Organisational culture wellbeing program:

Managing change

Change is an inevitable part of life, but not always easy. Sometimes leaders need to support their staff through changes imposed upon them by external forces. Other times, leaders want to introduce something new to prepare their staff and organisation proactively for the future. The quicker staff can accept and assimilate change, the better for individuals and the organisation.

As organisational psychologists – registered professionals with expertise in people at work – Kaya have deep knowledge across human functioning*, change* and leadership*. Let us help you to make change easier for yourself and your team by giving you the tools to understand and effectively manage people change.

Who?

Those leading a team or organisation through a wellbeing (or other) change initiative

How long?

1/2 day

Delivery mode

In person or virtual

Prerequisite knowledge

None

Those attending will learn...

Why do people respond differently to change?

Why can there be such a negative response to change?

What mindsets can be adopted towards change?

What strategies can be used to change people's minds?

How can I recognise where my people are at in the change process?

How can leaders build trust with staff?

Those attending will have...

Explored multiple factors that influence response, including patterns of thinking, personality and identity.

Applied these factors to predict response of own team.

Reflected on own mindset towards change.

Considered physical and psychological responses to stress.

Understood the five key goals to managing people change.

Worked through a scenario applying these five goals.

Understood the role of trust in a leader during change.

Those attending will now be able to...

Have a thorough understanding of the psychological factors that influence response to change and be equipped with range of strategies to guide a team through organisational change effectively.

What makes our wellbeing programs different?

Our approach is based on science and evidence, incorporating our 20+ years of what works best in practice. However, every client is different. We tailor our approach to meet the needs of specific industries, organisations and teams. This balance between consistency and customisation provides cost-effective solutions.

*An infographic is available on this topic. Please contact your local Kaya representative for more information.