Become a Certified Change Agent in Corporate Culture
What’s on this page…
- What is Corporate Culture?
- What is a Corporate Culture Change Agent?
- Why should I become a Corporate Culture Change Agent?
- How do I become a Certified Change Agent in Corporate Culture?
- View Certification Program Options
- Start Your Program Application
What is Corporate Culture?
Corporate culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, behaviors, and practices that shape the social and psychological environment of an organization. It is the sum total of an organization’s history, traditions, customs, and experiences that shape the way employees think, feel, and act in the workplace. A strong corporate culture creates a sense of identity and belonging for employees, and can be a powerful tool for driving engagement, productivity, and overall success in a business.
What is a Corporate Culture Change Agent?
A corporate change agent with a focus on corporate culture is an individual who helps to drive change and transformation within a company’s cultural norms, values, and behaviors. They work to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to shift the culture towards a more positive and effective direction. The role of a corporate change agent is to help create an environment that supports growth, collaboration, and innovation while aligning with the company’s values and goals. This often involves working closely with leadership, employees, and other stakeholders to create a shared vision and implement initiatives that foster positive change.
Why should I become a Corporate Culture Change Agent?
By becoming a certified change agent focused on corporate culture, individuals can gain the skills and knowledge necessary to lead transformative change within organizations. Here are five benefits of pursuing this certification:
- Make a positive impact on workplace dynamics and employee satisfaction.
- Enhance communication and collaboration within teams and across departments.
- Increase productivity and efficiency by creating a more cohesive and supportive work environment.
- Improve the company’s bottom line through increased employee engagement and retention.
- Differentiate yourself in the job market with a valuable and in-demand skillset.
How do I become a Certified Change Agent in Corporate Culture?
To become a certified change agent focused on corporate culture through the Council for Corporate Transformation, individuals can follow a simple three-step process.
Step 1. Select Corporate Culture as your area of focus.
Step 2. Choose your certification program option. Choose from either the 12-week general certification program, which is self-guided, or the 24-week Advanced Certification program, which includes more in-depth content and personalized coaching sessions.
Step 3. Submit your program application, which includes indicating your desire and goals for wanting to be trained in this area, as well as an interview with a program manager to ensure student and program fit. Application fees are waived for members of the Council for Corporate Transformation.
By completing this program, individuals can gain the knowledge and skills needed to become effective change agents in their organizations, driving transformative change and making a positive impact on the company and overall performance.
View Certification Program Options
Advanced Certification Program
General Certification Program
The 12-week leadership training program on being a change agent in a corporation focused on corporate culture provides an overview of the key concepts and skills required to drive change in organizational culture. Participants will learn about the components of corporate culture, the process of change management, and how to assess the readiness of an organization for change. They will also learn how to develop a clear and compelling vision for change, build a coalition for change, plan for change, implement change, and sustain change. Through case studies and small group exercises, participants will gain practical skills and knowledge to lead change and build a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. By the end of the program, participants will have the tools to drive change in their organization’s corporate culture.
Week 1: Introduction to Corporate Culture
- Defining corporate culture
- Importance of corporate culture
- Identifying the components of corporate culture
- Case studies on successful and unsuccessful corporate cultures
Week 2: Understanding Change Management
- Defining change management
- Understanding the process of change management
- Assessing the readiness of the organization for change
- Case studies on successful and unsuccessful change management
Week 3: Identifying the Need for Change
- Identifying the need for change in corporate culture
- Analyzing the current corporate culture
- Identifying areas for improvement
- Case studies on identifying the need for change in corporate culture
Week 4: Developing a Change Vision
- Developing a clear and compelling vision for change
- Identifying the key stakeholders
- Communicating the vision to the stakeholders
- Case studies on developing a change vision
Week 5: Building a Coalition for Change
- Identifying and engaging key stakeholders
- Building a coalition for change
- Strategies for building support for change
- Case studies on building a coalition for change
Week 6: Planning for Change
- Developing a detailed plan for change
- Identifying milestones and key performance indicators
- Identifying potential obstacles and challenges
- Case studies on planning for change
Week 7: Implementing Change
- Implementing the change plan
- Communicating the change to stakeholders
- Managing resistance to change
- Case studies on implementing change in corporate culture
Week 8: Sustaining Change
- Sustaining the change in corporate culture
- Monitoring progress and measuring success
- Making adjustments as needed
- Case studies on sustaining change in corporate culture
Week 9: Leading Change
- Leading change in the organization
- Building a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Creating a culture of accountability
- Case studies on leading change in corporate culture
Week 10-12: Final Project Presentations
- Each participant will present their final project, which will outline their proposed changes to their organization’s corporate culture and how they plan to implement those changes.
- Participants will receive feedback from their peers and the facilitator.
Advanced Certification Program
Weeks 1-4: Foundations of Change Leadership in Corporate Culture
- In addition to the above topics, participants will receive coaching to develop their personal leadership style and effectiveness
- Participants will have access to an online community to discuss and share insights with their peers
Weeks 5-8: Assessing Organizational Culture and Needs for Change
- Participants will receive coaching on how to assess organizational culture and identify needs for change
- Participants will engage in small group exercises to practice assessing organizational culture
Weeks 9-12: Developing a Vision and Plan for Change
- Participants will receive coaching on how to develop a compelling vision and detailed plan for change
- Participants will engage in small group exercises to practice developing a vision and plan for change
Weeks 13-16: Implementing Change and Overcoming Resistance
- Participants will receive coaching on how to implement change and overcome resistance to change
- Participants will engage in small group exercises to practice implementing change and overcoming resistance
Weeks 17-20: Sustaining Change and Measuring Success
- Participants will receive coaching on how to sustain change and measure success
- Participants will engage in small group exercises to practice sustaining change and measuring success
Weeks 21-24: Leading Change and Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
- Participants will receive coaching on how to lead change and build a culture of continuous improvement
- Participants will engage in small group exercises to practice leading change and building a culture of continuous improvement
Coaching:
- Participants will receive one-on-one coaching sessions throughout the program to support their personal development and progress in implementing change within their organization
Online Community:
- Participants will have access to an online community where they can connect with their peers, share insights, and receive support throughout the program
Final Project:
- Participants will develop a final project that outlines their proposed changes to their organization’s corporate culture and how they plan to implement those changes
- Participants will receive feedback from their peers, the facilitator, and their coach
- Participants will have the opportunity to present their final project to a panel of experts in corporate culture and change leadership
