Introduction

Change is a fact of life in all teams, organisations and countries. The Leadership of change is vital and no matter what activities a Leader or Manager becomes involved in, from strategy implementation to making simple amendments to a work system; all of these activities require change leadership skills. Every time a Leader or Manager makes a decision, some type of change occurs.

This training seminar focuses on vital area of Leading Change, Organisational Culture and change; Organisational Development (OD) and Work Psychology. It is a unique training seminar that provides guidelines on best practice, current ‘best-practice’ and skills development in organisational change leadership.

This training seminar is ideal for anyone who need to manage change in their organisation.

• The difference between change management and change leadership
• The importance of communication during change
• Strategies and tools for effective for change management
• Managing employee’s resistance to change
• The psychology of work

At the end of this training seminar attendees will be able to:

• Define what change is and how it impacts on the way people work
• Design a suitable change management model in their workplace
• Identify people's responses to change and explore the reasons why people resist change
• Describe organisational culture
• Develop practical skills in change leadership

Training Methodology

Participants to this training seminar will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the seminar outline with the facilitator utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. The training seminar is very participatory and experiential. It involves theoretical insight, awareness building and a lot of skill practice in a group setting. The training seminar methodology includes individual and group activities focused on skill development. Case Studies and DVD presentations will highlight the major teaching features. A variety of practical sessions and group interactions are into this training seminar.

Organisational Impact

• Practical methodologies that can help improve change management initiatives
• Understand the importance of workplace psychology in change management
• Build a compelling vision for change with all those involved
• Develop best practice to achieve organisational effectiveness
• Apply change leadership principals to achieve successful change initiatives

Personal Impact

• Learn the essential ingredients of change leadership
• Develop skills in change management and leadership suitable for any organisation
• Learn how to use practical change leadership tools
• Understand the five psychological phases of change management
• Appreciate issues around changing organisational culture

Who Should Attend?

• All Managers and Leaders who wish to enhance their competencies in change management
• All Human Resource (HR) personnel
• People who are likely to take up managerial positions in the future that will involve managing change
• Engineers and other technical professionals moving into Organisational Development (OD) or Business Partner (BP) roles
• Occupational Health & Safety and training staff involved in change management
• Those who received their training in Change Management in past years and need to be brought up to date with best practice in Change Leadership