Coping with change in the workplace: Employees

Course Outline

In today’s dynamic workplace, change isn’t just inevitable, it’s essential. To prosper, every business
needs to adapt to new situations, keep up with the latest technologies and adjust to competitive
pressures. But if employees aren’t committed to change, if they see it as a threat rather than an
opportunity, change can have unforeseen consequences that reduce or even nullify the intended
benefits. This workshop is designed to help employees see change in a positive light, helping
them not just cope with change, but become active participants in the change process.

Content

• General change trends – why change is inevitable
• Surviving and thriving in a changing workplace –
  how to be a part of change
• Life change questionnaire – a personal change checklist
• Recognise the role of control
• Coping with news of change
• Challenges – expect them and know how to react to them

Expected Outcomes

At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Recognise the inevitability of change in the
  modern workplace
• Have some of their fears of change alleviated
• Understand the role of control in the change process
• Have been given the chance to express their thoughts
  and concerns
• Have been provided with practical strategies to deal
  with any uncertainties they may have about change