People of Change

Day 1: Understanding Change

• The Why of Change
• Identifying the drivers of change in today's business landscape.
• Understanding the impact of resistance to change on organisational success.
• Recognising the role of "People of Change" in leading successful change initiatives.
• Models of Change Management:
• Exploring different change frameworks (The eight golden of successful change)
• Differentiating between managing change (implementing) and leading change (inspiring and influencing).
• Recognising the critical qualities of influential change leaders.
• Identifying your leadership style and its impact on change initiatives.

Day 2: Building Communication for Change

• The Power of Effective Communication:
• Understanding the importance of clear, concise, and transparent communication in change initiatives.
• Exploring different communication styles and their effectiveness in different situations.
• Identifying critical stakeholders in a change initiative and their potential concerns.
• Crafting targeted communication strategies for different stakeholder groups.
• Identifying the root causes of resistance to change within organisations.
• Developing strategies to address common types of resistance (e.g., fear of the unknown, loss of power).
• Utilising effective communication techniques to overcome resistance and build buy-in.

Day 3: Championing Change Initiatives

• Building a Vision for Change
• Building Coalitions for Change
• Identifying key change champions within the organisation.
• Leveraging the power of collaboration and building a network of support.
• Delegating tasks and empowering others to contribute to the change effort.
• Developing a Change Management Plan
• Establishing a timeline and assigning ownership for different stages of the change process.

Day 4: Building Resilience for Change

• Managing Change Fatigue
• Developing Adaptability
• Leading by Example:
• Identifying your role in modelling positive change behaviours.
• Embracing change yourself and demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Recognising and rewarding change champions across different levels of the organisation.

Day 5: Putting It All Together

• Action Planning for Change:
• Participants will develop a personalised action plan to implement change within their teams or departments.
• The plan will define specific goals, communication strategies, and timelines.
• Participants will receive feedback and guidance on their action plans.
• Sharing Best Practices and Lessons Learned