How to Harness Power and Be an Effective Social Changemaker

Introducing positive change in organizations and society can prove very challenging. Numerous studies show that people tend to instinctively oppose such initiatives because they diverge from well-established norms and disrupt existing power structures. So social changemakers must consider people’s attitudes and then work to get them on board. Some do succeed—often spectacularly—at transforming their organizations, communities, or sectors of society. What factors enable one changemaker to succeed in a situation when the vast majority fail? 

In this LIVE session, Julie Battilana, professor of organizational behavior at Harvard Business School and professor of social innovation at Harvard Kennedy School, will reveal what successful change agents do differently. Leveraging nearly two decades of experience researching and teaching about power and social change across the globe—including her Agitate, Innovate, Orchestrate framework—Battilana will show leaders and teams that the key to successfully implementing change is understanding how power works, then using one’s power effectively and responsibly. She will cover the fundamentals of power, debunk the common myths surrounding it, and unveil how to harness power for a positive impact on individuals, organizations, and society. 

By explaining what power is, dispelling common but pernicious misconceptions about it, and explaining how to identify one’s sources of power, this 90-minute live session will help participants understand and navigate power in their relationships, organizations, and society and empower them to be more effective changemakers. This session will elaborate and underscore why power is not inherently dirty but instead is energy that can be used for social good. 

As part of your registration, you are entitled to a complimentary copy of the eBook, Power for All, written by Professors Julie Battilana (lead speaker of this webinar) and Tiziana Casciaro.  
 

Program Features:

Expert Speaker: Julie Battilana is a professor of organizational behavior at Harvard Business School and professor of social innovation at Harvard Kennedy School, where she is also the founder and faculty chair of the Social Innovation + Change Initiative. Her research examines the politics of change in organizations and in society. She is the author of two books: Power, for All: How it Really Works and Why It's Everyone’s Business (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2021) and Democratize Work: The Case for Reorganizing the Economy (University of Chicago Press, 2022, originally published in French by Le Seuil, 2020).

 Who Should Attend? This session will be of use to anyone attempting to understand how power is at play in their environment and how they can leverage their power to effect positive change. Participants will learn the fundamentals of what power is and how it operates, how to identify their own sources of power, how to develop an understanding of the power landscape in any context, and how to thoughtfully work with others to bring about desired positive change.

Real-World Case Examples: Explore on-the-ground, real-world examples specific to the landscape and challenges of the social sector, including how organizations can use the “Agitate, Innovate, Orchestrate” framework.

Closed Captioning Available: Live transcription is available for this program. To activate Closed Captioning during the live broadcast, click on the upward arrow next to the CC icon and select the Subtitling option. To disable Closed Captioning, click on the upward arrow next to the CC icon and select the Hide Subtitling option.

 On-Demand Version: Register and access the recording of the live event on-demand 24 hours after the webinar ends and anytime over the next 12 months.

Price For This Webinar: $99 This price includes access to the live interactive webinar and unlimited access to the recorded webinar video and resources for 12 months from the date of broadcast. As part of your registration, you are entitled to a complimentary copy of the eBook, Power for All, written by Professors Julie Battilana (lead speaker of this webinar) and Tiziana Casciaro.

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