XLI 9107 -- Illusion of Inclusion: Implementing Change in the Workplace 4 Contact Hours (Offered as needed) Implementing change in the workplace is oftentimes very difficult. Employees are typically resistant to change. However, if those in supervisory roles make it a point to include all the stakeholders in every phase of the process, change is possible to achieve and will have minimal negative repercussions. The presenter of this session will provide participants with specific ideas for including all factions in the decision-making process and will also offer ideas about how to deal with individuals whose goal is to sabotage the change process. Attendees will benefit in the following ways: 1. Understand what is involved in the process of implementing change. 2. Understand who should be involved in the change process. 3. Understand that change usually occurs in phases, over time. 4. Acquire practical strategies for initiating change. 5. Acquire strategies for dealing with the challenges associated with implementing change.