CHANGE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Developing the skills and confidence to lead change effectively.
Building change capability takes time, practice and support.
Our six-month development programs bring together structured learning, practical tools and opportunities to apply new skills in your everyday work.
You’ll learn alongside a small cohort of peers, share experiences and challenges, and build relationships with other leaders and practitioners who understand the realities of leading change.
With ongoing guidance and support throughout the program, you’ll have the time and space to develop your skills, put your learning into practice and build confidence as you go.
ChangeWISE™
Leaders
For people who lead change as part of their role.
You don’t need to be a change manager to be responsible for change.
Designed for people leaders, project managers and professionals implementing new systems, processes and ways of working.
Build the skills and confidence to understand the impact of change, engage stakeholders, support your people and help new ways of working stick.
The Modern Change Manager
For change managers ready to strengthen their practice.
The expectations of change managers are evolving, particularly as technology and AI reshape how organisations work.
Designed for existing change practitioners who want to build on their experience, strengthen their influence and explore contemporary approaches to change.
Develop practical skills in change delivery, stakeholder engagement, technology-enabled change and using AI to support your practice.
6 months. 6 different topics. An opportunity to put learnings into practice and share your experience with your cohort.
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Explore the fundamentals of change management, how people experience change and the ChangeWISE™ framework. Build a practical foundation for confidently leading change in your workplace.
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Develop practical coaching skills to guide people through change. Learn how to build trust, navigate uncertainty and support others with empathy and confidence.
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Discover practical tools for assessing change impacts, engaging stakeholders and supporting implementation. Explore how technology and AI can help you plan, organise and deliver change activities.
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Learn how to communicate change clearly, engage stakeholders and encourage meaningful participation. Explore techniques for listening, gathering feedback and building understanding.
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Strengthen the leadership behaviours that support successful change, including curiosity, adaptability, empathy and resilience. Explore your strengths and develop your personal approach to leading change.
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Learn how to support lasting adoption, reinforce new behaviours and measure progress. Explore metrics, dashboards and feedback techniques to understand the impact of change.
ChangeWISE™ Leaders
$3,000 AUD
Pilot program fee per participant
Standard price: $6,000
✓ Six months of structured online learning
✓ Monthly live webinars
✓ Practical workplace activities
✓ Shared learning platform and peer community
✓ Ongoing guidance from Sam Rykers
✓ Small cohort — maximum 12 participants
Optional 1:1 coaching available at additional cost
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Explore how change management is evolving and what it means for today’s practitioners. Examine emerging trends, technology-enabled transformation and the skills needed to lead change in increasingly complex environments.
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Build confidence using AI to support your change management practice. Explore practical applications for research, analysis, communications and planning, while keeping people and responsible AI use at the centre.
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Strengthen your coaching skills to support leaders, teams and individuals through change. Practise techniques for asking better questions, building trust, influencing outcomes and navigating challenging conversations.
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Explore creative problem-solving, human-centred design and new approaches to engaging people in change. Learn techniques to challenge assumptions, generate ideas and design more effective change experiences.
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Discover contemporary tools, techniques and digital solutions to strengthen your change practice. Explore practical ways to improve efficiency, collaborate effectively and deliver change activities with greater impact.
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Build your confidence using data to understand adoption and demonstrate the impact of change. Explore practical approaches to metrics, dashboards, feedback and reporting that help inform decisions and improve outcomes.
The Modern Change Manager
$3,000 AUD
Pilot program fee per participant
Standard price: $6,000
✓ Six months of structured online learning
✓ Monthly live webinars
✓ Practical workplace activities
✓ Shared learning platform and peer community
✓ Ongoing guidance from Sam Rykers
✓ Small cohort — maximum 12 participants
Optional 1:1 coaching available at additional cost
What to expect
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6 Months
Explore a different topic each month, building your knowledge and skills progressively throughout the program.
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MONTHLY LIVE WEBINARS
Join an interactive session each month to explore concepts, ask questions and learn together.
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ONLINE LEARNING
Access monthly learning content, resources and activities through our online learning platform.
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Practical Application
Put your learning into practice each month, applying new skills and tools in your workplace.
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SHARED LEARNING COMMUNITY
Connect with your cohort online to share experiences, ask questions and learn from each other.
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Ongoing Support
Learn in a small cohort of up to 12, with guidance from experienced change practitioners and optional 1:1 coaching.
Join from anywhere, connect with other change leaders and practitioners, and build your capability over six months. With flexible online learning, live monthly sessions and practical workplace activities, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, share experiences and grow your confidence alongside a supportive community of peers.
“What truly set The Change Factor apart was their commitment to tailoring the learning experience to our specific needs. Prior to delivery, they conducted extensive research and collaborated closely with our team to ensure the content was relevant and impactful. This thoughtful preparation, combined with their expertise, empowered our staff to confidently navigate change and build a more adaptable school culture.”
Kristy Sutton
Principal, Hillsborough Public School
ChangeWISE™ in Schools Program
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