Dealing with change

A half-day workshop helping staff manage the personal side of workplace change.

This workshop introduces the key elements of effective change management, focusing on the people side of the change process. Participants develop a clearer perspective on the nature of change, including its positive and negative consequences, and reflect on their own reactions so they’re better equipped to plan for change ahead.

Duration: Half day  ·  Delivery: Online or Face-to-face  ·  Cohort: 8-20 participants

Aligned to the APS Craft Capability Framework and APS Workforce Strategy 2025.

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What your team will learn

A clearer perspective on change, and how to respond to it well.

Participants gain a better perspective on the nature of change, recognising both its positive and negative consequences. They learn how change affects individuals’ wellbeing and behaviour, and build an understanding of the main drivers of change within an organisation. The workshop covers the stages people move through when responding to change and encourages participants to think creatively about the opportunities change can bring.

What we cover

    • The nature of change — Recognising the positive and negative consequences of change.
    • How change affects people — Understanding the impact of change on individual wellbeing and behaviour.
    • Drivers of change — Recognising the main drivers and need for change within an organisation.
    • Stages of responding to change — Identifying the different stages people move through in responding to change.
    • Finding new opportunities — Thinking creatively about the opportunities that change can bring.

Workshop format

Half a day, delivered to your team as a closed cohort.

McMillan’s Dealing with Change workshop introduces the key elements of effective change management, focusing on the people side of the process. Participants reflect on their own reactions to change and build the perspective to plan for future change with more confidence.

At a glance

    • Length: Half day
    • Audience: All — tailored to audience as required
    • Delivery: Online (live, facilitated) or Face-to-face
    • Cohort size: Minimum 8, maximum 20 participants
    • Approach: Facilitated instruction and self-reflection

Who the workshop is for

Suitable for APS1 to APS6 staff.

Dealing with Change is designed for staff at APS1 to APS6 level who are navigating change within their organisation. We tailor content and examples to your cohort’s context before delivery.

Typical cohorts

    • Staff experiencing organisational or workplace change
    • Staff wanting to build a healthier personal response to change
    • Whole teams wanting a shared perspective on managing change well

When this workshop is a good fit:

    • Your organisation is going through change and staff need support to manage it
    • Staff want to better understand their own reactions to change
    • You want a shared understanding of the drivers behind change across your team
    • Staff would benefit from a more constructive, opportunity-focused approach to change

How we deliver

Evidence-based training grounded in adult learning principles, applied consistently to every engagement.

1. Initiate

Confirm outcomes, audience, schedule, and success measures.

2. Design and tailor

Shape content and scenarios to your workplace.

3. Deliver

Interactive, practical sessions online or in-person.

4. Evaluate and close

Capture feedback, measure impact, document improvements.

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