Program Overview

Middle Manager as Change Champion

Course Overview

The Middle Manager as Change Champion course is designed for middle managers who are responsible for implementing change programs through teams of people. This 1-day practical course considers both the project and the people side of change and how the middle manager plays a vital role in executing change plans successfully.

Course Details

• Duration: 1 day
• Price: $1,050 pp
• Next Start Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026
• Location: Ilam campus, University of Canterbury

Course Objectives

In this change management offering, middle managers will learn:

• How the middle manager's role is unique and the specific leadership skills required to implement change effectively
• How change management is no longer a 'one-and-done' proposition but an ongoing role in the middle manager's plan of work
• A 'systems approach' to change leadership that goes beyond linear 'step-models' to embrace the environmental elements needed to sustain change over time
• What's needed to guide teams through the transition process in a way that helps them to create and build individual and team agency that contributes to ongoing success

Who Should Attend

This course is perfect for:

• Middle managers who are responsible for implementing change programs through teams of people
• Rising leaders in the organization who are leading groups through the change and transition process
• Experienced project managers who want to collaborate effectively with organizational leaders
• Executive leaders who want to bridge the 'knowing-doing' gap with their middle managers

What You'll Get

• Self-awareness of Change Leadership Skills: Develop greater understanding of your strengths in implementing change programs
• Practical Application of a Systems Approach: Firsthand experience using a systems-thinking change leadership simulator to 'try-your-hand' and a change implementation strategy
• Strategic Insight on the Human Side of Change: Application in aligning new and existing change projects with broader organizational goals
• A framework for understanding key skills middle managers need in preparation for 'rising to the next level'

Course Facilitator

Dr. Michelle Shields, MS Organizational Development; PhD Psychology, is a strengths-based HRD/OD practitioner. As principal consultant with Fulcrum Associates Ltd., she uses strengths-based approaches to help teams with strategy formation and culture change.

Upcoming Courses

• Thursday, 23 April 2026, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
• Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 9:00 am-4:30 pm

Group Discount

Get your colleagues together and take advantage of our group discount - 10% off for 3-5 learners.