Leading Digital Transformation: Making Change Stick and Overcoming Resistance Training Course
In the majority of cases, digital transformation initiatives do not collapse due to technological limitations. Instead, they stagnate because individuals lack a clear understanding of the purpose, fear the loss of status or competence, or subtly revert to previous habits following implementation. This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level managers, team leaders, and change champions who aim to drive digital change that is actively supported by their teams, rather than merely tolerated.
Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:
• Articulate the common reasons why transformations stall and identify the key drivers of success.
• Identify the underlying causes of resistance and proactively address them.
• Develop a compelling case for change, highlighting quick wins and securing visible sponsorship.
• Select and empower change agents while actively engaging middle management.
• Focus on measuring adoption rates alongside delivery metrics to maintain momentum post-launch.
Course Structure
• Interactive presentations and facilitated discussions.
• Case studies drawn from the banking and public sectors.
• Hands-on exercises to develop a change plan for a participant's specific initiative.
Customisation Options
• To request a tailored version of this training, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
This course is available as onsite live training in Australia or online live training.Course Outline
Introduction
• Why transformations fail: technology-centric thinking, ambiguous purpose, and change fatigue
Understanding Resistance
• Viewing resistance as a source of valuable information
• Core objections from people: concerns regarding status, competence, and control
Leading the Change
• Defining a clear 'why', achieving quick wins, and securing visible sponsors
• Applying Kotter's 8 steps and ADKAR in practice – and identifying their limitations
• Leveraging change agents and champions: insights from the trainer's experience as an Agile Champion in a banking institution
• Middle managers: the most critical yet often overlooked group
Sustaining Change
• Involving staff early in the design of new processes
• Focusing on measuring adoption rather than just delivery
• Case studies from Bulgarian banks: analysing successful strategies and failures
Practical Application
• Developing a concise change and stakeholder plan for a participant's own initiative
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
Prerequisites
• No prior knowledge of Agile methodologies or change management frameworks is necessary.
• Practical experience in working within or leading teams in an established organisation is expected.
Target Audience
• Managers and team leaders.
• Heads of transformation, change management, and human resources.
• Product Owners and project managers driving organisational change.
• Leaders in banking, insurance, the public sector, and corporate environments.
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