Change is inevitable for most organizations. From strategy shifts to reorgs, change is part of the way we work.
Additionally, many of us will be navigating big changes this year as we continue to explore the role of remote work, and consider transitions back into the office. Depending on your approach as a leader, it can be anxiety-inducing or catalyzing.
Together, we will look at change management through the lens of neuroscience and design.
We’ll explore how to work with the brain’s natural response to change, transition teams through significant organizational shifts, and build resilience for yourself and your team.
This is a two-part workshop, please note both dates for the series:
Part one: Feb 1, 2022 9a-1p PT
Part two: Feb 15, 2022 9a-1pm PT
Registration closed.
“This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other leaders across our industry on the subject of change, and how to usher in a healthier culture during times of uncertainty. It digs into the psychology of change and how it affects us deeply on an emotional level. And after the workshop, you get to join a fruitful slack community for advise and connection down the road. Highly recommend!”
“Managing the process of change, small or large, ones I initiate and ones I don’t.”
“The tools and approaches you’ll learn are grounded in common sense, which makes them incredibly approachable — but the power of the workshop is in the synthesis of bringing different frameworks together in a way that makes sense to our profession. It’s a wonderful way of shifting to a different perspective and getting unstuck from emotions or perceptions of ourselves that can hold us back.”
What you’ll learn
How the brain is affected by change, and the impact it has on our work
Address change management as a design problem
Create transition plans for significant organizational shifts
Communicate effectively during times of change
Navigate tough conversations about ambiguity
Lead authentically in times of change
Identify practices to develop personal and team resilience
Remote format
Our remote workshops are based on the success of our in-person learning principles. Our goal is help participants learn not only from our instructors, but industry experts and peers. The day will be a mix of short lectures, solo reflection, and group activities. It’s a highly participatory remote workshop. Participants should be prepared to participate in a quiet space with stable wifi.
What you’ll receive
Your personal printed workbook with content and exercises
Access to our Design Dept. community slack to stay connected and learning from other leaders
Who should attend
Any creative leader across product, brand, content strategy, research or operations.
Any manager or leader looking to find ways to help their team navigate small (e.g. process shifts) to significant change (e.g. reorgs, layoffs, strategic shifts).
Any leader navigating shifts in the remote work environment.
Schedule: Day 1*
9:00am
Welcome
9:30am
Change and the brain
10:00am
Break
10:15am
Designing transitions
1:00pm
Wrap
Schedule: Day 2*
9:00am
Welcome and reflections
9:30am
Designing transitions cont.
10:00am
Break
10:15am
Resilience framework
1:00pm
Wrap
* Schedule may change
Workshop size minimum
This workshop minimum is 15 participants. If we do not receive the minimum registrations before the class begins, you will have the choice to reschedule for another workshop or receive a full refund.
Remote Events; Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change and your workshop may have to wait.
If Participant’s plans change, or if any adjustments from in-person to remote Workshops will not work for Participant, Participant shall email DD at hello@designdept.co as soon as possible. While we cannot transfer Participant’s Workshop ticket or allow for substitutions should you wish to cancel, we may be able to help you with a refund according to the following timelines:
Notice given to DD two (2) or more months before the workshop: Registration is 100% refundable.
Notice given to DD less than two (2) months but more than one (1) month before workshop: DD will refund 50% of Participant’s registration fee.
Notice given to DD less than one (1) month before workshop: Registration is non-refundable.
This policy is subject to change. DD will notify registered participants of any changes to this policy.