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Navigating Change through the Change Management Simulation: Power and Influence
Change Management, Power and Influence, Simulation-Based Training, Student Engagement, Millennials
Session participants will learn how easy and effective it is to use the individual play web-based Change Management Simulation: Power and Influence in undergraduate and graduate courses. In this interactive and innovative simulation, students experience leading strategic change in different contexts given the instructor’s ability to assign different authority levels and change urgencies to students. Students gain insights into change resistance and develop critical thinking skills. Simulations are also a great way to energize your courses and engage millennial students. We will share our experiences with the simulation, distribute our assignments, and discuss the strengths and limitations of the simulation.