Curricula

Objectives

The object of the course
Constant changes are commonplace and competence in change management is of central importance in working life. The object of the course is that you understand the significance of change management from the point of view of the organisation, community and individual, and are able to plan and implement change projects in practice.

Course competences
Business Competence
Proactive development
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace

The learning objectives of the course
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability.

Content

Different change situations
Stages of the change process
Emotions and commitment in change
Change communications
Supervisor as the leader of change
Personal change ability

Tools
Change project roadmap
Emotional change curve
Assessment of own change ability

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning material:
Arikoski, J. & Sallinen, M. 2007. Vastarinnasta vastarannalle – johda muutos taitavasti. Keuruu: Johtamistaidon opisto JTO
Ylikoski, K. & Ylikoski, M. 2009. Työyhteisö muutosmurroksessa: ihmisyys muutoksen kohtaamisessa ja johtamisessa. Mikkeli: Työturvallisuuskeskus
Työhyvinvointi muutoksessa. 2007. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut. Helsinki.
Ajattele muutos. Opas esimiehille ja kehittäjille. 2008. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut.
Heiskanen, M. & Lehikoinen, S. 2010. Muutosviestinnän voimapaperi. Helsinki: Talentum
Kotter, J. 2008. Jäävuoremme sulaa: muutos ja menestyminen kaikissa olosuhteissa. Helsinki, WSOYpro
Juuti, P & Virtanen, P. 2009. Organisaatiomuutos. Helsinki: Otava.
Mattila, P. 2009. Johdettu muutos: Avaimet organisaation hallittuun uudistumiseen. Helsinki: Talentum
Onnistunut muutos -opas. Ilmarinen.
Piha, K. & Sutinen, M. 2020. Muutosvoimaa: tutkimusmatka moderniin muutosjohtamiseen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Pirinen, H. 2014. Esimies muutoksen johtajana. Talentum.
Ponteva, K. 2012. Muutoksessa. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.
Korhonen, H. & Bergman, T. 2019. Johtaja muutoksen ytimessä. Helsinki: Alma Talent Pro.
The learning material will be used selectively.

Teaching methods

The teaching during the course will proceed by themes/modules.
Flipped learning
Webinars: Interactive introduction to the themes and learning assignments
Independent study and theme-specific learning assignments
Group discussions online and in webinars
Self-reflection
Personal final assignment

Guidance will be available during the course as follows:
Introductions to themes/modules and learning assignments
Guidance online and in webinars
Peer-to-peer discussions
Personal feedback on the final assignment

The grade for the course is based on the competences shown in the final assignment.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The theme-specific learning assignments must be completed and returned during the course.
Group discussions must be attended to in accordance with the course timetable.
The personal final assignment must be completed in accordance with the course timetable.
The retake of the personal final assignment is possible, deadline will be announced in the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

Individual, theme-specific learning assignment 115 h
Interactive webinars 10 h
Group discussions 10 h

Content scheduling

During the course, independent learning assignments and interactive webinars will alternate. At the end of the course, a personal final assignment will be completed independently, making use of all the lessons learned during the course.

Further information for students

The course assessment methods include:
Assessment of own competence in relation to the personal final assignment.
The teacher’s feedback on the personal final assignment.
Assessment of competence, feedback and course grade based on the personal final assignment.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability. Your reporting is unstructured and inadequate.

Satisfactory 2
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to explain different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to apply change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to apply ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of explaining your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, but exhibits minor shortcomings with regard to language and reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to compare different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to analyse the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to compare and prioritise change management tools in different change situations. You are able to analyse the significance of emotions in change and are able to choose ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of questioning your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, well-reasoned and in accordance with the reporting instructions, but contains occasional mistakes.

Very good 4
You acquire and are able to critically examine knowledge related to change management and are able to assess different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to design change management tools for different change situations. You are able to assess the significance of emotions in change and are able to plan ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of reflecting upon your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, analytical and fluent and complies with the reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to produce new perspectives based on theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to develop change management tools for different change situations. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to develop ways to commit the personnel and provide new perspectives to changes. You are capable of developing your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, convincing and critical and complies with the reporting instructions.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the core concepts and theories of management

Objectives

The object of the course
Constant changes are commonplace and competence in change management is of central importance in working life. The object of the course is that you understand the significance of change management from the point of view of the organisation, community and individual, and are able to plan and implement change projects in practice.

Course competences
Business Competence
Proactive development
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace

The learning objectives of the course
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability.

