Bitesize training courses → Management & leadership → Managing change
Training course:
Managing change
Even well intentioned change can fail if leaders cannot bring people with them. This BiteSize session gives managers the tools to navigate both big shifts and everyday improvements. We cover the change curve, how to overcome resistance, and how to communicate at each stage so teams feel informed, involved and ready. Participants leave with simple frameworks, clear language and an action plan they can apply immediately.
Two hours • In-person or remote • 4-15 participants
Rated 4.8/5 ★★★★★ from 58 recent reviews
About this bitesize training session
Change lives or dies on commitment. Many initiatives stall because leaders focus on the plan and miss the human journey. This session provides a shared language for change, practical ways to read where people are on the curve, and steps to move them from awareness to ownership. The bite size format fits busy diaries and helps managers turn anxiety into momentum the same day.
Perfect for managers and team leads who want to:
Understand the nature of change and typical reactions
Spot and overcome barriers to change in their own environment
Define and build commitment to change across the team
Communicate change appropriately at each stage
Create a culture where change is embraced and innovation valued
Key details
this bitesize training course is two hours long and packed with valuable ideas on change management
designed for groups of 4 – 15
delivered by an expert trainer at your workplace, or virtually
interactive, with plenty of exercises that get people talking
customisable, to connect with your organisation’s values
Who this course is for
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First line and middle managers guiding teams through change
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Project leads and supervisors coordinating cross functional change
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HR and People leaders who want a consistent approach to change communication
What participants will learn
By the end of this manager training course, participants will:
Explain why change is necessary and the types of change in play
Identify and address key barriers to change in their context
Define levels of commitment and plan how to build them
Communicate change appropriately before, during and after
Shape a culture that welcomes improvement and innovation
Drive and manage change with clear next steps
💡This is a practical, interactive session designed to create lightbulb moments that participants can take back to the workplace immediately.
Core topics covered
We keep it practical, with tools leaders can use straight away.
Why change
Linking organisational goals to the case for change and relating that to current experience.
Types of change
Everyday improvements through to major transformation, plus what each demands of leaders.
The change curve
Understanding stages of reaction and how to offer the right support at the right time.
How change affects people
What resistance looks like, common fears and practical ways to reduce friction.
Course Delivery
Our management training courses for new managers are designed to be short, powerful, and easy to fit into busy schedules.
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2 hours, packed with high-impact learning
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Delivered in-person anywhere in the world, or virtually for remote teams
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Best for 4–15 participants to maximise engagement
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Live, interactive, discussion-based with no long lectures or death by powerpoint
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All our courses can be tailored to your organisation’s values, culture, and goals
“Maximal learning in a short, but intense, session. This is definitely the way forward for management training, as far as I am concerned.”
Professor Niamh Moran, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland ★★★★★
Provide useful confict resolution training for your managers.
Pair this with
To turn motivation into ownership and growth
To keep goals alive and recognise progress
Inspiring career conversations
To connect motivation with development
To adapt your approach to different motivators
Outcomes you can expect from this workplace training course:
Reduce resistance and increase commitment to priority changes
Communicate with clarity and empathy at each stage
Build a resilient, adaptable team culture that supports innovation
Deliver change that sticks and improves performance
💡Ask about a connected programme for managers that covers the essentials. We’ll help you shape a high impact sequence that fits their calendar.
‘Managing change’ training course: attendee reviews
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"Great interactive session. I liked how the session allowed us to talk through the change we are currently going through."
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"I really enjoyed the fact that it was a small group where we could all have input. It makes the material more relatable rather than lecture-type training."
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"A great trainer, who made the course interesting and kept everyone involved."
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"An excellent course, and very helpful tools. Thanks so much."
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“An interesting and engaging session!"
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"Good content that was very easy to follow."
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"Interactive and rewarding."
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"Clear, concise, and well delivered!"
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“Really liked the informal, conversational approach. Lots of mini-activities with break-outs were good too!”
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“Really liked the course which was both interesting and interactive – very important, especially in the afternoon!”
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“VERY engaging course content and excellent trainer, one of the best online workshops I've ever done!”
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“Our trainer was great and kept things interesting. He used great personal examples to help me understand, whilst keeping it relevant to my job.”
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Why book this training session?
🧑🏻💼 Move forward fearlessly
Sometimes a fear of change - or the conflict it might create - can lead to an unhealthy bias for maintaining the status quo, even when it isn’t working anymore. By empowering attendees to embrace change and give them the confidence to navigate it, managers are more prepared to shake things up and make necessary adjustments whenever needed.
🤝 Keep morale high
As individuals within a team face change, reactions and responses are likely to be different, and evolve through different phases over time.
This bitesize training course gives managers the capacity to identify these differing phases, and respond with the appropriate and support.
💨 Prepare for changes ahead
Change is a constant, of course, but there’s no doubt the winds of change blow harder at some times of others.
So this course is a popular choice for organisations introducing new ways of working, that are restructuring their operations, or otherwise embarking on a course of action that requires widespread change.
Training made easy, the Bitesize way •
Training made easy, the Bitesize way •
All killer, no filler: our training sessions are crammed with high-value insights, and perfect for busy teams.
Live & interactive: real change doesn’t come from half-heartedly skimming through e-learning. We believe in bringing people together, to deliver memorable, engaging training experiences with learning that sticks.
Expert-led: all our training courses are designed + delivered by experienced specialists in L&D, HR and leadership coaching.
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Empower your managers to lead with confidence and deliver results.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. We focus on the essentials managers need to lead change now. For deeper practice we can add coaching clinics or link with related courses like Motivating Others or Leadership Styles.
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Absolutely. We look at transformation and everyday improvements, and how to scale the tools and communication for each.
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We show managers how to diagnose what is behind resistance, where people are on the change curve, and which conversations and rituals build commitment.
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Yes. We adapt examples, roles and timelines to your context and can align the session to your change framework and values.
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Concise course notes, templates and an action checklist to transfer learning back to the job.
