Learn how to smoothly manage teams through change in your organization. This change management training program teaches managers and supervisors the best ways to understand reactions to change, lead their teams through new situations, and make sure every change leads to positive outcomes.
Course Overview
Understanding Change and Its Impact
- Introduction to change in the workplace: What it is and why it happens.
- How to effectively lead teams through transitions while maintaining morale and productivity.
Pathways to Effective Change
- Identifying different pathways to implement change within an organization.
- Strategies for communicating, leading by example, and supporting employees through change.
Influencing Others During Times of Change
- Techniques for effectively communicating about changes.
- Building consensus and support among team members.
Change Management Roles and Responsibilities
- Overview of key roles involved in managing change, including responsibilities.
- A manager’s role as a leader, communicator, mentor, and advocate during times of change.
Leading the Charge: The Manager’s Role
- How managers can successfully lead their teams through periods of transition.
- Skills needed to navigate resistance, maintain productivity, and ensure employees remain adaptable within your organization.
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Who Should Register for this Change Management Course
New Managers and Supervisors
Ideal for those who have recently stepped into managerial roles, this course will provide individuals and teams with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage change, helping them understand their critical role in guiding their teams through transitions smoothly and confidently.
Managers and Supervisors Facing Challenges with Change
For experienced managers confronting significant organizational changes such as mergers or major shifts in strategic direction, this training offers advanced strategies on steering their teams positively through uncertainty.
Organizations Going Through Transition
Organizations in transition benefit from change management training as it arms leaders with strategies to guide teams through uncertainty. Training can help prepare leaders to reduce resistance, communicate effectively, and implement change consistently across the organization.
Key Learning Outcomes
Navigating Perceptions of Change
Attendees will learn how to identify and influence perceptions of change within their teams, ensuring a more positive reception and successful implementation.
Positive Influence
This course equips leaders with techniques in influencing others, giving them the ability to gain buy-in, limit resistance, and overcome obstacles to effective change.
Clarity on Roles and Responsibilities
Managers will learn their specific roles and responsibilities within the context of change management, allowing them to lead more effectively.
Leadership Through Transition
Attendees will develop skills to lead their teams through change, building resilience, adaptability, and maintaining morale during transition.
Delivery Methods
We work with organizations to create a customized training solution, and we deliver the courses nationwide in a variety of formats. Our training program can be delivered in-person or virtually depending on your company’s needs. Training sessions can be delivered in half-day, full-day, or one-day workshop formats.
Prior to training, ERC performs an assessment of your organization’s needs to recommend the right structure and content. Modules can be customized based on the needs of your organization and training participants.
Traditional Classroom Format
Our traditional classroom format can be delivered at your organization, a facility of your choice, or at ERC’s Training Center. This format is best suited for small groups with no more than 25 people per class.
Virtual Format
Our virtual format is delivered live and can accommodate larger groups.
Led by Experienced Trainers
While some supervisory training programs are led by trainers who have never been in a supervisory role, ERC’s trainers bring decades of on-the-job supervisory, management, and leadership experience.
Our trainers pride themselves on being able to connect with today’s supervisors and frontline managers on the challenges and opportunities of the job.
Tom Ault
Chris Powers
Nada Djordevich
Damon Lindor
Frequently Asked Questions
Change within an organization can impact both the company culture and employee engagement. It can lead to disruption, which if not managed properly, can result in a lack of motivation among employees. This can stem from a lack of preparation for the change, leaving staff feeling uncertain about their future roles and how they fit into the new direction of the company. Properly preparing for change is important to maintaining a positive work environment and keeping employees motivated during transitions.
Organizational transformation refers to comprehensive changes aimed at driving improvement across the entire organization. They often coincide with a shift in culture, processes, and strategies aimed at achieving long-term goals and continuous improvement.
Managers and supervisors can prepare for change or transformation by learning the skills needed to navigate a team or organization through change: communication, planning, adaptability, leadership, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, resilience, and more.
ERC’s Change Management training is aimed at preparing managers and supervisors for change within their organizations, whether it’s a small change that will cause minimal disruption or a major organizational transformation.
