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Leading and Sustaining Change: Tools for Managers in Transformational Environments
Henry Koh (Mr)
7 hours
*The fee is inclusive of prevailing GST and subject to changes.
Course Dates
For groups of at least 15 people, customised run dates are available, contact us for more details.
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What Is This Session About?
In today's business landscape, the pace of change is unparalleled. Managers in various industries are navigating increasingly volatile environments. To maintain a competitive edge, organisations need middle managers who can adapt and thrive amid constant disruption. This course equips managers with the tools and mindset necessary to lead with flexibility during ongoing transformations.
Organisations today are confronted with large-scale changes that challenge leaders and managers to rethink their strategies. These changes may arise from evolving regulations, technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, or market volatility. While strategic planning is essential, the ability to manage the human aspect of change often determines success. Effective change management ensures that individuals are aligned with organisational goals, leading to improved performance, reduced risks, and cost savings. This course offers a comprehensive roadmap to help middle managers confidently lead change initiatives by addressing both the strategic and human facets of transformation.
As organisations increasingly seek leaders who can transform their operations, this course is designed to meet the rising demand for skilled change leaders.
By mastering the key elements of change management, managers can drive results and build resilient, adaptable, and focused teams.
What Does The Session Cover?
By the end of the programme, participants should be able to:
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Explain key principles and frameworks for leading and sustaining organisational change
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Develop basic change actions that support leadership goals and address stakeholder concerns
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Identify and address sources of resistance using appropriate change management techniques
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Use Appreciative Inquiry and Learning Organisation principles to support sustained change
^ Assessment: Formative Assessment(s) (Assignments/Presentations/Practical Performances)
^ Completion: Upon 100% attendance and meeting Assessment requirement, learners will receive a Certificate of Participation from IAL (& other partners where applicable)
Who Is It Suitable For?
This course is ideal for professionals who play a critical role in driving or supporting organisational change. It is designed to equip participants with practical strategies to manage the human aspects of change. Key roles that will benefit include:
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Project Managers: Responsible for planning and executing projects, they will learn how to integrate change management principles into project plans, ensuring that both technical and people-side needs are met for success.
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Change Managers: Tasked with guiding organisational change, they will gain insights into overcoming resistance, enhancing communication, and ensuring stakeholder alignment through a structured change management framework. Individual contributors who anticipate having direct reports in the next 6 months and who are willing to lead change effectively.
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Training and Adult Educators (AEs): Focused on developing the mindset and skillset needed for middle management to lead change, they will learn how to build resilience and adaptability in learners, preparing them for leadership during periods of change.
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Mid-Level Managers: These managers will be equipped with tools to manage larger, transformational changes, guiding their teams from the current to a future state using a structured process and enhancing team learning.
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Organisational Leaders: As decision-makers responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organisation, they will learn how to align leadership goals with change initiatives, ensuring commitment across all levels of the organisation.
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Human Resources (HR) Professionals: Acting as change enablers, HR professionals will learn strategies for managing the people side of change, including employee engagement, communication, and transition plans to minimise disruption and ensure smooth transitions.
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IT and Digital Transformation Managers: Leading technology-driven initiatives, they will gain skills to manage the people side of change effectively during digital transformations, ensuring alignment between technological changes and team readiness.
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Consultants and Business Analysts: Professionals advising organisations on change management will benefit from learning structured approaches to guide clients through adaptive or transformational changes while addressing resistance and aligning with organisational goals.
- Internal Communication Managers: Responsible for crafting and delivering messages about organisational changes, they will learn how to design communication strategies that ensure all stakeholders understand and support the change initiative.
Course Funding and Policies
Payment
Please proceed to make payment via eNets/credit card (VISA or MasterCard) at the end of the registration process. Kindly note that the system will automatically cancel the registration if full payment has not been successfully processed by 11.59pm (Singapore Time) on the same day of the registration. You will have to reapply for the course, subject to availability of vacancy at the point of your re-registration.
Additional Funding Available, If Applicable
Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset the selected programmes' fees for self-sponsored registrations only.
Please note the submission period for your SFC claim via MySkillsFuture needs to be within 60 days before the course start date (date inclusive). If your course start date is more than 60 days from the date of SFC application, the SSG-SFC portal would reject your application. In this case, you would need to pay the full course fees at the end of your course application.
This course is UTAP funded too!
Rescheduling
Request for rescheduling must be submitted to IAL 2 weeks before the commencement of programme. Reschedule requests that come mid-way through training has to be supported by valid reasons; substantiated by references as evidence; such as a doctor's note; or a hospitalization chit.
Please submit your request to reschedule your course here. A non-refundable administrative fee of S$54.50 w/GST ($50) applies for the request and the next available slot will be offered
Withdrawal
Request for withdrawal from a programme is subjected to review by IAL and the decision is final. IAL reserves the right to request for supporting document(s). A non-refundable administration fee of S$54.50 w/GST ($50) is applicable for withdrawal request. If the withdrawal notice is given less than 2 weeks before the programme start date, the paid fees will not be refunded.
Corporate Run
For dedicated corporate runs with a contract signed with IAL, billing and payment will follow the terms of the signed contract. Otherwise, payment would be expected upon registration.
About the Speaker
Henry Koh (Mr)
Senior Professional Adult Educator, (Institute for Adult Learning)
Currently a Specialist Professional Adult Educator, Henry leverages his extensive experience as a former Chief Operating Officer (RHT Human Capital Institute) and Commanding Officer (Singapore Armed Forces) to bridge the gap between theoretical leadership and operational reality. His expertise spans:
- Executive Coaching & OD: Driving performance for senior leadership teams at global brands like Nomura, Timberland, and CHASEN Holdings.
- Capability Development: Former A.Director at ST Electronics (e-Service), specializing in leadership systems and training evaluation.
- Academic Leadership: A faculty member and module developer for NTU, SUSS, OTCi, and SIM Global Education, teaching high-impact subjects like Leadership, Human Resource & Performance Management, Humanity & Technology, and Career Design & Workplace Readiness in the V.U.C.A. World.
Henry is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders through human capital workshops for SMEs and interdisciplinary curriculum design that prepares professionals for the future of work.