Content

Different change situations
Stages of the change process
Emotions and commitment in change
Change communications
Supervisor as the leader of change
Personal change ability

Tools
Change project roadmap
Emotional change curve
Assessment of own change ability

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning material:
Arikoski, J. & Sallinen, M. 2007. Vastarinnasta vastarannalle – johda muutos taitavasti. Keuruu: Johtamistaidon opisto JTO
Ylikoski, K. & Ylikoski, M. 2009. Työyhteisö muutosmurroksessa: ihmisyys muutoksen kohtaamisessa ja johtamisessa. Mikkeli: Työturvallisuuskeskus
Työhyvinvointi muutoksessa. 2007. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut. Helsinki.
Ajattele muutos. Opas esimiehille ja kehittäjille. 2008. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut.
Heiskanen, M. & Lehikoinen, S. 2010. Muutosviestinnän voimapaperi. Helsinki: Talentum
Kotter, J. 2008. Jäävuoremme sulaa: muutos ja menestyminen kaikissa olosuhteissa. Helsinki, WSOYpro
Juuti, P & Virtanen, P. 2009. Organisaatiomuutos. Helsinki: Otava.
Mattila, P. 2009. Johdettu muutos: Avaimet organisaation hallittuun uudistumiseen. Helsinki: Talentum
Onnistunut muutos -opas. Ilmarinen.
Piha, K. & Sutinen, M. 2020. Muutosvoimaa: tutkimusmatka moderniin muutosjohtamiseen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Pirinen, H. 2014. Esimies muutoksen johtajana. Talentum.
Ponteva, K. 2012. Muutoksessa. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.
Korhonen, H. & Bergman, T. 2019. Johtaja muutoksen ytimessä. Helsinki: Alma Talent Pro.

The learning material will be used selectively.

Teaching methods

The course is available for both full-time and multiform students.

The teaching during the course will proceed by themes.
Flipped learning
Interactive introduction to the themes and learning assignments
Independent study and theme-specific learning assignments
Group discussions and peer learning
Expert lectures
Working life case project
Peer feedback
Self-reflection
Personal final assignment

Guidance will be available during the course as follows:
Introductions to themes/modules and learning assignments
Guidance of group discussions
Peer-to-peer discussions
Guidance in working life project
Personal feedback on the final assignment

The grade for the course is based on the competences shown in the final assignment.

Practical training and working life connections

Expert lectures
Working life case project

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The theme-specific learning assignments must be completed and returned during the course.
Group discussions must be attended to in accordance with the course timetable.
The working life case project presentations must be given in accordance with the course timetable.
The personal final assignment must be returned in December 2023, exact date will be announced at the beginning of the course.
The retakes of the personal final assignment will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

Interactive and collaborative classroom sessions 12*2 h = 24 h
Literature 41 h
Working life case project 35 h
The personal final assignment 35 h

Content scheduling

During the course independent learning assignments and interactive and collaborative classroom sessions and group discussions will alternate. The case project during the course will examine the course themes in working life based on independent and collaborative working. At the end of the course, a personal final assignment will be completed independently, making use of the lessons learned during the course.

Further information for students

The course assessment methods include:
Assessment of own competence in relation to the personal final assignment.
Self-assessment and peer assessment in relation to the group work.
The teacher’s feedback on case project and personal final assignment.
Assessment of competence, feedback and course grade based on the competence assessments, group assignment and the independent assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability. Your reporting is unstructured and inadequate.

Satisfactory 2
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to explain different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to apply change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to apply ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of explaining your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, but exhibits minor shortcomings with regard to language and reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to compare different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to analyse the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to compare and prioritise change management tools in different change situations. You are able to analyse the significance of emotions in change and are able to choose ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of questioning your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, well-reasoned and in accordance with the reporting instructions, but contains occasional mistakes.

Very good 4
You acquire and are able to critically examine knowledge related to change management and are able to assess different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to design change management tools for different change situations. You are able to assess the significance of emotions in change and are able to plan ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of reflecting upon your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, analytical and fluent and complies with the reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to produce new perspectives based on theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to develop change management tools for different change situations. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to develop ways to commit the personnel and provide new perspectives to changes. You are capable of developing your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, convincing and critical and complies with the reporting instructions.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the core concepts and theories of management

Objectives

The object of the course
Constant changes are commonplace and competence in change management is of central importance in working life. The object of the course is that you understand the significance of change management from the point of view of the organisation, community and individual, and are able to plan and implement change projects in practice.

Course competences
Business Competence
Proactive development
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace

The learning objectives of the course
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability.

Content

Different change situations
Stages of the change process
Emotions and commitment in change
Change communications
Supervisor as the leader of change
Personal change ability

Tools
Change project roadmap
Emotional change curve
Assessment of own change ability

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability. Your reporting is unstructured and inadequate.

