By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of organizational change.
- Explore various change management theories and models, and learn to apply them in real-world scenarios.
- Develop essential leadership skills to guide teams through change.
- Learn effective communication strategies to manage stakeholder expectations and foster engagement.
- Identify sources of resistance to change and develop strategies to overcome them.
- Create actionable plans to implement change initiatives within their organizations.
DAY 1
Introduction to Change Management
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- Overview of change in organizations
- Types of change (strategic, operational, transformational)
- Change management frameworks (e.g., Kotter’s 8-Step Process, ADKAR model)
- Group discussion: Participants share their experiences with change.
DAY 2
Leading Change
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- The role of leadership in change management
- Leadership styles and their impact on change
- Building a change vision and strategy
- Case studies of successful change leaders
DAY 3
Communication and Engagement
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- Importance of communication in change initiatives
- Techniques for effective change communication
- Engaging stakeholders and building support
- Workshop: Creating a communication plan for a change initiative.
DAY 4
Managing Resistance to Change
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- Understanding the psychology of resistance
- Identifying sources and signs of resistance
- Strategies to address and manage resistance
- Role-playing scenarios to practice resistance management.
DAY 5
Implementing and Sustaining Change
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- Developing an action plan for implementing change
- Tools for monitoring and measuring change outcomes
- Strategies for sustaining change over time
- Group presentations: Participants present their change action plans.
