Change Management Training | Change Management Black Belt Training in Cape Town

Change Management Black Belt Course Outline

Module 1: Understanding the Impact of Change

• What is Change Management?
• When to Implement Change?
• Difficulty of Implementing Change
• Types of Change
• Learning and the Process of Change
• ‘Learning Dip’
• Tackling the Learning Dip
• Unconscious Competence
• Moving Through the Cycle of Competence
• Learning Cycle
• Kolb’s Learning Styles

Module 2: Supporting and Preparing for Impending Changes

• Lewin’s Force Field Model
• Models of the Change Process
• Lewin’s Three-Step Change Approach
• John Kotter’s Eight Step Model
• Kaizen
• Senge’s Systems Thinking Model
• Bullock and Batten
• Models and Metaphors
• Preparing and Supporting Change

Module 3: Understanding and Managing Others Through Changes

• Human Response to Change
• Schien
• Leadership
• Leadership Principles
• Myers Briggs
• Leadership Principles
• Types of Leadership
• Management vs Leadership
• Managing a Team and Team Effectiveness
• Adair Model
• Adair and Leadership
• Coaching

Module 4: Getting Buy-In

• Introduction to Buy-In
• Guaranteeing Buy-In
• Methods of Capturing Information
• Viewpoints and Perspectives
• Driving Change
• Three Key Motivators
• Benefits Management

Module 5: Dealing with Individual and Organisational Resistance

• Stages of Adaptation
• Individuals and Resistance
• Organisation and Resistance
• Morgan’s Organisational Metaphors
• Strategy to Manage Resistance
• Rosabeth Moss Kanter
• Managing Transitions
• Active Listening
• Feedback

Module 6: Building and Maintaining Good Working Relationships with Stakeholders

• Stakeholder Strategy
• Identifying Stakeholders
• Strategic Perspective
• Stakeholder Principles
• Stakeholder Impact Assessment
• Stakeholders
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication Plan

Module 7: Getting More Creative with Change Solutions

• Common Issues
• McKinsey 7-S Model
• Tools and Complex Change
• ‘Hearts and Minds’
• Change Agent Networks
• Communication Channels
• Social Media

Module 8: Gaining Increased Confidence and Motivation

• Beckhard and Harris’ Change Formula
• Levers and Leverage
• Types of Levers
• Use of Middle Managers
• Increase Motivation
• Herzberg’s Hygiene Factors
• McGregor’s Theory X and Y
• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Who should attend this Change Management Black Belt Course?

The Change Management Black Belt Course is a comprehensive training course that teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully manage change in organisations. The Accredited Change Management Courses are highly relevant for individuals in various roles, including:

• Senior Change Managers
• Change Management Consultants
• Organisational Development Directors
• Transformation Leaders
• Change Management Practitioners
• Experienced Human Resource (HR) Professionals
• Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Professionals

Prerequisites of the Change Management Black Belt Course   

The Change Management Black Belt Course is a comprehensive training course that teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully manage change in organisations. The Accredited Change Management Courses are highly relevant for individuals in various roles, including:

Change Management Black Belt Course Overview

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, Change Management isn't just a concept—it's a strategic imperative. This Change Management Black Belt Course takes professionals on a transformative journey, providing them with the tools and techniques needed to lead change initiatives confidently. It is tailored for professionals who aspire to become masters of change, regardless of their industry or role.

Proficiency in Change Management is imperative for Leaders, Executives, Project Managers, and Change Agents who are responsible for driving organisational transformation. In an era characterised by disruption and uncertainty, the ability to navigate and lead change effectively is a strategic asset. Therefore, Change Management Training Courses is designed for those who understand that change isn't a challenge to overcome but a force to harness for organisational success.

In this 2-day course, delegates will learn how to develop comprehensive Change Management plans, lead teams through complex transformations, and effectively communicate change strategies to stakeholders. They will gain insights into managing resistance, addressing challenges, and measuring the success of change initiatives. The Change Management Black Belt Course, offered by The Knowledge Academy, equips professionals with advanced skills and knowledge to become leaders of change. It's not just about managing change; it's about mastering it.

Course Objectives

• To effectively analyse, plan, and execute organisational change initiatives
• To align change initiatives with organisational strategy
• To develop leadership skills necessary for guiding teams through change
• To identify potential risks associated with change initiatives and mitigate them
• To foster a culture of adaptability and resilience within the organisation

By the end of Change Management Training Courses, delegates will emerge as Change Management Black Belts, equipped to lead organisations through even the most significant and challenging transformations.

What’s included in this Change Management Black Belt Course?

• Change Management Black Belt Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Change Management Black Belt Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack

Change Management Black Belt Exam Information

To achieve the Change Management Black Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice 
• Total Questions: 40 
• Total Marks: 40 Marks 
• Pass Mark: 65%, or 26/40 Marks 
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book