Satisfactory 2
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to explain different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to apply change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to apply ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of explaining your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, but exhibits minor shortcomings with regard to language and reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to compare different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to analyse the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to compare and prioritise change management tools in different change situations. You are able to analyse the significance of emotions in change and are able to choose ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of questioning your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, well-reasoned and in accordance with the reporting instructions, but contains occasional mistakes.

Very good 4
You acquire and are able to critically examine knowledge related to change management and are able to assess different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to design change management tools for different change situations. You are able to assess the significance of emotions in change and are able to plan ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of reflecting upon your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, analytical and fluent and complies with the reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to produce new perspectives based on theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to develop change management tools for different change situations. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to develop ways to commit the personnel and provide new perspectives to changes. You are capable of developing your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, convincing and critical and complies with the reporting instructions.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the core concepts and theories of management

Objectives

The object of the course
Constant changes are commonplace and competence in change management is of central importance in working life. The object of the course is that you understand the significance of change management from the point of view of the organisation, community and individual, and are able to plan and implement change projects in practice.

Course competences
Business Competence
Proactive development
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace

The learning objectives of the course
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability.

Content

Different change situations
Stages of the change process
Emotions and commitment in change
Change communications
Supervisor as the leader of change
Personal change ability

Tools
Change project roadmap
Emotional change curve
Assessment of own change ability

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning material:
Arikoski, J. & Sallinen, M. 2007. Vastarinnasta vastarannalle – johda muutos taitavasti. Keuruu: Johtamistaidon opisto JTO
Ylikoski, K. & Ylikoski, M. 2009. Työyhteisö muutosmurroksessa: ihmisyys muutoksen kohtaamisessa ja johtamisessa. Mikkeli: Työturvallisuuskeskus
Työhyvinvointi muutoksessa. 2007. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut. Helsinki.
Ajattele muutos. Opas esimiehille ja kehittäjille. 2008. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut.
Heiskanen, M. & Lehikoinen, S. 2010. Muutosviestinnän voimapaperi. Helsinki: Talentum
Kotter, J. 2008. Jäävuoremme sulaa: muutos ja menestyminen kaikissa olosuhteissa. Helsinki, WSOYpro
Juuti, P & Virtanen, P. 2009. Organisaatiomuutos. Helsinki: Otava.
Mattila, P. 2009. Johdettu muutos: Avaimet organisaation hallittuun uudistumiseen. Helsinki: Talentum
Nurmi, K. 2012. Kipeän muutoksen lääkkeet: Kohti parempia muutoksia. Helsinki: Infor
Onnistunut muutos -opas. Ilmarinen.
Piha, K. & Sutinen, M. 2020. Muutosvoimaa: tutkimusmatka moderniin muutosjohtamiseen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Pirinen, H. 2014. Esimies muutoksen johtajana. Talentum.
Ponteva, K. 2012. Muutoksessa. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.
Korhonen, H. & Bergman, T. 2019. Johtaja muutoksen ytimessä. Helsinki: Alma Talent Pro.

The learning material will be used selectively.

Teaching methods

The course is available for both full-time and multiform students.

The teaching during the course will proceed by themes.
Flipped learning
Interactive introduction to the themes and learning assignments
Independent study and theme-specific learning assignments
Group discussions and peer learning
Expert lectures
Working life case project
Peer feedback
Self-reflection
Personal final assignment

Guidance will be available during the course as follows:
Introductions to themes/modules and learning assignments
Guidance of group discussions
Peer-to-peer discussions
Guidance in working life project
Personal feedback on the final assignment

The grade for the course is based on the competences shown in the final assignment.

Practical training and working life connections

Expert lectures
Working life case project

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The theme-specific learning assignments must be completed and returned during the course.
Group discussions must be attended to in accordance with the course timetable.
The working life case project presentations must be given in accordance with the course timetable.
The personal final assignment must be returned in December, exact date will be announced at the beginning of the course.
The retakes of the personal final assignment will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

Interactive and collaborative classroom sessions 12*2 h = 24 h
Literature 41 h
Working life case project 35 h
The personal final assignment 35 h

Content scheduling

During the course independent learning assignments and interactive and collaborative classroom sessions and group discussions will alternate. The case project during the course will examine the course themes in working life based on independent and collaborative working. At the end of the course, a personal final assignment will be completed independently, making use of all the lessons learned during the course.

