PRL 715 Transformational Management Explores the change process in contemporary organizations and the changing role of management and leadership within. In addition to the theoretical framework, students critically evaluate change efforts in their own organization and develop skills for initiating and leading change. Development of objectives for training, design of programs, and program implementation are investigated. Learning principles and group dynamics are discussed in relation to training objectives. Assessment of both trainees and of programs is stressed.
Students develop materials for the training module they designed in the design course.
The course focuses on adapting training materials to adult learners. Students develop activities and write manuals for both learners and trainers. After considering different methods of training presentations, students are required to deliver the training materials they have developed. Includes directed study and research in the student's area of concentration. Each internship is planned cooperatively by those involved, with the supervision of the experience being a joint responsibility of the college faculty and on-site mentor.