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Workshop
Time:
NRICH: Managing Change and Transition in Times of Uncertainty
Date:
1:00 pm –
2:30 pm
Nebraska Union
Room: Heritage Room
Target Audiences:
1400 R St
Lincoln NE 68508
Lincoln NE 68508
Additional Info: NU
Contact:
Organizational Development and Training, (402) 472-3790, training@unl.edu
This presentation is being offered as a 2025 All-Staff Conference rewind.
The University of Nebraska is witnessing a period of intense change and transition. You’ve likely felt or have been impacted by this change. Unfortunately, we often fear change because it’s often mismanaged. The problem? Leaders focus on the situational change itself, such as a budget cut or a restructuring, rather than the psychological transition that people go through. Leaders often forget that it’s people, not organizations, who experience change. People can successfully navigate transitions that determine the success of any change initiative.
Research on the three phases of transition is introduced along with practical techniques for implementing change that is empathetic and people-centered. By understanding the three phases of transition and implementing these techniques, staff can effectively manage the human side of change and increase the likelihood of successful organizational transformation.
Presentation aims/goals
This session is for people who want to learn about successfully implementing change and navigating transition. You’ll learn (1) the difference between change and transition, (2) the three distinct phases of transition, (3) how to use the 4P model for launching change, and (4) how to implement five techniques that foster successful change. Two worksheet exercises are also included in this session to help you get an immersive, real-life experience of managing change and transition during times of uncertainty.
Presented by Jordan Gonzales, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement at the Nebraska Alumni Association.
Biography: Jordan Gonzales is a change agent and transformative higher education leader who knows the value of managing change and transition. As the senior director of alumni engagement at the Nebraska Alumni Association, Jordan’s job is to transform alumni pride and loyalty into action for the advancement of the University of Nebraska. He was elected president of the UNL Staff Senate in 2024 and serves as a member of the Chancellor’s Leadership Cabinet.
Jordan is a Ph.D. candidate at UNL and has published on higher education leadership, nonprofit management, and strategic planning. He earned a master’s degree in higher education administration from UNL in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from UNK in 2012.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to accessibility in our events and programs. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate effectively and safely. To request an accommodation, please contact Organizational Development and Training by phone at 402.472.3790 or email at training@unl.edu. A minimum of two weeks’ advance notice is preferred to assist us in coordinating accommodation requests.
Click the below link to register:
The University of Nebraska is witnessing a period of intense change and transition. You’ve likely felt or have been impacted by this change. Unfortunately, we often fear change because it’s often mismanaged. The problem? Leaders focus on the situational change itself, such as a budget cut or a restructuring, rather than the psychological transition that people go through. Leaders often forget that it’s people, not organizations, who experience change. People can successfully navigate transitions that determine the success of any change initiative.
Research on the three phases of transition is introduced along with practical techniques for implementing change that is empathetic and people-centered. By understanding the three phases of transition and implementing these techniques, staff can effectively manage the human side of change and increase the likelihood of successful organizational transformation.
Presentation aims/goals
This session is for people who want to learn about successfully implementing change and navigating transition. You’ll learn (1) the difference between change and transition, (2) the three distinct phases of transition, (3) how to use the 4P model for launching change, and (4) how to implement five techniques that foster successful change. Two worksheet exercises are also included in this session to help you get an immersive, real-life experience of managing change and transition during times of uncertainty.
Presented by Jordan Gonzales, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement at the Nebraska Alumni Association.
Biography: Jordan Gonzales is a change agent and transformative higher education leader who knows the value of managing change and transition. As the senior director of alumni engagement at the Nebraska Alumni Association, Jordan’s job is to transform alumni pride and loyalty into action for the advancement of the University of Nebraska. He was elected president of the UNL Staff Senate in 2024 and serves as a member of the Chancellor’s Leadership Cabinet.
Jordan is a Ph.D. candidate at UNL and has published on higher education leadership, nonprofit management, and strategic planning. He earned a master’s degree in higher education administration from UNL in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from UNK in 2012.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to accessibility in our events and programs. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate effectively and safely. To request an accommodation, please contact Organizational Development and Training by phone at 402.472.3790 or email at training@unl.edu. A minimum of two weeks’ advance notice is preferred to assist us in coordinating accommodation requests.
Click the below link to register:
https://nebraska.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/b710fb52/enroll
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