Change Management Models & Applications – 1 Day Training in Elizabeth, NJ

Duration
1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits)
• 8 Credits from the live training session
• 1 Credit from the Pre-Training Workbook (change readiness and stakeholder awareness)
• 1 Credit from the Post-Training Resource Pack (change application and action planning)

Mode
Instructor-Led Virtual Live Session / In-Person / Corporate In-House

Course Overview
Change Management Essentials is a practical program that helps professionals understand, plan, communicate and support organizational change. Participants explore change management models, stakeholder needs, employee responses, communication approaches and ways to address resistance.

The course uses workplace scenarios, discussions and practical activities to help participants apply change management concepts. The program concludes with a structured 30-Day Change Action Plan that participants can use to support a change initiative in their workplace.

Why Join This Course?
• Build a practical foundation in change management.
• Understand how organizational change affects people and processes.
• Learn approaches for communicating clearly during change.
• Identify stakeholder needs and support engagement.
• Address resistance in a constructive and professional way.
• Develop a practical plan for applying change management concepts.
• Receive a Skelora Certificate of Completion and 10 Executive Education Credits.

Learning Objectives
• Understand key change management concepts and commonly used models.
• Identify how change can affect people, teams and business processes.
• Apply structured approaches to planning and supporting change.
• Communicate clearly with employees and stakeholders during change.
• Recognize common sources of resistance and respond appropriately.
• Develop a practical change implementation action plan.

Pre-Course Support – 1 Credit
Participants complete a change readiness self-assessment, reflect on previous or current workplace changes, identify stakeholder considerations and note specific change-related challenges they would like to explore during the training.

Training Day Structure – 8 Modules
1. Introduction to Change Management
Understanding organizational change, common types of change, reasons for change and the effects of poorly managed transitions.

2. Change Management Models & Frameworks
Introduction to structured approaches such as ADKAR and Kotter's model, with practical examples of how these frameworks can be used in workplace situations.

3. The Psychology of Change
Exploring how people respond to change, common emotional reactions, uncertainty and resistance, and ways leaders can support employees through transitions.

4. Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement
Identifying stakeholders, understanding their interests and influence, assessing expectations and developing appropriate engagement approaches.

5. Communication During Change
Planning clear and consistent messages, communicating uncertainty, listening to concerns and maintaining professional relationships during transitions.

6. Managing Resistance to Change
Understanding why resistance occurs and using practical approaches to address concerns, encourage participation and support progress.

7. Leading Change Successfully
Exploring the role of leaders in supporting change, guiding teams, reinforcing new ways of working and maintaining focus during implementation.

8. Toolkit – Change Action Planning
Bringing the learning together through practical planning tools, priorities, communication considerations and a structured 30-Day Change Action Plan.

Post-Course Support – 1 Credit
Participants receive a Change Management Playbook containing communication templates, stakeholder tools and planning guides, along with a 30-Day Change Implementation Challenge and practical resources for workplace application.

Target Audience
• Managers and team leaders
• HR and organizational development professionals
• Project and operations professionals
• Change practitioners and consultants
• Professionals involved in organizational change initiatives

Certification & Credits
Participants receive a Skelora Certificate of Completion and 10 Executive Education Credits:
• 8 Credits – Live Training
• 1 Credit – Pre-Training Workbook
• 1 Credit – Post-Training Resource Pack

Trainer Profile
The program is delivered by experienced change management practitioners with knowledge of organizational change, leadership, communication and employee engagement. Trainers use practical workplace examples and activities to connect course concepts with day-to-day change situations.

Course Deliverables
• Change Readiness Self-Assessment
• Stakeholder Analysis Tools
• Change Communication Templates
• Resistance Management Approaches
• Change Planning Tools
• 30-Day Change Action Plan

Important Note
The pre-training workbook and post-training resource pack each carry 1 Executive Education Credit and form part of the 10-credit course structure.

Trainer
We aim to assign a qualified professional trainer based in or around the advertised training location. Final trainer details and professional profile will be shared with registered participants prior to the session.