In today's fast-paced, agile-driven environments, traditional change management approaches can often be too slow and rigid. Lean Change Management offers a dynamic, iterative, and human-centered approach to organizational transformation, enabling businesses to adapt quickly and effectively to continuous disruption. This comprehensive training course is meticulously designed to equip leaders and change practitioners with the strategic foresight and practical tools needed to implement change initiatives with agility, minimize waste, and maximize value delivery in a rapidly evolving landscape.

This intensive five-day program moves beyond theoretical concepts, offering a hands-on blueprint for orchestrating continuous transformation through experimentation and feedback. Participants will learn how to diagnose change needs, craft compelling hypotheses, and leverage short, iterative cycles to build buy-in and accelerate adoption. By the end of this course, you will possess the strategic insights and practical tools to lead change initiatives that not only achieve business objectives but also cultivate a highly engaged, adaptable, and resilient workforce, prepared to thrive in any future scenario.

Duration: 5 days

Target Audience:

• Change Management Professionals
• Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
• Project Managers and Program Managers
• Team Leaders and Supervisors
• Organizational Development Specialists
• Human Resources Business Partners
• Business Analysts
• Product Owners
• Consultants specializing in organizational change
• Anyone involved in agile or lean transformations

Objectives:

• Understand the core principles of Lean Change Management.
• Develop a strategic framework for applying lean thinking to change initiatives.
• Master techniques for diagnosing change needs and formulating hypotheses.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous experimentation and learning.
• Enhance communication and collaboration skills in lean change environments.
• Learn to identify and address resistance to change with iterative approaches.
• Build resilient individuals and teams capable of thriving amidst continuous change.
• Measure the impact and sustainability of lean change initiatives.
• Create a personalized action plan for implementing lean change in your organization.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Foundations of Lean Change Management

• Understanding the principles of Lean and Agile
• The difference between traditional and Lean Change Management
• The Lean Change Management Cycle: Insights, Options, Experiments
• The value proposition of iterative and adaptive change
• Case studies of organizations applying lean change successfully

Module 2: Diagnosing Change Needs & Hypotheses Formulation

• Tools for assessing the current state and identifying pain points
• Techniques for gathering qualitative and quantitative insights
• Formulating clear, testable change hypotheses
• Defining desired outcomes and success metrics
• The importance of a "why" behind every change experiment

Module 3: Designing Change Experiments

• Principles of small, iterative experiments for change
• How to design a Minimum Viable Change (MVC)
• Identifying assumptions and risks in experiments
• Creating a feedback loop for rapid learning
• The role of continuous improvement in change

Module 4: Agile Communication for Lean Change

• Crafting clear, concise, and compelling messages for experiments
• Communicating the purpose and expected outcomes of change
• Leveraging visual management (e.g., Kanban boards) for transparency
• Facilitating effective feedback sessions and retrospectives
• Empowering teams to communicate their own change journey

Module 5: Engaging Stakeholders in Lean Change

• Identifying key stakeholders and their role in experiments
• Strategies for building buy-in through involvement and co-creation
• Managing expectations in an iterative change process
• Addressing resistance by involving individuals in solutions
• Fostering a culture of shared ownership and accountability

Module 6: Measuring & Adapting Lean Change

• Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for change experiments
• Collecting and analyzing data from experiments
• Interpreting results and deciding to pivot, persevere, or stop
• The importance of continuous adaptation and learning from failure
• Creating a system for tracking and reporting on change progress

Module 7: Scaling Lean Change & Personal Development

• Strategies for applying lean change across larger initiatives
• Building a network of change agents and coaches
• Integrating lean change with existing organizational processes
• Self-assessment of your lean change leadership style
• Developing a personal action plan for continuous growth in lean change

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.