Course Details

Training on Leadership and Change Management Course

INTRODUCTION

Training on Leadership and Change Management equips participants with essential skills to lead teams and organizations through change while maintaining productivity, morale, and engagement. This course covers leadership strategies, the change management process, and the tools needed to manage resistance and ensure successful outcomes.

In today's fast-paced, ever-evolving business environment, effective leadership is critical in navigating through periods of change. Organizations must be agile and ready to adapt to new challenges, technologies, and market demands. This course aims to provide participants with practical leadership skills and a deep understanding of change management principles.

Participants will learn how to lead teams with confidence, communicate effectively during transitions, and implement change strategies that align with organizational goals. They will explore different leadership styles, the psychology of change, and methods for engaging and supporting employees through the change process.

DURATION

5 days

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the training, participants will:

1. Understand core leadership principles and different leadership styles and how to apply them in various contexts.
2. Learn the change management process, including planning, implementing, and monitoring change initiatives.
3. Develop skills to manage resistance to change and foster a positive environment for change within teams and organizations.
4. Master communication strategies that inspire trust and motivate employees during times of change.
5. Gain practical tools and frameworks for managing both small-scale and large-scale organizational changes.
6. Understand the human side of change, including emotional responses and how to support team members.
7. Lead with resilience and foster a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement in the face of evolving challenges.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Leadership

• Defining leadership: What makes an effective leader?
• Leadership vs. management: Key differences
• Leadership theories and models (e.g., transformational, transactional, servant leadership)
• Assessing your own leadership style

Module 2: Leadership Styles and Their Impact

• Understanding different leadership styles (autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, etc.)
• Situational leadership: Adapting leadership style to the context
• Leadership self-assessment: Identifying strengths and areas for development
• Case studies: Leadership styles in action

Module 3: Introduction to Change Management

• What is change management?
• Types of organizational change (strategic, structural, cultural, and process changes)
• The change management lifecycle: Planning, execution, and review
• Common challenges in managing change

Module 4: The Psychology of Change

• Understanding how people react to change (Kubler-Ross Change Curve, ADKAR Model)
• Emotional intelligence and its role in change management
• Managing employee emotions and reactions to change
• Techniques for building trust and emotional resilience in teams

Module 5: Strategic Leadership for Change

• Aligning leadership with organizational vision and change initiatives
• Leading teams through uncertainty and ambiguity
• Decision-making and problem-solving during change
• Building a change-ready organization: Creating an adaptive culture

Module 6: Communicating Change Effectively

• The role of communication in successful change management
• Strategies for clear, transparent communication throughout the change process
• Handling difficult conversations and managing rumors
• Communication tools for change leaders (meetings, town halls, digital platforms)

Module 7: Overcoming Resistance to Change

• Identifying sources of resistance: Individual, group, and organizational levels
• Tactics for minimizing and addressing resistance
• Engaging employees as active participants in the change process
• Case studies: Successful resistance management

Module 8: Leading Organizational Transformation

• Large-scale organizational change: Restructuring, mergers, and digital transformation
• Leading innovation and driving cultural change
• Case studies: Organizational transformation in action
• Creating sustainability for long-term change

Module 9: Tools and Frameworks for Change Management

• Change management models: Kotter’s 8-Step Process, Lewin’s Change Management Model, and ADKAR
• Practical tools for implementing change (project planning, risk management, feedback loops)
• Monitoring and evaluating change progress
• Using data and metrics to measure the success of change initiatives

Module 10: Developing a Change Leadership Plan

• Building a personal action plan for leading change
• Coaching and mentoring others through change
• Leading change in teams: Practical exercises and role-playing
• Wrap-up: Key takeaways and future leadership development

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com