This comprehensive one-day course equips managers and leaders with the strategic frameworks and practical tools to plan and execute workplace change effectively. Participants will master environmental analysis, project planning techniques, established change models, and the critical human elements required to navigate organisational transformation successfully.
Is your team ready for change — or just reacting to it?
This one-day course gives managers the tools to lead transformation with confidence. You’ll learn how to spot what’s driving change, assess your organisation’s readiness, and apply proven models to plan every step — from vision to execution.
You’ll walk away with practical skills to map out change initiatives, anticipate resistance, and keep people engaged throughout the process.
It’s designed for real impact: whether you attend an open course, book a closed group session, or opt for one-to-one coaching, you’ll gain immediately usable frameworks.
And yes — it counts towards six CPD hours.
To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 Day9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Conduct a comprehensive PESTLE analysis to identify external drivers of change.
Perform an organisational SWOT analysis to assess internal readiness for transformation.
Apply Kotter's 8-Step and Lewin's 3-Stage models to structure the change journey.
Utilise Gantt charts and network planning to identify critical paths and dependencies.
Identify and balance human and financial factors when allocating change resources.
Design effective communication strategies that involve people at all levels.
Map stakeholders using power-interest grids to tailor engagement strategies.
Develop mechanisms to embed change and prevent regression to old habits.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 30 days, apply the PESTLE and SWOT framework to a current or upcoming change initiative.
Create a simple Gantt chart or network map for this initiative, identifying the Critical Path.
Develop a communication plan for one specific stakeholder group (persona) involved in the change.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for professionals who are responsible for leading or supporting change initiatives within their organisations. Whether you are stepping into a managerial role or looking to strengthen your ability to guide teams through transition, this programme provides the foundational knowledge and practical insight needed to plan change with confidence.
This course is ideal for:
Managers who are preparing to lead organisational change and need a structured approach to planning and implementation
Team leaders seeking to understand how change impacts their teams and how to support staff through transitions
Supervisors involved in change projects who want to contribute more effectively to planning and execution
Project coordinators tasked with managing change-related initiatives and requiring tools to map timelines and dependencies
HR professionals supporting organisational development who need to align people strategies with change objectives
Aspiring leaders looking to build their capability in change management as part of their career progression
No prior experience needed
This course is accessible to professionals at various stages of their careers — no prior formal training in change management is required. It is suitable for those new to leading change as well as experienced practitioners seeking to refresh and formalise their approach.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave with a clear understanding of how to analyse change contexts, structure transformation efforts, and engage people effectively throughout the process. You will gain practical tools and increased confidence to plan and support change initiatives that are well-organised, inclusive, and sustainable.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate for open public course
£449.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
