Developing People, Organisations and HR Strategy

Communication strategies, skills and tools to support change initiatives

• Personalising the change message and getting buyin for change
• Cascading the change vision and rationale throughout the organisation
• Achieving successful change through effective communication: moving from fear to commitment
• The role of leadership in the change process

Practical session: adopting an effective communication strategy

Facilitating or implementing change initiatives

• Developing the right skills set to drive culture change
• Supporting role transitions: defining roles and responsibilities
• Diagnosing potential barriers to change and how to address them
• Facilitating new ways of doing things
• Using learning and development as a strategic resource to engender organisational change

Equipping managers and other change agents to support people through periods of change

• Supporting line managers to lead cultural transformation: ensuring objectives are met
• Helping management anticipate and manage change
• Managing performance in times of change: from objective setting to career guidance
• Identifying individuals affected by the change
• Recognising and working with key players
• Creating change champions

Case study: examining how change can be introduced

Coaching, mentoring and learning in times of change

• Coaching through change - key dos and don'ts
• Consulting during change
• Understanding the importance of delegation and empowerment
• Aiming for long-term motivation
• Managing resistance and dealing with change sabotage

Action planning

• Your key actions to be implemented when returning to work

End of seminar