Change Leadership in Projects Training Course: Guiding stakeholders and teams through organizational and project-induced changes

Introduction

Navigate the complexities of organizational shifts with our "Change Leadership in Projects" training course. In today's dynamic business landscape, every project inherently involves change, and successful project delivery increasingly hinges on effective change leadership. This intensive 10-day program equips project managers and leaders with the essential strategies and psychological insights to guide stakeholders and teams through both project-induced and broader organizational transformations. Learn to anticipate resistance, build buy-in, communicate compelling visions, and foster adoption, ensuring your projects not only deliver technical solutions but also achieve lasting behavioral and organizational change. Lead change with confidence and unlock sustainable project success.

Duration

10 Days

Target Audience

This course is essential for project managers, program managers, PMO leaders, change managers, functional managers, and any leader responsible for guiding teams and stakeholders through significant organizational or project-induced changes. It is particularly beneficial for those who:

  • Lead projects that inherently involve new processes, systems, or cultural shifts.
  • Frequently encounter resistance to change from stakeholders or team members.
  • Need to build strong buy-in and commitment for project outcomes.
  • Are responsible for ensuring successful adoption of new solutions.
  • Aspire to become more effective and influential change leaders within their organizations.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the "Change Leadership in Projects" training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of change management and its critical intersection with project management.
  • Identify the various types of change, stages of change, and common reasons for resistance to change in projects.
  • Develop a compelling change vision and communicate it effectively to diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Master key change leadership strategies and models (e.g., Kotter, ADKAR) for project implementation.
  • Conduct comprehensive stakeholder analysis and develop targeted engagement plans for change initiatives.
  • Design and implement effective communication strategies that build awareness, understanding, and commitment to change.
  • Lead and support project teams through the emotional and practical aspects of change.
  • Develop robust strategies for managing resistance, mitigating risks, and sustaining change over time.
  • Measure the effectiveness of change initiatives and ensure successful adoption of project outcomes.
  • Formulate a personalized action plan for leading change more effectively in their future projects and organizational contexts.

Course Modules

Module 1: The Imperative of Change Leadership in Projects

  • Defining change leadership vs. change management.
  • The reality: All projects are change initiatives.
  • Why projects fail when change is not managed effectively.
  • The Project Manager's evolving role as a change leader.
  • Case studies of successful and challenging change projects.

Module 2: Understanding the Dynamics of Change

  • Types of change: Developmental, Transitional, Transformational.
  • Individual responses to change: The Change Curve (Kubler-Ross).
  • Common reasons for resistance to change: Fear, lack of information, loss of control, past failures.
  • Diagnosing organizational readiness for change.
  • The neuroscience of change: How the brain reacts to new situations.

Module 3: Crafting a Compelling Change Vision and Strategy

  • Articulating the "Why": The business case for change.
  • Developing a clear, inspiring, and actionable change vision.
  • Aligning the change vision with organizational strategy and values.
  • Defining the desired future state and desired behaviors.
  • The role of storytelling in communicating the change vision.

Module 4: Key Change Management Models and Frameworks

  • Kotter's 8-Step Change Model: Creating urgency, building a guiding coalition, empowering action.
  • ADKAR Model (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement): Focusing on individual change.
  • Lewin's Change Management Model: Unfreeze, Change, Refreeze.
  • Applying these models specifically to project-induced changes.
  • Selecting the appropriate model for your project's context.

Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Sponsorship for Change

  • Advanced stakeholder analysis: Identifying champions, resistors, and influencers.
  • Developing targeted engagement plans for different stakeholder groups.
  • The critical role of effective project sponsors in leading change.
  • Building a guiding coalition and leveraging their influence.
  • Strategies for engaging and empowering project teams as change agents.

Module 6: Communication Strategies for Change Adoption

  • Designing a comprehensive change communication plan.
  • Key messages for different stages of change and different audiences.
  • Choosing appropriate communication channels: Town halls, emails, workshops, one-on-ones.
  • Overcoming communication barriers and managing misinformation.
  • The importance of two-way communication and active listening.

Module 7: Managing Resistance to Change

  • Identifying the root causes of resistance in your project context.
  • Strategies for anticipating and proactively addressing resistance.
  • Empathy and active listening: Understanding the concerns of resistors.
  • Techniques for involving resistors in the change process.
  • The role of coaching and support in overcoming resistance.

Module 8: Empowering Teams and Building Capability

  • Supporting project teams through the emotional journey of change.
  • Providing the necessary training and skill development for new ways of working.
  • Empowering team members to lead change within their spheres of influence.
  • Celebrating small wins and milestones to build momentum.
  • Fostering a continuous learning and adaptive mindset.

Module 9: Sustaining Change and Measuring Success

  • Reinforcing new behaviors and processes post-project implementation.
  • Creating feedback loops to monitor change adoption and identify unintended consequences.
  • Establishing metrics to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives (e.g., adoption rates, usage, ROI).
  • Integrating change into performance management and recognition systems.
  • Developing a long-term strategy for embedding change into organizational culture.

Module 10: Personal Leadership for Driving Change

  • The qualities of an effective change leader: Resilience, vision, empathy, courage.
  • Managing your own emotions and stress during periods of significant change.
  • Building your personal influence and persuasion skills.
  • Creating a personal brand as a change champion.
  • Developing a personalized action plan for leading change more effectively in your projects.

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

 

 

Change Leadership In Projects Training Course: guiding Stakeholders And Teams Through Organizational And Project-induced Changes in Nigeria
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