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Day 1 – Understanding Strategic Change
The Context for Change
- Explore the internal and external drivers of change using tools such as PESTLE and SWOT
- Understand opportunities, threats, and the need for strategic adaptation
Strategic Leadership in Change
- Define strategic leadership and differentiate it from operational management
- Discuss the leader’s role in times of uncertainty and transformation
Change Models and Frameworks
- Introduce and critically evaluate change models including Lewin’s 3-Step Model, Kotter’s 8 Steps, McKinsey 7S, and ADKAR. Match models to organisational needs
Organisational Readiness & Culture
- Assess readiness for change and examine the influence of organisational culture, power dynamics, and politics on change outcomes
Day 2 – Leading People Through Change
Communicating Change
- Develop strategic communication plans
- Explore techniques for clarity, trust-building, and stakeholder engagement through compelling narratives
Overcoming Resistance
- Identify common sources of resistance
- Learn strategies to manage and reduce resistance through empathy, coaching, and involvement
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- Explore emotional intelligence as a leadership tool
- Practice self-awareness, empathy, and resilience to support others during change
Strategic Change Plan – Group Activity
- Apply change models and leadership strategies to a case study or real-life situation
- Design a strategic change leadership plan collaboratively
Presentation of Group Plans & Feedback
- Share plans with peers
- Receive facilitator and group feedback
- Reflect on strengths and development areas