Driving Change with the McKinsey 7s Model Training Course

Audience:

This course is tailored for all employees who need a broader understanding of the change process to achieve optimal outcomes for their specific business areas.

Format of the Course

The course format includes:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

By the End of This Course, Participants Will Be Able To:

• Describe fundamental change strategies that support organizational planning for change.
• Grasp the application and use of the 9 Change Principles.
• Create a tailored change plan appropriate for their segment of the business.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital business and Business 3.0, organizational boundaries and partnerships are in constant flux. To succeed in this knowledge-driven economy, teams and individuals must develop skills to manage conflicts effectively while preserving long-term relationships. Regrettably, many professionals lack adequate training in conflict resolution, often resorting to avoidance, passive-aggressive behavior, or even bullying as a means of resolving disputes.

This instructor-led live training (onsite or remote) is designed for executives, leaders, teams, and business individuals who wish to master practical and effective conflict resolution models. By the end of this course, participants will have hands-on experience with 14 powerful tools that can help them resolve conflicts while maintaining positive workplace relationships.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish the five stages of effective conflict resolution.
• Establish strategies for managing potential conflicts proactively.
• Navigate through conflicts with a positive mindset.
• Utilize proven methods to resolve conflicts more efficiently and effectively.
• Practice conflict scenarios to achieve better outcomes.
• Reflect on past conflicts to approach future ones differently.

The program includes simulations, role-playing activities, and interactive workshops to provide practical experience. The course emphasizes engaging, hands-on learning with a focus on visual and analogy-based methods to ensure the concepts are well understood while progressing at an accelerated pace. Expect discussions covering topics from architecture to emotions, preparing your conflict strategy, lemmings, influential 20th-century psychologists, Harvard Business models, Yogic breathing techniques, kidnapping scenarios, rice metaphors, chair dynamics, and references to Les Misérables.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practice sessions.

Customization Options for the Course

• To request a tailored training session, please contact us to arrange further details.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at stressed individuals who wish to deal with their stress effectively and achieve a calmer, clearer and more energetic state in daily life.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the two types of stress: distress and eustress.
• Articulate your personal indicators and relievers of stress.
• Create a plan with specific routines to enhance calm, clarity and energy, while minimzing stress accumulated in the day.
• Shift negative emotions and boost positive ones using proven techniques.
• Deal with stress-causing. disempowering beliefs around work, life, and relationships.

The Kanban Management Professional 1 (KMP1) is a dynamic two-day course certified by the Lean Kanban University (LKU). It integrates instruction, group discussions, and an immersive simulation to demonstrate how the Kanban Method assists individuals, teams, and organizations in managing and enhancing product and service delivery to their clients.

The Kanban Method offers practical, actionable, evidence-based advice for achieving successful evolutionary change. It begins with your current practices and promotes gradual transformation while respecting existing roles, responsibilities, and job titles, as well as fostering leadership at all levels. This enables organizations to evolve business processes incrementally, establish and utilize pertinent metrics to gauge progress, and substantially mitigate risks associated with complex change initiatives.

Upon completion of this course, you will gain an understanding of Kanban principles and general practices, along with the skills needed to confidently implement Kanban within your organization.

What Will You Learn?

• Identify internal and external sources of dissatisfaction
• Analyze demand versus capability
• Create models for the knowledge discovery process
• Design kanban systems and their visualizations
• Detect and prioritize improvements
• Select cadences for activities
• Recognize classes of service

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for anyone involved in product development or knowledge work, including but not limited to:

• Program and delivery managers
• Product and project managers
• Product developers, software developers, and testers
• Individuals working in operations or support roles
• Business analysts
• High-level management
• Anyone interested in implementing Agile methodologies within their organization

John Kotter wrote "Leading Change" which looked at what people did to transform their organisations. Kotter introduced an 8-step change model for helping managers deal with transformational change. 

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed for managers, business owners and strategists planning to implement Kotter's 8 model in their respective organization.

 Who should attend: Managers keen on enhancing productivity through the implementation of 5S and ensuring they initiate this critical concept correctly.

This training program is designed for professionals across various industries. It can be customized for dental clinics, laboratories, offices, etc. The course focuses on practical guidance rather than academic theory, offering actionable insights into implementing 5S effectively.

The course targets leaders and change agents who wish to ensure they are introducing the 5S methodology in the right manner.

Participants will have the chance to gain hands-on experience through a series of exercises that demonstrate the effectiveness of 5S.

Upon completion of the training, you will:

• Grasp how 5S operates and boost efficiency by up to 30%
• Be capable of identifying waste sources and enhancing profitability
• Comprehend the rationale behind the five-step process and know how to execute it
• Possess the tools and procedures necessary for improving processes
• Create a concrete plan to introduce 5S in your workplace

If you are considering increasing workplace efficiency, securing more orders, and delighting customers while also enhancing safety, this course is essential.

Who should attend:

Lean practitioners and change agents, operational leaders, and professionals aiming to ensure they start implementing the foundational concept of 5S correctly.

This training program is tailored for individuals from various manufacturing sectors. It focuses on practical guidance rather than academic theory, providing insights into how to effectively implement 5S in your production environment.

The course targets leaders and change agents who wish to ensure they are introducing the 5S methodology properly.

Participants will have the chance to gain hands-on experience through a series of exercises that demonstrate the effectiveness of 5S.

Upon completion, you will:

• Grasp how 5S operates and enhance efficiency by up to 30%
• Identify waste sources and boost profitability
• Comprehend the rationale behind the five-step process and learn its implementation
• Possess the tools and procedures necessary for improving production processes
• Create a concrete plan to introduce 5S in your workplace

If you are considering enhancing workplace efficiency, securing more orders, satisfying customers, and boosting safety, this course is essential.

Are you facing challenges in integrating Agile into your organization? Is the transition too rigid? Are your teams overloaded and less productive, yet resistant to a drastic change?

Select the “Alternative Path to Agility” and adopt an evolutionary and people-centered Change Management Method that enhances rather than overhauls your existing process.

The Kanban Method offers practical, actionable, evidence-based advice for successful incremental change. It begins with your current practices while respecting roles, responsibilities, and job titles. This enables organizations to gradually refine business processes, establish relevant metrics to track progress, and significantly lower the risk associated with complex transformation initiatives.

If your team is feeling overwhelmed, Kanban can help you regain control over your work by dynamically managing your process and identifying bottlenecks.

This training equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to apply Kanban in your work environment. You will learn how to prioritize tasks effectively, postpone less urgent items, and eliminate unnecessary ones from your to-do list forever.

Learning Outcomes

This 1-day course introduces the fundamentals of the Kanban Method® and serves as a foundational step towards an alternative path to agility.

Participants will gain familiarity with the Kanban Method, design and implement a basic Kanban board, understand work item types and their associated risks, and be acquainted with various Team Kanban board designs. They should also know how to select a design that best fits their context. Additionally, attendees will learn about the training roadmap and the value and benefits at each stage of the “alternative path to agility.”

Who Should Attend

This course is tailored for professionals in product development or knowledge work environments who are interested in how Kanban can enhance working conditions. It applies across various organizational functions, from senior staff adopting Lean Management to team members looking to improve their practices. Previous attendees have held roles such as:

• Senior Management Positions (CxO)
• Program and Project Managers
• Product Managers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts
• Scrum Team Members
• Scrum Masters, Team Leads, and Change Agents
• Product & Software Developers & Testers
• Agile Coaches & Practitioners (Scrum, XP, DSDM, AgilePM, etc.)
• Other roles such as HR and Finance professionals