MANAGING CHANGE

Dates:

24 September & 06, 08, 20 October 2026

Duration:

12 hours

Hours:

18:30 – 21:30 (GMT+3)

Fees:

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Develop the knowledge and practical skills to lead organisational change effectively. Explore the drivers of change, recognised change management approaches, stakeholder engagement, communication and resistance, and learn how to plan, implement and sustain change while supporting people and maintaining performance.

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO

Participants will learn how to:
– Identify the internal and external drivers of organisational change
– Understand different types and levels of change within organisations
– Apply recognised change management models and frameworks
– Plan and structure a change initiative effectively
– Communicate the purpose and impact of change clearly
– Identify and engage key stakeholders
– Understand why employees may resist change
– Manage resistance, uncertainty and disruption
– Support individuals and teams through periods of transition
– Build resilience and engagement during change
– Monitor the progress and effectiveness of change initiatives
– Evaluate outcomes and identify lessons learned
– Sustain change and embed new ways of working
– Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

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Ideal for:
– Managers and team leaders responsible for implementing or supporting organisational change
– Department heads leading teams through transition, restructuring or new ways of working
– Project and operations managers involved in change initiatives
– HR and People professionals supporting employee engagement and organisational transformation
– Professionals managing the introduction of new systems, technologies or processes
– Managers looking to improve how they handle resistance, uncertainty and stakeholder expectations
– Aspiring managers preparing for broader leadership responsibilities
– Professionals seeking practical tools to build resilient and adaptable teams.

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the course.

Tutors

  • James Edleston
    James Edleston

    James is an experienced trainer, programme designer and facilitator, who has been working across multiple sectors for more than 20 years. James holds a
    BSc in Development Studies and a MSc in Education from the University of London (UCL Institute of Education). He designs impactful learning experiences and leads programmes that strengthen leadership presence and skills, enhance communication, build organisational culture and leverage cultural diversity. As a systems thinking practitioner, James brings a systemic perspective to leadership and organizational development. He designs transformative learning experiences that help participants navigate complexity, recognize interconnections within systems, and build and strengthen diverse relationships that bring new perspectives to addressing business challenges and driving sustainable performance and change. Some of the clients that James has worked with include UNDP, British Council, BCG, HSBC, London
    School of Economics and public/private consortia across Europe and South Asia. James has presented and delivered events on innovation in learning at international forums, including the World Education Forum, UN Alliance of Civilizations and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (GHOGM). He was also a visiting lecturer at the Institute of Education in London. James also leads teams to develop systems-informed research to deepen understanding of interdisciplinary, cross-team and intercultural collaboration.

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