N_PH_RZP_p Change management in a company

NEWTON University
winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: graded credit.
Teacher(s)
Ing. Lukáš Mazánek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Karolina Kutil (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Lukáš Mazánek, Ph.D.
Centre for Management – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable
each odd Wednesday 15:10–16:40 Zoom.Praha1
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
N_PH_RZP_p/01: each odd Thursday 16:50–18:20 PH Učebna 02, K. Kutil
N_PH_RZP_p/02: each odd Thursday 18:30–20:00 PH Učebna 02, K. Kutil
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(!N_BA_RZP_p Change management in a company) && (!N_BA_RZP_k Change management in a company) && (!N_BR_RZP_p Change management in a company) && (!N_BR_RZP_k Change management in a company) && (!N_PH_RZP_p Change management in a company) && (!N_PH_RZP_k Change management in a company)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with effective change management practices in both the public and private sectors, to provide insight into change processes and their structure, to introduce the application of teamwork principles, and to explain the basic methods and tools of change management. Last but not least, the course aims to develop students’ ability to apply the knowledge they have gained in a business context.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Change Management
  2. Models and Approaches to Change Management
  3. Strategic Analysis of the Need for Change
  4. Planning and Preparing for Change—Creating a Sense of Urgency
  5. Assembling a Change/Leadership Team
  6. Creating and Communicating a Vision
  7. Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Small Wins
  8. Embedding Change into the Corporate Culture
  9. Supporting Further Change and Key Success Factors
  10. Personnel and Psychological Aspects of Change
  11. Practical Examples of Applying Change Management in Managerial Practice
  12. Final Summary of Change Management in the Company

Literature
  • KUBÍČKOVÁ, Lea a Karel RAIS. Řízení změn ve firmách a jiných organizacích. Praha: Grada, 2012. Expert. ISBN 978-80-247-4564-0.
  • VEBER, Jaromír. Management inovací. Praha: Management Press, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7261-423-3.
  • KOTTER, John P. Vedení procesu změny: osm kroků úspěšné transformace podniku v turbulentní ekonomice. 2., aktualizované vydání. Praha: Management Press, 2015. Knihovna světového managementu. ISBN 978-80-7261-314-4.
  • ČAS-P02-C0004-E3-R01_015_Obecná metodika pro řízení změn (Change management)
Assessment methods

Graded credit: Submission and defense of the semester project.

Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2024, summer 2025, winter 2025.
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