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Introduction
Course overview
Most digital transformations struggle not because of technology but because of people, culture and organisational resistance. Effective change management is essential to realise digital investments.
This Aractech course covers change management models applied to digital initiatives, stakeholder analysis, leadership sponsorship, communication, training and adoption, resistance management, culture and measuring adoption. Participants develop a change plan for a digital project.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Apply change management models to digital initiatives
- Analyse stakeholders and change impacts
- Secure sponsorship and leadership engagement
- Plan communication and training for adoption
- Manage resistance constructively
- Measure adoption and sustain change
Who should attend
Target audience
- Change managers
- Digital transformation leaders
- Project and programme managers
- HR and OD professionals
- IT managers
- Business leaders
Methodology
Learning approach
- Model presentations
- Change planning workshops
- Case studies
- Role plays
- Action planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Digital Change
- Why transformations fail
- Change models
- Digital specifics
- Coffee break
- Digital specifics (continued)
- Change readiness
- Exercise: Readiness assessment
Day 2
Stakeholders and Impacts
- Stakeholder analysis
- Change impact assessment
- Sponsorship
- Coffee break
- Sponsorship (continued)
- Change networks
- Workshop: Impact assessment
Day 3
Communication and Training
- Communication planning
- Messages
- Training design
- Coffee break
- Training design (continued)
- Digital adoption tools
- Exercise: Communication plan
Day 4
Resistance and Culture
- Sources of resistance
- Engaging resistors
- Culture change
- Coffee break
- Culture change (continued)
- Leadership behaviours
- Role play: Resistance conversation
Day 5
Adoption and Sustainment
- Adoption metrics
- Reinforcement
- Benefits realisation
- Coffee break
- Benefits realisation (continued)
- Lessons learned
- Capstone: Change management plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Change Management for Digital Transformation (DIT-038) cover?
This course covers Digital Innovation and Transformation through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Change managers, Digital transformation leaders, Project and programme managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Rome, Munich, Vienna.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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