Change Management & Adaptive Leadership - 1 Day Cours in Canberra

About This Event

• This is a one-day intensive training program conducted from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• The course is delivered through in-person classroom training. Virtual and in-house training options are also available upon request.
• The training is conducted in English.
• Participants will receive 8 PDUs / training hours upon successful completion of the course.
• All participants will receive a Course Completion Certificate.
• Complimentary lunch, tea, coffee, and refreshments will be provided.

Course Overview

Organisations frequently need to adapt to changing customer expectations, technology, workforce needs and business priorities. Effective change leadership requires more than implementing a new process—it involves understanding people, communicating clearly and helping teams navigate uncertainty. This course explores practical approaches to change management and adaptive leadership, helping participants understand how leaders can guide teams through transitions while maintaining engagement, accountability and performance.

Learning Objectives

• Explain key principles of change management and adaptive leadership.

• Identify different organisational and people-related responses to change.

• Apply practical approaches for leading teams through transition.

• Communicate change initiatives clearly and constructively.

• Address resistance while maintaining employee engagement.

• Make informed decisions in uncertain and changing environments.

• Support sustainable change and continuous organisational adaptability.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• New and experienced managers

• Team leaders and supervisors

• Department heads and business unit leaders

• Project and change professionals

• HR and People & Culture professionals

• Professionals responsible for implementing workplace change

• Emerging leaders preparing to lead teams through transition

Organisations can request an in-house session tailored to their workplace context, current change initiatives, leadership responsibilities and team development requirements.

This course is also available across multiple cities in Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, and other major cities.

For any questions or assistance, please contact us at info@strivewisdom.com

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Course Modules 

Module 1: Foundations of Change Management

• Understand the nature, drivers and stages of organisational change.

• Explore how change can affect teams, roles, processes and workplace culture.

• Recognise the responsibilities of leaders during periods of organisational transition.

• Icebreaker

Module 2: Understanding Adaptive Leadership

• Explore the principles and characteristics of adaptive leadership.

• Distinguish between technical challenges and adaptive challenges.

• Develop leadership approaches that respond effectively to changing circumstances.

• Group Discussion

Module 3: Leading People Through Change

• Identify common employee responses to organisational change.

• Explore approaches for building trust, involvement and psychological readiness.

• Support employees while maintaining clarity around expectations and responsibilities.

• Role Play

Module 4: Communication During Organisational Change

• Develop clear and consistent communication strategies during transition.

• Address uncertainty, questions and concerns through transparent communication.

• Adapt communication approaches for different stakeholders and team needs.

• Workshop Exercise

Module 5: Managing Resistance and Building Engagement

• Understand common sources and forms of resistance to change.

• Explore constructive ways to respond to concerns and differing perspectives.

• Strengthen employee involvement and commitment throughout the change process.

• Case Study

Module 6: Decision-Making and Resilience During Change

• Apply structured decision-making approaches in uncertain situations.

• Develop leadership resilience when priorities, resources or circumstances shift.

• Balance short-term operational needs with longer-term organisational objectives.

• Simulation

Module 7: Sustaining Change and Building Adaptability

• Explore methods for embedding new behaviours, processes and ways of working.

• Identify measures that can help leaders monitor progress and reinforce change.

• Build a culture that encourages learning, flexibility and continuous improvement.

• Hands On Activity