Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Change Management in Social Work
Course Code
LUSDK_202
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ainārs Judeiks
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To familiarise master students with theoretical and practical change management and creative thinking models and methods, modelling potential direction of development of welfare and social work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Understanding of organisation management.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Master students know the models and methods of change management and creative thinking, are able to use them for innovative changes in the Welfare System. Understand the concepts of change management, creative thinking.
Skills
1.Master students can work in a team/group, evaluate the results of their work, motivate employees, delegate and coordinate fulfilment of their duties, develop and criticise new ideas, listen, watch and read with creative attitude, structure their work creatively.
Competences
1.Master students are able to manage team/group work, analyse, systematise and integrate the information obtained, able to develop an idea for change in a creative and innovative way, and to create and maintain a creative climate in the team.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Studies of literature, study and selection of theoretical material. Participation in lectures, classes, active participation in seminars. Participation in group work. Reflection.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Test methods: active participation in lectures, preparation and presentation of practical work.
Examination – development and defence of competitive social project ideas using creative methods.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Theoretical discourse of change management, its implementation models. Conceptual models of change management.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Theoretical discourse of change management, its implementation models. Conceptual models of change management.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of systemic thinking, when making changes in an organisation. Main components of the change management model.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of systemic thinking, when making changes in an organisation. Main components of the change management model.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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8-step change model by John Paul Kotter. Resistance of employees to change.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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8-step change model by John Paul Kotter. Resistance of employees to change.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Motivation of employees to change. Role of emotional experience in the process of changes.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Motivation of employees to change. Role of emotional experience in the process of changes.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creative thinking models and their use in the process of implementation of change management. Creative thinking methods.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creative thinking models and their use in the process of implementation of change management. Creative thinking methods.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Phenomenon of leadership in change management. Organisation of remote work.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Phenomenon of leadership in change management. Organisation of remote work.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Theoretical discourse of change management, its implementation models. Conceptual models of change management.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Theoretical discourse of change management, its implementation models. Conceptual models of change management.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of systemic thinking, when making changes in an organisation. Main components of the change management model.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of systemic thinking, when making changes in an organisation. Main components of the change management model.
|
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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8-step change model by John Paul Kotter. Resistance of employees to change.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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8-step change model by John Paul Kotter. Resistance of employees to change.
|
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Motivation of employees to change. Role of emotional experience in the process of changes.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Motivation of employees to change. Role of emotional experience in the process of changes.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creative thinking models and their use in the process of implementation of change management. Creative thinking methods.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creative thinking models and their use in the process of implementation of change management. Creative thinking methods.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Phenomenon of leadership in change management. Organisation of remote work.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Phenomenon of leadership in change management. Organisation of remote work.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Autoru kolektīvs. Pārmaiņu vadība. Rīga, Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2008.
2.
Deivids, M. Herolds, Donalds, B. Fedors. Mainiet veidu, kā vadāt pārmaiņas. Rīga, Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2009.
3.
Eiders, Dž. Radošas domāšanas māksla. Rīga, Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2008.
4.
de Bono, E. Sešas domāšanas cepures. Rīga, Apgāds „Zvaigzne”, 2009.
5.
Autoru kolektīvs. Domāšanas māksla ikvienam. Rīga, Nordik, 2010.
6.
Makčesnijs, K., Kovejs, Š., Halings, Dž. 4 izpildes disciplīnas. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
Additional Reading
1.
Kārters, F., Rasels, K. Domāšanas māksla. Rīga, Apgāds „Zvaigzne”, 2004.
2.
Grifins, E. Reputācijas vadības stratēģijas. Rīga, Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2008.
3.
de Bono, E. Lieliskais prāts. Rīga, Apgāds „Zvaigzne”, 2010.
4.
de Bono, E. Domā! Kamēr nav par vēlu. Rīga, Apgāds „Zvaigzne”, 2012.
5.
Paul, R. and L. Elder. Critical Thinking: Tools for taking charge of your learning and your life – ed. Columbus, Ohio: Pearson Prentice - Hall, 2006.
6.
Pīlēns, U. (mans) uzņēmēja kods. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
7.
Stanford,, J. Breaking the Cycle of Failed Change Management. Alexandria, VA: Association For Talent Development, 2016.
8.
Šarmers, K. O. U teorija. Vadība no topošās nākotnes. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
9.
Nelike, M. Kreativitātes metodes radošo spēju attīstīšanai. Rīga, De Novo, 2003.
Other Information Sources
1.
Fišers, R. Mācīsim bērniem domāt. Rīga, RaKa, 2005.
2.
Billig, M. Arguing and Thinking: a rhetorical approach to social psychology, revised edition – Cambridge. Cambridge University Press, 1996.
3.
Sviķis, A. MATRIC tīklojums. Oriģināls biznesa pārvaldības modelis. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
4.
Dienas Bizness
5.
Harvard Business Review