Analyzing the Competences of Change Managers for Successful Change Management.

In the era of Industry 4.0 where the world is changing fast, organizations are faced with the challenge of constantly changing their business operations to maintain competitiveness. It is imperative to carefully assess the contribution of various human factors in successful navigation through change. Organizations rely on change managers to spearhead change projects to ensure the realization of operational and organizational objectives. Change managers need relevant skills, knowledge and practical experience to ensure that they execute their change management duties effectively and efficiently. Thus, this study aims to examine the competencies of change managers required for successful management of change. The investigation began by reviewing the literature on change managers and change management. After that, it adopted a job analysis desktop review to examine change managers' job specifications in South Africa. The study was descriptive in nature. It has revealed and discussed several skills for change managers. This study contributes to teaching and learning, research, and industry application of change management. It can also assist practitioners involved in the practice of change management with skills to focus on in their career development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]