Welcome to the Managing Change OED Learning Topic. We hope you'll find the resources here to be helpful to you and your team in handling change management challenges and goals.

What is change management?
Change management is a set of ideas, strategies, and skills that can be applied to engage change effectively. These may be applied

• in planning for change
• in implementing change
• in supporting continuous improvement following change
• learn more about the basics of managing change

What can I learn or do here?
A good place to start is by asking yourself three key questions to consider in planning change. You'll find the questions in our Change Gauge tool. Also be sure to check the course descriptions from our open enrollment courses, and read the Four Room Apartment article for a great introduction to a proven method of managing change.

Can OED help my group or department plan and implement changes we need to make?
Yes. OED's organization development consultants provide change management services to MIT's departments, labs and centers. In addition to consulting on common aspects of organizational change, we have expertise in managing specific types of change, including business process redesign and strategic planning. For more information, see our Organization Development site or contact oed-request@mit.edu.

What if the change I have in mind will affect my career or the careers of my staff?
Change can entice us to learn new skills to stay effective and even shift the direction of a career in positive ways. MIT is committed to the professional and career development of its employees. OED's Career Planning group can help you explore opportunities arising from changes affecting you or your team.

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