Change is often treated as another project to be managed and completed within a defin ed time period. In reality\, change can be a messy \, people-oriented set of challenges which develop and grow over time. This workshop aims to explore the knowledge and skills which are required to su ccessfully manage and lead during periods of chang e.
\n \nA series of models and concepts wil l be discussed\, demonstrating current thinking on the subject of change. Space for personal reflect ion and action planning will also be created throu ghout the workshop.
\n \nWhen deliver ed in-house\, this course can be adapted to make i t relevant to people at all levels experiencing ch ange\, not just the leaders of the change\, to hel p shape the transition. It can also form part of a more extended change management programme (see th e In-House Information section below).
\n \nBy the end of the course\, you will:
\n \nContext Setting
\n \nManaging the Transition
\n \nExploring Our Re sponse to Change
\n \nThis course is available f or in-house delivery at a cost of £1\,980+VAT for members\, reflecting their learning discount. Plea se contact us for more information about non-membe r pricing.
\n \nThe only additio nal cost is facilitator expenses\, such as travel\ , where applicable. The course can be delivered in person or virtually\, usually for a maximum of 12 delegates but this can be flexible based on need.< /span>
\n \nWe often expand this course into a more comprehensive change management programme\, incorporating a series of tailored workshops desig ned to support a specific internal change process. For example\, a large biotech company recently ra n an extended version of this course over a six-mo nth period\, with regular half-day sessions to gui de their leadership team through a major laborator y site relocation\, supported by virtual sessions f or all staff members.
\n \nThese addit ional sessions provide structured support\, helpin g teams navigate change initiatives\, reflect on p rogress\, and realign strategies as needed. Our ap proach is flexible an d the content and delivery processes can be adjust ed as we go along. Some organisations require targeted support durin g a transition\, while others use the course to eq uip managers with the skills to foster resilience in an evolving workplace.
\n \nT o learn more or discuss your specific requirements \, please get in touch with us.
\n \nLiz has over 30 years’ experience and has held sev eral in-house senior roles in HR\, management and organisational development. For the past 20 years she has been working as an independent consultant. She specialises in designing and delivering bespo ke programmes to enhance individual\, team and org anisational effectiveness. Liz mostly works with s cientific\, technical and professional organisatio ns\, and has also recently been a Visiting Tutor i n Leadership Development at Henley Business School
DESCRIPTION:Outline\n \n \n Change is often treated as another project to be managed and completed within a defi ned time period. In reality\, change can be a mess y\, people-oriented set of challenges which develo p and grow over time. This workshop aims to explor e the knowledge and skills which are required to s uccessfully manage and lead during periods of chan ge.\n \n \n \n A series of models and concepts wil l be discussed\, demonstrating current thinking on the subject of change. Space for personal reflect ion and action planning will also be created throu ghout the workshop.\n \n \n \n When delivered in-h ouse\, this course can be adapted to make it relev ant to people at all levels experiencing change\, not just the leaders of the change\, to help shape the transition. It can also form part of a more e xtended change management programme (see the In-Ho use Information section below).\n \n \n \n Objecti ves\n \n \n By the end of the course\, you will:\n \n \n \n \n Recognise your role as a manager and a leader during periods of change\n Understand h ow to proactively manage the change process and bu ild resilience\n Learn how to support others and maintain productivity through change\n \n \n \n \n Course Content\n \n \n Context Setting\n \n \n \n \n The central role that leadership plays in t he change process\, including setting direction\, supporting others to perform\, and influencing the outcome\n The need to manage flexibly and respon sively within an environment of uncertainty\, risk and change\n \n \n Managing the Transition\n \n \ n \n \n The three-stage change process (William B ridges) and the change transition curve\n Managin g expectations of ourselves and our staff\n Under standing\, anticipating\, and dealing with resista nce (ours and others) in a constructive way\n Str ategies for building and maintaining resilience in self and others\n The impact of other issues on organisational change and performance\, including culture\, individual differences\, and organisatio nal politics\n \n \n Exploring Our Response to Cha nge\n \n \n \n \n Individual reflection on your p ersonal response to transitions\n Recognising dif ferences based on personality types\n \n \n How to Support Others through Change\n \n \n \n \n Comm unicating the changes effectively\n Listening and helping people work through their concerns and is sues\n Coaching and facilitating change within th e team\n Dealing with barriers and building suppo rt for change\n Differentiating your approach to manage different personality types\n Actively cha mpioning and role modelling change\n \n \n In-Hous e Information\n \n \n This course is available for in-house delivery at a cost of £1\,980+VAT for me mbers\, reflecting their learning discount. Please contact us for more information about non-member pricing.\n \n \n \n The only additional cost is fa cilitator expenses\, such as travel\, where applic able. The course can be delivered in person or vir tually\, usually for a maximum of 12 delegates but this can be flexible based on need.\n \n \n \n We often expand this course into a more comprehensiv e change management programme\, incorporating a se ries of tailored workshops designed to support a s pecific internal change process. For example\, a l arge biotech company recently ran an extended vers ion of this course over a six-month period\, with regular half-day sessions to guide their leadershi p team through a major laboratory site relocation\ , supported by virtual sessions for all staff memb ers. \n \n \n \n These additional sessions provide structured support\, helping teams navigate chang e initiatives\, reflect on progress\, and realign strategies as needed. Our approach is flexible and the content and delivery processes can be adjuste d as we go along. Some organisations require targe ted support during a transition\, while others use the course to equip managers with the skills to f oster resilience in an evolving workplace.\n \n \n \n To learn more or discuss your specific require ments\, please get in touch with us.\n \n \n \n Th e Trainers\n \n \n This course is facilitated by P aul Sanderson and Liz Smith. Learn more about them below and on our Consultancy Services (https://ww w.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/learning/consultancy-serv ices) page.\n \n \n \n Prior to setting up an inde pendent learning and development consultancy\, Pau l held a variety of senior management positions at Sainsbury’s\, Aviva and TXU Energy. Throughout hi s extensive career\, his focus has been on improvi ng performance through the coaching and developmen t of people\, supported with well-designed process es. Paul possesses several qualifications and accr editations\, most recently EMCC Senior Practitione r\, as well as the MBTI\, Insights\, Quintax and B elbin profiling tools.\n \n \n \n Liz has over 30 years’ experience and has held several in-house se nior roles in HR\, management and organisational d evelopment. For the past 20 years she has been wor king as an independent consultant. She specialises in designing and delivering bespoke programmes to enhance individual\, team and organisational effe ctiveness. Liz mostly works with scientific\, tech nical and professional organisations\, and has als o recently been a Visiting Tutor in Leadership Dev elopment at Henley Business School\n \n CATEGORIES:Learning Collaboration CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T163000 LOCATION:Allia Future Business Centre\, Cambridge Campus\n King’s Hedges Road\n Cambridge\, CB4 2HY\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=29064 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR