just a skill—it's a critical competitive advantage. The course Managing Change in Organizations, offered by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, is designed to transform students into adept change leaders. Guided by the eminent Prof. Kailash B L Srivastava, this 8-week program delves deep into the theories, models, and practical applications of change management.
Meet Your Instructor: Prof. KBL Srivastava
Prof. Kailash B L Srivastava brings over 28 years of rich experience in teaching, research, and training to this course. A professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and Vinod Gupta School of Management at IIT Kharagpur, his expertise spans Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, and Development.
His distinguished career includes:
- Academic Credentials: A first-class Master's in Psychology and a Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur.
- Extensive Experience: Previous tenures at BITS Pilani and T A Pai Management Institute, along with visiting faculty roles at XLRI Jamshedpur and the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok.
- Proven Research Leadership: Supervision of 17 Ph.D. theses and authorship of over 48 journal papers and 26 book chapters.
- Industry Relevance: Conducted numerous management development programs and consultancy projects in change management, leadership, and organizational culture.
- Professional Leadership: Former President of the National Academy of Psychology, India.
This course is distilled from his vast consulting and research expertise in Strategic HRM, OD, Leadership, and Knowledge Management.
Course Overview: What You Will Learn
This undergraduate/postgraduate level course is structured to build your competency from the ground up. The primary objective is to equip you to become a critically reflective practitioner capable of diagnosing, leading, and sustaining change initiatives.
The curriculum is meticulously designed to answer core questions:
- Why do organizations need to change?
- How do you identify internal and external pressures for change?
- What frameworks can diagnose an organization's change needs?
- How do you overcome resistance and communicate change effectively?
- How is change linked to innovation and long-term sustainability?
Detailed 8-Week Course Layout
| Week | Key Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Nature & Perspectives of Change; The Change Manager's Role; Incremental vs. Transformational Change. |
| Week 2 | Identifying Need for Change: External/Internal Pressures; Scope (Culture, Strategy, Technology, Structure). |
| Week 3 | Diagnostic Models & Frameworks; Understanding and Managing Resistance to Change. |
| Week 4 | Implementation: Organizational Development (OD), Contingency, and Process-Based Approaches. |
| Week 5 | Aligning Vision & Mission with Change; Leading Change; Politics & Influencing Factors. |
| Week 6 | Strategies for Communicating Change; Sustaining Change; Evaluation & Role of Change Agents. |
| Week 7 | Synergy between Change & Innovation; Building Learning Organizations. |
| Week 8 | Indian Case Studies; Turnaround Strategies; Strategic Convergence; Measuring Organizational Effectiveness. |
Who Should Take This Course?
Intended Audience: This course is ideally suited for students and professionals pursuing MBA, PGDM, MBA(HR), or MHRM. It is also highly beneficial for early to mid-career managers and HR professionals seeking to formalize their understanding of change dynamics.
Industry Support: The course content is highly relevant for sectors that operate in dynamic environments, including:
- IT & R&D Companies
- Pharmaceutical Firms
- Manufacturing & Services Sectors
Key Takeaways and Recommended Reading
By the end of this course, you will possess a robust toolkit to scan environments, diagnose organizational needs, design intervention strategies, and lead change processes that are participatory and sustainable.
To complement the lectures, Prof. Srivastava recommends these foundational texts:
- Palmer, Dunford & Buchanan (2009): Managing Organizational Change: A Multiple Perspectives Approach.
- John Hays (2002): Theory and Practice of Change Management.
- Mills, Dye & Mills (2009): Understanding Organizational Change.
Embark on this 8-week journey to master the art and science of Managing Change in Organizations. Under the guidance of an industry-acclaimed expert, transform your potential into the capability to lead organizations through the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.
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