Leading Change with Empathy and Clarity is an intermediate-level course designed for managers and leaders who must guide organizational transformation while honoring both business outcomes and human experience. In today's rapidly evolving business environment, successful change leadership requires more than strategic frameworks—it demands the ability to connect with people's concerns, communicate purpose effectively, and build resilience throughout transformation processes. This course equips you with proven change management frameworks enhanced by empathetic leadership principles, communication strategies that create genuine dialogue rather than one-way messaging, and practical tools for managing resistance while sustaining team morale. Through real-world case studies from organizations like Netflix and Microsoft, hands-on planning exercises, and interactive coaching experiences, you'll learn to lead change initiatives that stick because people believe in both the destination and the leader guiding them there. Whether you're implementing new technology, restructuring teams, or shifting organizational culture, this course helps you integrate effectiveness with empathy for lasting transformation success.

Change Management Training for Leaders

Change Management Training for Leaders

Instructor: Hurix Digital
Access provided by Masterflex LLC, Part of Avantor
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Skills you'll gain
- Management Training And Development
- Adaptability
- Professional Development
- Team Management
- Persuasive Communication
- Stakeholder Communications
- Team Motivation
- Strategic Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Business Transformation
- Leadership Studies
- Communication
- Change Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Resilience
- Organizational Change
- Empathy
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this foundational lesson, learners will explore the psychological and organizational dynamics of change while mastering proven change management frameworks. They'll examine how empathetic leadership creates psychological safety during transitions and practice identifying change readiness across teams. Through real-world case studies from Netflix and Microsoft, learners will understand how clarity and empathy work together to drive successful organizational transformation.
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4 videos2 readings1 assignment
This lesson focuses on mastering the art of change communication that connects with both hearts and minds. Learners will explore how to craft compelling narratives around change initiatives, tailor messaging to different stakeholder groups, and maintain transparent dialogue throughout transformation processes. Through examples from successful organizational transitions and hands-on practice, participants will develop communication strategies that address concerns, build buy-in, and sustain engagement throughout change initiatives.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this final lesson, learners will master advanced strategies for transforming resistance into engagement while building organizational resilience for ongoing change. They'll explore how to support team morale during extended transitions, design systems for continuous feedback and adaptation, and create sustainable practices that strengthen teams for future challenges. Through a comprehensive capstone project, participants will synthesize their learning into a practical change leadership playbook they can immediately apply in their organizations.
What's included
4 videos1 reading3 assignments
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