Further information for students

The course assessment methods include:
Assessment of own competence in relation to the personal final assignment.
Self-assessment and peer assessment in relation to the group work.
The teacher’s feedback on case project and personal final assignment.
Assessment of competence, feedback and course grade based on the competence assessments, group assignment and the independent assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability. Your reporting is unstructured and inadequate.

Satisfactory 2
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to explain different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to apply change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to apply ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of explaining your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, but exhibits minor shortcomings with regard to language and reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to compare different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to analyse the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to compare and prioritise change management tools in different change situations. You are able to analyse the significance of emotions in change and are able to choose ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of questioning your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, well-reasoned and in accordance with the reporting instructions, but contains occasional mistakes.

Very good 4
You acquire and are able to critically examine knowledge related to change management and are able to assess different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to design change management tools for different change situations. You are able to assess the significance of emotions in change and are able to plan ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of reflecting upon your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, analytical and fluent and complies with the reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to produce new perspectives based on theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to develop change management tools for different change situations. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to develop ways to commit the personnel and provide new perspectives to changes. You are capable of developing your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, convincing and critical and complies with the reporting instructions.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the core concepts and theories of management

Objectives

The object of the course
Constant changes are commonplace and competence in change management is of central importance in working life. The object of the course is that you understand the significance of change management from the point of view of the organisation, community and individual, and are able to plan and implement change projects in practice.

Course competences
Business Competence
Proactive development
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace

The learning objectives of the course
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability.

Content

Different change situations
Stages of the change process
Emotions and commitment in change
Change communications
Supervisor as the leader of change
Personal change ability

Tools
Change project roadmap
Emotional change curve
Assessment of own change ability

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning material:
Arikoski, J. & Sallinen, M. 2007. Vastarinnasta vastarannalle – johda muutos taitavasti. Keuruu: Johtamistaidon opisto JTO
Ylikoski, K. & Ylikoski, M. 2009. Työyhteisö muutosmurroksessa: ihmisyys muutoksen kohtaamisessa ja johtamisessa. Mikkeli: Työturvallisuuskeskus
Työhyvinvointi muutoksessa. 2007. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut. Helsinki.
Ajattele muutos. Opas esimiehille ja kehittäjille. 2008. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut.
Heiskanen, M. & Lehikoinen, S. 2010. Muutosviestinnän voimapaperi. Helsinki: Talentum
Kotter, J. 2008. Jäävuoremme sulaa: muutos ja menestyminen kaikissa olosuhteissa. Helsinki, WSOYpro
Juuti, P & Virtanen, P. 2009. Organisaatiomuutos. Helsinki: Otava.
Mattila, P. 2009. Johdettu muutos: Avaimet organisaation hallittuun uudistumiseen. Helsinki: Talentum
Nurmi, K. 2012. Kipeän muutoksen lääkkeet: Kohti parempia muutoksia. Helsinki: Infor
Onnistunut muutos -opas. Ilmarinen.
Piha, K. & Sutinen, M. 2020. Muutosvoimaa: tutkimusmatka moderniin muutosjohtamiseen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Pirinen, H. 2014. Esimies muutoksen johtajana. Talentum.
Ponteva, K. 2012. Muutoksessa. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.
Korhonen, H. & Bergman, T. 2019. Johtaja muutoksen ytimessä. Helsinki: Alma Talent Pro.
The learning material will be used selectively.

Teaching methods

The teaching during the course will proceed by themes/modules.
Flipped learning
Webinars: Interactive introduction to the themes and learning assignments
Independent study and theme-specific learning assignments
Group discussions online and in webinars
Self-reflection
Personal final assignment

Guidance will be available during the course as follows:
Introductions to themes/modules and learning assignments
Guidance online and in webinars
Peer-to-peer discussions
Personal feedback on the final assignment

The grade for the course is based on the competences shown in the final assignment.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The theme-specific learning assignments must be completed and returned during the course.
Group discussions must be attended to in accordance with the course timetable.
The personal final assignment must be completed in accordance with the course timetable.
The retake of the personal final assignment is possible, deadline will be announced in the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

Individual, theme-specific learning assignment 115 h
Interactive webinars 10 h
Group discussions 10 h

Content scheduling

During the course, independent learning assignments and interactive webinars will alternate. At the end of the course, a personal final assignment will be completed independently, making use of all the lessons learned during the course.

Further information for students

The course assessment methods include:
Assessment of own competence in relation to the personal final assignment.
The teacher’s feedback on the personal final assignment.
Assessment of competence, feedback and course grade based on the personal final assignment.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability. Your reporting is unstructured and inadequate.

