SHORT ONLINE COURSES IN ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE
What are your greatest needs?
Let's work out your change-related needs in this short quiz. Pick the issue that bothers you most.
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Why Does Readiness Matter?
Technology is not the problem. It is increasingly powerful and we are on the cusp of a new technological revolution.
There are two main reasons why digital transformations go wrong:
LOW CHANGE READINESS
They need change readiness
or change fitness training
POOR CHANGE MANAGEMENT
They need change management
or transformational leadership training
Consider these statistics relating to adoption rates of new technologies over a 6-month period:
High Change Readiness – 85% adoption
Low Change Readiness – 35% adoption
The graphs above show the difference organisational change readiness makes to the rate of technology adoption over 6 months. High change-ready organisations outperform low change-ready companies by a factor of 243%.
Resistance to change is generally a greater problem in low change-ready organisations. Digital transformations rarely fail because of technology. They fail because people resist the new technologies. This resistance accounts for 74% of the causes of failure.
Failures due to resistance
Another major cause of failure is related to how changes are introduced and managed. While well-managed change initiatives are not guaranteed to succeed, they do have a positive impact on reducing resistance. Skilled change management can reduce implementation costs by 40-60% through lower resistance and accelerated adoption.
The Benefits of Change Readiness
Building organisational change readiness equips teams to thrive amid uncertainty, fostering a culture that embraces innovation, agility, and resilience. It leads to improved performance, better change outcomes, and enhanced adaptability to unexpected disruptions.
Research supports these claims, noting that change-ready organisations are more likely to retain top talent, transition smoothly during transformations, and maintain strong financial performance even in turbulent times.
By aligning capability development with strategic goals, businesses can empower employees to lead change confidently, creating a sustainable foundation for long-term success.
Lead Change with Confidence
Employees are seeking leaders who provide them with purpose, security, and the assurance that they matter. Emerging leaders are hungry to learn and to have their leadership skills developed. Waiting isn’t an option; the cost of delay is measured in lost opportunities and stalled progress.
We help current and emerging leaders gain the support they need to manage change and lead with skill and confidence. We help workers who find change difficult and stressful become more confident, adaptable, and willing to engage. We help leaders and their teams identify areas for growth and alignment, leading to more effective teams and improved change outcomes.
Transform Uncertainty into Opportunity
Embracing readiness for change helps turn uncertainty into a strategic advantage. Most business leaders have technical knowledge, and some even have highly developed leadership skills. But it is very rare to find leaders who know how to create change readiness in their teams and organisations. This is an uncommon form of leadership, not because it is unimportant but because it is largely unknown. Yet, in a world of rapid and constant change, few skills provide equal competitive advantage.
Act Now to Secure Your Future
We work closely with leaders and managers to ensure their teams are ready for change, clearing the way for swift progress and tangible results. With concise, actionable, and problem-specific programs and assessments, we help managers and leaders obtain the expert change readiness support they need to ensure optimal outcomes. Every moment you wait increases the risk of falling behind. A simple way to start is with a free change readiness assessment.
SPECIAL OFFER
We’re extending a complimentary change fitness assessment for yourself or up to 10 members of your team. This is valued at $250.
Discover what your change fitness profile looks like and where you can grow into a more well-rounded person or team. Get live, online, personalised feedback from Dr Steve Barlow, with explanations of the findings.
No strings attached—just practical insights to propel your success forward.
About Us – Pioneers in Change Readiness & Learning
The Change Gym specialises in organisational change and learning & development.
Our programs blend scientific research with practical application, much like the rigorous leadership training offered in top university courses.
Our short courses help you develop the tools and confidence to adapt, solve problems, and lead effectively.
The goal? To leave stronger than before: ready to embrace change, tackle challenges, and inspire others with confidence.
Start with a free assessment or check out our short courses.
