This course examines change and change management within communities and organizations. This includes looking at the change process through the eyes of innovation, opinion leader and community members. In addition to individual skill development, this course will introduce a vision of an ideal organization/community, one that supports innovation and creativity, knowledge exchange and application and collaboration; a culture that makes productive change a part of the everyday work, encouraging initiative and promoting viability in today's society. This course weaves together theoretical and experiential threads using insights gained from readings, industry-based examples, case studies, class assignments and experiential activities.