Satisfactory 2
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to explain different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to apply change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to apply ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of explaining your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, but exhibits minor shortcomings with regard to language and reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to compare different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to analyse the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to compare and prioritise change management tools in different change situations. You are able to analyse the significance of emotions in change and are able to choose ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of questioning your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, well-reasoned and in accordance with the reporting instructions, but contains occasional mistakes.

Very good 4
You acquire and are able to critically examine knowledge related to change management and are able to assess different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to design change management tools for different change situations. You are able to assess the significance of emotions in change and are able to plan ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of reflecting upon your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, analytical and fluent and complies with the reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to produce new perspectives based on theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to develop change management tools for different change situations. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to develop ways to commit the personnel and provide new perspectives to changes. You are capable of developing your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, convincing and critical and complies with the reporting instructions.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the core concepts and theories of management

Objectives

The object of the course
Constant changes are commonplace and competence in change management is of central importance in working life. The object of the course is that you understand the significance of change management from the point of view of the organisation, community and individual, and are able to plan and implement change projects in practice.

Course competences
Business Competence
Proactive development
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace

The learning objectives of the course
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability.

Content

Different change situations
Stages of the change process
Emotions and commitment in change
Change communications
Supervisor as the leader of change
Personal change ability

Tools
Change project roadmap
Emotional change curve
Assessment of own change ability

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning material:
Arikoski, J. & Sallinen, M. 2007. Vastarinnasta vastarannalle – johda muutos taitavasti. Keuruu: Johtamistaidon opisto JTO
Ylikoski, K. & Ylikoski, M. 2009. Työyhteisö muutosmurroksessa: ihmisyys muutoksen kohtaamisessa ja johtamisessa. Mikkeli: Työturvallisuuskeskus
Työhyvinvointi muutoksessa. 2007. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut. Helsinki.
Ajattele muutos. Opas esimiehille ja kehittäjille. 2008. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut.
Heiskanen, M. & Lehikoinen, S. 2010. Muutosviestinnän voimapaperi. Helsinki: Talentum
Kotter, J. 2008. Jäävuoremme sulaa: muutos ja menestyminen kaikissa olosuhteissa. Helsinki, WSOYpro
Juuti, P & Virtanen, P. 2009. Organisaatiomuutos. Helsinki: Otava.
Mattila, P. 2009. Johdettu muutos: Avaimet organisaation hallittuun uudistumiseen. Helsinki: Talentum
Nurmi, K. 2012. Kipeän muutoksen lääkkeet: Kohti parempia muutoksia. Helsinki: Infor
Onnistunut muutos -opas. Ilmarinen.
Pirinen, H. 2014. Esimies muutoksen johtajana. Talentum.
Ponteva, K. 2012. Muutoksessa. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.
Korhonen, H. & Bergman, T. 2019. Johtaja muutoksen ytimessä. Helsinki: Alma Talent Pro.
The learning material will be used selectively.

Teaching methods

Flipped learning
Interactive introduction to the themes and the learning assignment in webinars
Independent study and learning assignment
Peer learning and peer feedback
Self-reflection

Guidance will be available during the course as follows:
Online guidance
Peer-to-peer discussions
Peer feedback
Personal feedback on the learning assignment

The grade for the course is based on the competences shown in the learning assignment.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

135 h
Interactive webinars 10 h
Individual learning assignment 100 h
Self-reflection, peer feedback 25 h

Content scheduling

During the course, independent learning assignment and interactive webinars will alternate.
At the end of the course, a personal final assignment will be completed independently, making use of all the lessons learned during the course.

Further information for students

The course assessment methods include:
Assessment of own competence in relation to the personal learning assignment.
Self-assessment and peer assessment of the learning assignment.
Teacher’s feedback on the personal learning assignment.
Assessment of competence, feedback and course grade based on the personal assignment.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability. Your reporting is unstructured and inadequate.

Satisfactory 2
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to explain different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to apply change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to apply ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of explaining your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, but exhibits minor shortcomings with regard to language and reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to compare different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to analyse the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to compare and prioritise change management tools in different change situations. You are able to analyse the significance of emotions in change and are able to choose ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of questioning your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, well-reasoned and in accordance with the reporting instructions, but contains occasional mistakes.

Very good 4
You acquire and are able to critically examine knowledge related to change management and are able to assess different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to design change management tools for different change situations. You are able to assess the significance of emotions in change and are able to plan ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of reflecting upon your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, analytical and fluent and complies with the reporting instructions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to produce new perspectives based on theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to develop change management tools for different change situations. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to develop ways to commit the personnel and provide new perspectives to changes. You are capable of developing your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, convincing and critical and complies with the reporting instructions.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the core concepts and theories of management