In today's rapidly evolving global economy, successfully navigating large-scale transformations is paramount for organizational resilience and sustained competitive advantage. Enterprise Change Management Frameworks provide the structured methodologies and strategic guidance necessary to orchestrate complex initiatives across an entire organization, ensuring alignment, mitigating risks, and accelerating adoption. This comprehensive training course is meticulously designed to equip executives and change leaders with the expertise to select, adapt, and implement robust frameworks that drive measurable value and foster a culture of continuous adaptation.

This intensive five-day program moves beyond theoretical concepts to offer a practical, hands-on blueprint for designing and deploying enterprise-wide change strategies. Participants will gain deep insights into leading methodologies, from their foundational principles to their application in real-world scenarios, learning how to build buy-in, manage stakeholder expectations, and measure the impact of transformation. By the end of this course, you will possess the strategic foresight and practical tools to architect and lead successful large-scale change initiatives, positioning your organization for enduring success in a dynamic future.

Duration: 5 days

Target Audience:

• Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
• Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs)
• Heads of Enterprise Change Management
• Senior Project and Program Managers
• Organizational Development Leaders
• Business Transformation Executives
• Portfolio Managers
• Management Consultants
• HR Business Partners
• Anyone responsible for driving large-scale organizational change

Objectives:

• Understand the strategic imperative of enterprise change management frameworks.
• Differentiate between leading change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter, Prosci).
• Develop a framework for selecting and customizing an appropriate enterprise framework.
• Master techniques for diagnosing organizational readiness for large-scale change.
• Enhance communication and stakeholder engagement skills across complex organizations.
• Learn to integrate change management with project management and strategic planning.
• Build resilient organizational structures capable of sustaining continuous change.
• Identify and mitigate systemic risks associated with enterprise transformations.
• Create a personalized action plan for implementing an enterprise change framework.

Course Modules:

Module 1: The Strategic Imperative of Enterprise Change

• Understanding the complexities of large-scale organizational change
• The business case for a structured enterprise change approach
• The role of leadership in driving enterprise-wide transformations
• Identifying common pitfalls in large-scale change initiatives
• The link between effective change and sustained competitive advantage

Module 2: Overview of Leading Change Management Frameworks

• In-depth exploration of John Kotter's 8-Step Process for Leading Change
• Understanding Prosci's ADKAR Model for individual change
• The principles of Kurt Lewin's Change Management Model
• Introduction to the McKinsey 7S Framework for organizational alignment
• Comparing and contrasting different frameworks for applicability

Module 3: Framework Selection and Customization

• Criteria for evaluating and selecting the right framework for your organization
• Adapting chosen frameworks to specific organizational contexts and cultures
• Integrating elements from multiple frameworks for a hybrid approach
• The importance of flexibility and iteration in framework application
• Building internal capabilities to manage and evolve the framework

Module 4: Planning and Designing Enterprise Change Initiatives

• Developing a comprehensive change strategy aligned with business objectives
• Conducting a thorough organizational readiness assessment
• Creating a detailed change roadmap and implementation plan
• Defining clear roles, responsibilities, and governance for enterprise change
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring success

Module 5: Leading and Communicating at Scale

• Strategies for engaging and influencing diverse stakeholder groups across the enterprise
• Crafting a compelling and consistent change narrative
• Mastering multi-channel communication for broad reach and impact
• Building a network of change champions and advocates at all levels
• Techniques for managing resistance and fostering buy-in across a large organization

Module 6: Integrating Change with Project and Program Management

• The symbiotic relationship between change management and project management
• Embedding change activities into project lifecycles
• Aligning change management with portfolio and program management offices (PMOs)
• Ensuring seamless coordination between technical and people-centric initiatives
• Measuring the combined impact of project delivery and change adoption

Module 7: Sustaining Enterprise Change and Building Agility

• Strategies for embedding new behaviors and processes into organizational DNA
• Establishing governance mechanisms for continuous adaptation and improvement
• Measuring the long-term impact and return on investment (ROI) of enterprise change
• Building a talent pipeline capable of leading future transformations
• Creating a framework for ongoing organizational renewal and agility

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.