Change management simulation power and influence scenario 1

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While change is inevitable in business, it is not easy. To lead and manage change, you will need to understand the power of the change agent, urgency, and how to apply the appropriate tools to mobilize commitment to a change initiative.JWI 555: Organizational Change and Culture Academic Submissions and Evaluation Assignment 1: Change Management Simulation: Power and Influence Due Week 3, Day 7 (Weight: 15%) "Don't manage - lead change before you have to." Jack Welch While change is inevitable in business, it is not easy. To lead and manage change, you will need to understand the power of the change agent, urgency, and how to apply the appropriate tools to mobilize commitment to a change initiative. For this assignment, you will evaluate power and influence in building urgency and creating a change coalition to adopt a new initiative. Week 1 - Activities 1. Register for Simulation a. Click on the Run Simulation link b. After you register, your Instructor can assign all 4 scenarios to you so that you can play Week 2 - Activities 2. Play through each of the 4 simulation scenarios (30-45 minutes per scenario). a. Your role and goal: You will adopt the role of CEO or Director of Product Innovation in each scenario. Your goal is to convince a critical mass of key employees to adopt a sustainability initiative. b. How to play: i. Setup – Log in to the simulation, choose one of the 4 scenarios, and explore the site. ii. Prepare – Read the scenario introduction and “how to play” pages iii. Analyze Reports – View a dashboard of company information iv.