Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course HRT-069
Change Management for HR
Organizations are constantly adapting to changing business environments, technologies, and workforce expectations. The outline covers Foundations of Change Management and the HR Role, Planning and Preparing for Successfu...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
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- 8Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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Introduction
Course overview
Organizations are constantly adapting to changing business environments, technologies, and workforce expectations. HR professionals play a critical role in ensuring successful change implementation by supporting employees, managing resistance, and fostering engagement. This course provides practical tools and strategies for planning, communicating, and leading organizational change while maximizing employee commitment and organizational performance.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the principles and frameworks of organizational change management
- Define HR's strategic role in leading and supporting change initiatives
- Develop structured change management plans and stakeholder strategies
- Communicate change effectively to different audiences
- Manage resistance and build employee readiness for change
- Enhance workforce capability and engagement during transformation initiatives
- Develop sustainable approaches for successful organizational change
Who should attend
Target audience
- HR managers and professionals
- Organizational development specialists
- Learning and development professionals
- Change management practitioners
- Talent management specialists
- Business partners and department managers
- Leaders involved in transformation initiatives
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course combines presentations, case studies, practical exercises, group discussions, role plays, change simulations, stakeholder analysis workshops, and action-planning activities to ensure practical application of change management principles.
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
Foundations of Change Management and the HR Role
- Understanding the impact of organizational change on people and performance
- Exploring key principles and models of change management
- Examining the strategic partnership between HR and business leaders during transformation
- Understanding HR's roles in designing, communicating, and supporting change initiatives
- Coffee break
- Understanding HR's roles in designing, communicating, and supporting change initiatives (continued)
- Applying human-centered approaches to organizational transformation
- Evaluating the people-related implications of change programs
Day 2
Planning and Preparing for Successful Change
- Designing structured and effective change management initiatives
- Building executive sponsorship and organizational support for change efforts
- Coffee break
- Identifying key stakeholders and developing engagement strategies
- Establishing effective change management teams and governance structures
- Assessing organizational readiness and change preparedness
- Identifying and addressing barriers that may impact successful implementation
Day 3
Strategic Communication During Change
- Understanding the importance of communication in successful change initiatives
- Developing clear and compelling change messages
- Building communication plans aligned with organizational objectives
- Coffee break
- Building communication plans aligned with organizational objectives (continued)
- Understanding audience needs, concerns, and expectations
- Selecting appropriate communication channels and delivery methods
- Using emotional intelligence and engagement techniques to strengthen communication effectiveness
Day 4
Managing Resistance and Developing Capabilities
- Understanding employee reactions and responses to organizational change
- Applying coaching approaches to support employees through transitions
- Identifying and addressing resistance to change effectively
- Assessing capability gaps and identifying development requirements
- Coffee break
- Assessing capability gaps and identifying development requirements (continued)
- Designing learning and development plans to support change initiatives
- Building employee confidence, adaptability, and growth-oriented mindsets
Day 5
Sustaining Engagement and Embedding Change
- Understanding the role of employee engagement in successful change outcomes
- Strengthening team collaboration, resilience, and commitment during periods of transition
- Applying reinforcement strategies to sustain desired behaviors and performance
- Addressing ethical considerations and challenges associated with organizational change
- Coffee break
- Addressing ethical considerations and challenges associated with organizational change (continued)
- Measuring the effectiveness and impact of change initiatives
- Final workshop: Developing and presenting a comprehensive HR-led change management plan
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Change Management for HR (HRT-069) cover?
This course covers Human Resources and Training 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 11 - 15 January 2027. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
HR managers and professionals, Organizational development specialists, Learning and development professionals
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, Paris, Frankfurt, 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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