Change Workshops

developed by The Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara

The ability to productively use change as a tool for improvement is a crucial skill for all of us today. Organizations and leaders that effectively engage their people in implementing the right changes are more likely to enjoy sustainable success. Individuals who develop skills to manage change in their lives typically report less stress and greater satisfaction.

The Hudson Institute has developed two workshops that I believe help people and organizations effectively understand change and take effective action.

Cycle of Renewal

Both programs are based on the concept of a predictable cycle of change that can be understood and utilized to guide action.

Continuous renewal is possible for individuals who effectively manage externally changes and initiate personal changes.

Planning for Change Introduction

Half-day workshop

Planning for Change is a half-day program that provides a process and tools to help participants understand a natural and predictable pattern of change and to know how to identify their own location in that cycle. They learn how to evaluate their current environment and take action around choices that support their highest goals.

Upon completion of Planning for Change, participants will:

• Understand the nature of the change process and how to identify where they are in that cycle.
  
• Define the life skills necessary to be effective in each phase of the Cycle of Renewal.
  
• Create a vision for themselves and examine the strategies and choices that will help them reach that vision.
  
• Define specific action steps to successfully architect the lives they want.

Renewing Teams and Individuals

1 - 2 day format

Renewing Teams and Individuals provides a process and tools to help groups understand a natural and predictable pattern of change and to know how to identify their own location in that cycle. They learn how to evaluate their current environment and take action around choices that support their highest goals. This program helps groups and individuals discover the best steps to take to achieve their vision of success.

Upon completion of Renewing Teams and Individuals, participants will:

• Understand the nature of organizational change and how to identify where they are in that cycle.
  
• Define the skills necessary to be effective in each phase of the Cycle of Renewal.
  
• Identify strategies and choices to effectively operate as a team, while navigating a changing terrain.
  
• Identify opportunities and activities that will help them create and sustain life/work balance.
  
• Define specific action steps to successfully architect the lives they want-both personally and professionally