ROLES OF CHANGE AGENTS

WHAT IS CHANGE ?

In very simple words, we can say that change means the

alteration of status quo or making things different.
 WHO are CHANGE AGENTs?

 The person who initiates and manage change in the

organizations. Change agents are catalyst to manage change.
They are specialized in the theory and practices of managing
change.
 Types of change agents

 INTERNAL CHANGE AGENTS

 EXTERNAL CHANGE AGENTS

ROLEs & RESPONSIBLITIES OF
A CHANGE AGENT
1. VISINORY

2. INSPIRER

3. SUPPORTER

4. PROBLEM SOLVER

5. CHANGE MANAGER

6. ENGAGE /INVOLVES OTHERS

 CHANGE AGENT LEADERSHIP

 “We have been made new creation so that we might be agents of

this re-creativity activity in the world, not for our sake But….. For
the sake of all…” The New testimony

 Change is not the goal; it is a by-product.

 Innovation is not an end itself; but rather a means to an end.
 Change in organizing with a strong focus..
 Those who are most likely to succeed in their efforts have learnt
to navigate by responding to the immediate currents and
conditions, even while preparing for the changes to come
around the next bend.
 How leader functions like change agent?

 Create opportunities to learn.

 Leaders bring focus on their subordinates and on the
organization.
 Leaders are able to work with and influence people.
 Leaders drive changes and take care of externalities.
 Decisional power.
LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS:
As Change agents

 Raising Competence Levels

 Raising Commitment Levels

 Raising Teamwork Levels

 Raising Development Levels through Delegation

 CONCLUSION

The increasingly complex business world forces managers to

examine their positions and functions, resulting in the adoption
and integration of several new and exciting roles and
responsibilities. The change leaders possess a multitude of
knowledge, skills and competencies which offer a dynamic
approach to developing high performing people and
organization.