Organizational transformation is no longer optional—it's imperative for survival and growth in today’s volatile, fast-evolving business landscape. The Organizational Change Management for HR Professionals Training Course is designed to empower HR leaders with the frameworks, tools, and influence needed to drive successful change initiatives. This course explores the critical role HR plays in guiding workforce transitions, fostering agility, reducing resistance, and embedding a change-ready culture throughout the organization. As companies navigate digital transformation, restructuring, mergers, and shifts in employee expectations, HR professionals must lead from the front.

This hands-on training equips participants with strategies to build alignment between leadership and employees, manage stakeholder dynamics, communicate change effectively, and measure readiness and adoption. Participants will learn to use proven methodologies like ADKAR, Kotter’s 8-Step Process, and Lewin’s Change Model while tailoring them to suit organizational needs. With real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and scenario-based learning, this course ensures HR professionals become strategic enablers of sustainable change.

Duration: 5 Days

Target Audience
• HR Business Partners
• Organizational Development Specialists
• Talent and Change Managers
• HR Directors and Heads of Departments
• Employee Engagement Officers
• Learning and Development Professionals
• HR Project Managers
• People & Culture Leaders
• Internal Communication Managers

Course Objectives
• Understand core principles and frameworks of organizational change
• Develop change management strategies aligned with business goals
• Enhance communication planning for different stakeholder groups
• Anticipate and manage employee resistance to change
• Use diagnostics and readiness assessments for planning transitions
• Apply agile and iterative methods to people-driven change
• Foster psychological safety and employee well-being during change
• Measure the success and sustainability of change initiatives
• Build HR capability to support future change initiatives
• Position HR as a central partner in organizational transformation
• Strengthen leadership alignment and sponsorship of change

Module 1: Foundations of Organizational Change
• Definition and types of organizational change
• Drivers and triggers for transformation
• Role of HR in change management
• Organizational change vs. transition
• Change management vs. project management

Module 2: Change Models and Frameworks
• Overview of Kotter’s 8-Step Model
• Applying the ADKAR Model
• Lewin’s Change Management Process
• Bridges' Transition Model
• Selecting the right model for your organization

Module 3: Change Readiness and Assessment
• Conducting change impact assessments
• Readiness surveys and diagnostic tools
• Stakeholder analysis and mapping
• Identifying barriers and enablers
• Interpreting data to shape interventions

Module 4: Communication Strategies in Change
• Crafting a compelling case for change
• Multichannel communication approaches
• Tailoring messages to audience segments
• Communication timing and sequencing
• Feedback loops and trust-building

Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Buy-In
• Identifying key influencers and decision-makers
• Managing resistance across levels
• Building advocacy and change champions
• Involving middle managers in change delivery
• Sustaining engagement over time

Module 6: Managing Resistance to Change
• Understanding root causes of resistance
• Emotional responses and cultural triggers
• Strategies for addressing resistance constructively
• Building resilience and change mindset
• Coaching leaders and employees through uncertainty

Module 7: Change Implementation and HR Interventions
• Aligning HR policies with change strategy
• Supporting learning and development during change
• Talent realignment and workforce planning
• HR’s role in change governance structures
• Monitoring progress and adjusting plans

Module 8: Measuring and Evaluating Change Impact
• Setting KPIs and success metrics
• Tools for tracking behavior and performance shifts
• Post-implementation audits and feedback
• Lessons learned and documentation
• Reporting to stakeholders and leadership

Module 9: Sustaining Change and Building Agility
• Embedding change into culture and practices
• Continuous improvement and innovation loops
• Recognizing and rewarding adaptive behaviors
• Reinforcing leadership accountability
• Preparing HR for future change enablement

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.