Activating and Leading Change
An advanced programme for experienced leaders. Build the capability to activate stakeholder commitment, address stuck behaviours and embed change that delivers measurable results.
At a glance
Learning objectives:
- Recognise and address the behaviours that block change progress.
- Build a stakeholder-led change architecture aligned to corporate strategy.
- Apply practical tools to engage, mobilise and sustain key stakeholder groups.
- Align messaging and interventions to desired behavioural outcomes.
- Manage common pitfalls and sustain momentum through structured reflective practice.
Who’s it for?
- Experienced leaders responsible for significant organizational or functional change.
- Project and programme leaders needing to mobilise and sustain stakeholder commitment.
- Leaders seeking to strengthen their capability to influence behaviour and overcome barriers.
Well-designed change frequently stalls when behaviours remain stuck. The gap between planning and execution is a behavioural one. Leaders who can activate people, not just design process, are the ones who deliver change that holds.
Programme Overview
Activating and Leading Change equips experienced leaders with the skills and practical architecture to mobilise people and sustain momentum through complex change. Participants develop a stakeholder-led change design, apply proven behavioural tools and integrate these methods with their project management approach. Working on a live initiative throughout, leaders leave with actionable strategies to activate engagement and embed new behaviours across their organization.
Behaviour-First Design
The programme centres on understanding what keeps people stuck and how to create the conditions that enable change at an individual and team level. Practical. Evidence-based. Applicable immediately.
Stakeholder Architecture
Participants build a stakeholder-led change architecture that integrates with corporate strategy and provides a clear, structured approach to mobilising commitment across the organization.
Peer Coaching Integrated
Structured peer coaching sessions help participants navigate live challenges, stress-test their approach and embed learning in the context of a real initiative.
Programme Details
Activating and Leading Change
Three sessions: 3 hours, 3 hours, and 2 hours.
Applied directly to a live participant business case throughout.
AI-enabled diagnostic tools integrated across sessions.
Structured peer review and facilitator input included.
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We have lots of FAQs that might help you answer your questions on this programme.
Key benefits
The following outcomes reflect the practical capability leaders build across the programme. Each is designed to address the gap between change planning and execution, with a clear focus on people, behaviour and sustained momentum.
Identify and address the behaviours blocking change progress.
Build a stakeholder-led change architecture aligned to strategy.
Apply practical tools to engage and mobilise key groups.
Align communication and interventions to desired behavioural outcomes.
Manage common change pitfalls with confidence and structure.
Use peer coaching to refine approach in real time.
Sustain momentum and embed change across a business area.
Integrate change leadership capability with project management practice.
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Charting the Change Journey focuses on designing and planning a change roadmap. Activating and Leading Change focuses on execution: how to mobilise people, shift behaviours and sustain momentum once the plan is in motion. Many organizations run both programmes sequentially.
Yes. All tools and frameworks are applied to a real change initiative, making the learning immediately relevant. Participants are asked to identify their project in advance of the programme.
The programme draws on established behavioural science, including motivation theory, social identity dynamics and cognitive bias, all applied in practical business contexts. Specific tools and frameworks are embedded throughout.
The standard format includes both face-to-face and virtual elements. Fully virtual delivery can be arranged for distributed teams or global rollouts. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
The virtual session includes structured peer coaching exercises. Participants share live challenges, receive targeted feedback and refine their approaches collaboratively. Facilitators guide the process to ensure focused, productive dialogue.
