Change is inevitable, but poor change management doesn’t have to be. As the leader, people are counting on you to lead effectively.

The availability of funding poses one of the greatest existential risks to charities. In recent years, this challenge has become a real and immediate risk, leading to waves of downsizing, restructuring, budget cuts, and even the scaling down or closure of critical project activities.

Such decisions have profound ripple effects, impacting both the beneficiaries who rely on these services and the staff delivering them. Whilst some processes are led with care and expertise, others are chaotic and mismanaged—leaving staff and beneficiaries in states of anxiety, uncertainty, and mental distress.

In most cases, there simply isn’t time for managers to prepare. Executives scramble to understand legal processes, communications become fragmented, and the resulting lack of direction takes a toll on everyone involved.

In this funding crisis, preparation is everything. Managers need to be equipped to lead and manage change before it occurs. Waiting to learn on the job risks not only operational success but also the mental health of your people.

Ironically, training budgets are often the first to be cut during periods of restructuring. Yet, being ready with effective change management strategies is critical for charities to navigate these turbulent times and emerge stronger.

To support charities in managing this challenge, We CAN Leadership Institute is hosting a high-impact workshop, Executive Mastery in Leading Change Successfully.

Who should attend
• Managers of people,
• Senior / executive leadership team,
• Change project managers
• HR and organization development professionals

Why you should attend

Gain actionable, step-by-step guidance on managing change successfully from experienced change management experts.

Learn how to reduce staff anxiety, improve morale, and navigate restructuring with confidence.

Receive three one-hour coaching sessions to apply what you’ve learned directly to your current challenges.

Date: April 12, 2025

Duration: 3 hours

Cost: $150 per participant or $600 for a group of five

Don’t wait to secure your spot! Early bird pricing of $100 per participant is available until March 31, 2025. 
 

Workshop Outline: Leading Change Successfully

Approach
• Present toolkit for leading any change successfully
• Use of tried and tested methods and experiential examples
• Participants assess current status with change processes
• Q & A

Target Audience
• managers of people,
• senior / executive leadership team,
• Change project managers
• HR and organisation development professionals

Context
• Organisation restructuring as a result of funding challenges
• Major transformation change processes

Expected Outcome

Participants will understand the importance of effective change leadership

Participants will learn practical tools, techniques and steps for leading change successfully

Participants will be able to identify and engage key stakeholders

Participants will gain strategies for effective communication and managing resistance

Participants will learn methods for measuring and sustaining change

Participants will have opportunity to get advice on current change challenges in a safe space

Resources and prep
• Participants get peer coaching on current change processes
• Participants access to change management process templates
• Participant action plan workbook to articulate STOP/START/CHANGE actions