MANAGING WORKFORCE CHANGE FOR HR PROFESSIONALS

Course Introduction

In today's dynamic business environment, managing workforce change has become a crucial capability for HR professionals. This specialized training course is designed to equip participants with the essential tools, frameworks, and strategies to lead workforce transformation effectively and responsibly.

Seattle International Institute is proud to offer this professional development program that emphasizes practical applications, strategic planning, and real-world case studies to empower HR professionals with the confidence and knowledge to manage change across all levels of the organization.

Course Objectives

• Understand the drivers and challenges of workforce change in modern organizations.
• Develop strategic approaches for workforce planning and transition management.
• Learn how to communicate change effectively and engage stakeholders.
• Analyze and apply change management models within HR functions.
• Handle resistance and foster a culture of adaptability and resilience.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

·         Senior HR executives, managers, and team leaders

·         Heads of HR departments and workforce planning units

·         Supervisors and leaders of HR project teams

·         Professionals responsible for talent, change, or performance management

Course Outline

Day 1 – Understanding Workforce Change

• Overview of change in the context of workforce dynamics
• Global trends influencing organizational structures
• Impact of technology and digital transformation on talent needs
• Introduction to change management frameworks
• Case studies on successful workforce transitions

Day 2 – Strategic Workforce Planning

• Identifying key workforce gaps and future skill requirements
• Aligning HR strategy with organizational change initiatives
• Forecasting tools and workforce analytics
• Redesigning job roles and team structures
• Scenario-based planning workshop

Day 3 – Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Mapping stakeholders and their influence on change efforts
• Building communication strategies for change initiatives
• Managing internal communications and expectations
• Encouraging leadership alignment and sponsorship
• Practical session on creating a change communication plan

Day 4 – Managing Resistance & Building Agility

• Understanding psychological responses to change
• Techniques to address fear and uncertainty among employees
• Empowering managers as change agents
• Fostering agility through training and coaching
• Interactive exercise on managing real resistance scenarios

Day 5 – Sustaining Change & Measuring Success

• Embedding change into corporate culture
• HR’s role in long-term organizational transformation
• Setting metrics and KPIs for change success
• Conducting change impact assessments
• Workshop: Designing a post-change evaluation strategy