Change Management Training

Overview | Change Management Training Courses

Change management training is a course that gives leaders a proven roadmap to guide their teams through uncertainty. Research from McKinsey shows that around 70% of change initiatives fail to meet their goals, and the reason for employee resistance is almost always the same. This course is designed to address that human challenge directly.

It works hand in hand with management training, giving managers the wider leadership skills they need alongside the tools to handle change effectively.

You will learn to manage two distinct things: the logistical ‘Change’ itself, and the psychological ‘Transition’ your people go through. This dual focus is the key to turning resistance into acceptance.

The training is essential for managers leading their teams through a transition, project managers rolling out new systems, and HR leaders responsible for supporting the organisation. As a specialist in this area, MTD Training is a provider of change management training that equips you with the practical skills to lead with confidence.

Course Content

Here is an example of an in-house, customised course we can run for you. We can deliver this course exactly as it is below, or we can tweak it to suit your requirements.

Building Change Management Foundations

• Define the role and responsibilities in managing change effectively.
• Recognise the core principles of change management.
• Explore how attitudes and behaviours impact change.
• Assess team needs during periods of transition.

Effective Communication in Change

• Develop skills for communicating change with confidence and clarity.
• Learn strategies to manage emotions and reduce resistance.
• Ensure consistent, clear messaging throughout the change process.

Engaging Teams Through Change

• Build skills to inspire and motivate teams during transitions.
• Encourage a culture of adaptability and resilience.
• Set and monitor goals that align with change objectives.

Coaching for Adaptability

• Explore coaching techniques to support team members during change.
• Guide individuals through personal change challenges.
• Practice active listening and open-ended questioning.

Building Resilience and Flexibility

• Develop strategies to manage stress and stay focused.
• Understand resilience-building techniques.
• Help teams adapt and stay engaged during transitions.

Key Features

Change Management Training

Learn the latest techniques and strategies to manage organisational change. All delivered in an engaging way that is easy to understand and implement by top trainers.

Embed The Learning

Learning change management principles is one thing, but applying them is another! Our courses include methods to help you embed these skills in your work.

Certification

All our solutions are assured by the Institute of Leadership and Management and are CPD certified, ensuring the change management training you receive is of the highest quality.

What Learners Say

Our learners share that the change management skills they gain help them manage organisational transitions more effectively. Please check out our independent Feefo reviews to see for yourself.

On-Going Support

All learners will receive 3 months access to our sister company Skillshub’s eLearning platform. They also benefit from ongoing email and phone support.

Similar Learners

Our courses are ideal if you’re new to change management or looking to enhance your skills. Many learners have similar goals, creating a supportive group dynamic.

FAQs about Change Management Training

What Is Change Management Training?

Change management training is a course that teaches leaders how to manage the ‘people side’ of organisational change effectively.

It provides the skills and structured models needed to guide a team from a place of initial resistance and uncertainty to a state of acceptance and commitment to the new way of working. These capabilities are often developed further in managerial training, where managers learn how to lead teams through disruption while keeping performance steady.

A key part of the course is learning the critical difference between the ‘Change’, which is the external event like a new policy, and the ‘Transition’, which is the internal psychological process people go through to adapt. The training gives you practical tools to manage both.

As a specialist, MTD Training is a provider of change management training that focuses on giving you a repeatable process for any change initiative you will face. The aim is to equip you to lead in a way that minimises disruption, maintains morale, and makes certain the change delivers its intended business results.

What Does The Training Cover?

The training provides you with a dual toolkit: a high-level roadmap to structure the overall project, and a diagnostic tool to help you manage individual employee responses.

Alongside these frameworks, many organisations also see value in influencing skills training, since leading change successfully often depends on persuading stakeholders and building consensus.

• A Step-by-Step Plan for the Project: For the big picture, you will learn how to apply Kotter’s 8-Step Process. This gives you an overarching framework for managing the entire change initiative, from creating a sense of urgency at the start all the way through to anchoring the new ways of working into your company culture. It provides a clear, logical sequence for you to follow.
• A Toolkit for Managing Resistance: For the crucial ‘people side’ of the change, the course teaches you how to use the Prosci ADKAR model. This is a powerful tool for understanding and managing resistance because it helps you pinpoint exactly why an individual is struggling.

  You’ll learn what ADKAR stands for (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement) and how to identify which of these five elements is missing for a particular team member.

• Putting Theory into Practice: MTD Training delivers in-person workshops for change management training, and we focus on the soft skills and most popular models, giving you a chance to discuss and apply these frameworks to your own real-world challenges.

What Are The Key Benefits?

The key benefits of change management training are a higher success rate for your projects, faster adoption of new initiatives, and better employee retention during difficult times.

The biggest benefit is simply making sure your project succeeds. Research from Prosci shows that initiatives with excellent change management are six times more likely to meet or exceed their objectives. These outcomes also overlap with the aims of a leadership training course, where managers are equipped to guide people through uncertainty and maintain focus on results.

All change comes with a temporary dip in productivity as people adjust. This training gives you the tools to shorten that dip by accelerating employee buy-in and reducing the time lost to confusion and resistance. This means you get to your desired results faster.

Finally, uncertainty is a major reason why good employees start looking for other jobs. By learning how to communicate effectively and support your team through the transition, you build trust and a sense of stability. This is critical for keeping your top talent when you need them most.

Who Is This Training For?

This course is built for people in a few different situations.

• For Managers and Team Leaders: It is for the frontline manager or team leader who is on the ground, dealing with the day-to-day questions, fears, and frustrations of their team. The course gives you a practical toolkit for these tough but important conversations.
• For Project Managers: It is also for the project leader. You might be an expert on the technical side of the change, like a new software rollout, but need the skills to manage the human element. This training provides the skills to handle the people-related challenges that are the most common reason projects fail.
• For HR and Senior Leaders: Finally, the training is for the senior leader or HR professional responsible for the overall success of the change. It provides the frameworks to ensure a consistent, best-practice approach is used across the entire organisation, so that all your leaders are speaking the same language.

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