Cambridge Judge Business School

The Cambridge Leading Change Programme

Cambridge Judge Business School

Leadership

About Programme

At Cambridge Judge Business School, change is not simply managed – it is reimagined. In an era where transformation defines success, we believe leaders must do more than adapt; they must inspire. Our programmes invite executives to step back from the demands of daily business and engage deeply with new ways of thinking, leading, and creating impact.

Programme Content

Module 1: Adaptation and resilience

What is motivating change right now, and how can we adapt?
How do we foster adaptation and resilience in a turbulent world?
What skills and qualities are required to achieve our objectives, and how can we develop them with purpose?
How do we assess and address sources of resistance?

Module 2: Change management practice

What are the leading models of change management, and which approaches deliver the greatest impact?
How can we effectively monitor progress and adapt change strategies in real time?

Module 3: Simulation

How to use storytelling, data, and iterative approaches to change and drive meaningful and sustainable improvement across the organisation.
How do we navigate the transition to hybrid work effectively?
How can we recognise and address resistance while managing change dynamically?

Module 4: Cultural leadership: setting the culture for change

What are the main models of organisational change, and how is culture shaped?
How does change emerge from the bottom up within organisational culture?
How can leaders shape and drive a culture that aligns with organisational identity, strategy and purpose?

Module 5: Human transformation of AI in change management

How does AI function as a challenge of human and organisational change, and why do leadership, culture, and trust matter more than tools alone?
What does leadership look like when the future state is uncertain, and how must leaders shift from directing outcomes to enabling learning and judgement?
How do my own assumptions, behaviours, and decisions shape the cultural, ethical, and relational conditions for change in my organisation?

Module 6: Cambridge Debating Chamber

How can leaders communicate, influence, and negotiate effectively in order to build momentum and mobilise a coalition around new ideas or change?
What does effective influence look like in practice when ideas are tested, challenged, and debated in real time?
How can leaders develop the confidence and judgement to handle opposition constructively, think on their feet, and lead high-stakes change conversations with impact?

Programme Audience

The Cambridge Leading Change Programme is designed for senior and mid-level executives responsible for leading change in their organisations. It is particularly relevant for:

executives in knowledge or skill-based industries who want to prepare for workplace shifts, strengthen resilience as leaders and build resilient organisational cultures
heads of strategic initiatives needing to align people, culture and processes through transformation
those responsible for engaging diverse stakeholders and influencing without formal authority
professionals seeking to enhance communication, presence and decision-making during change
change sponsors and champions working in cross-functional or matrixed environments
leaders seeking a practical, skills-based approach to complement existing change management qualifications

Programme Benefits

Benefits for you
Build skills in communication, negotiation and stakeholder management to influence change across your organisation.
Apply learning immediately through frameworks, simulations and interactive exercises.
Reflect on your mindset and adaptability in response to emerging drivers of change.
Understand how culture is shaped and changed in organisations, and lead transformation aligned with purpose and identity.
Strengthen your executive presence and learn to communicate with clarity and conviction during high-stakes change.
Benefits for your organisation
Introduce communication techniques that clarify vision, reduce resistance and build commitment in times of uncertainty.
Engage internal and external stakeholders more effectively to improve alignment, trust and outcomes on change initiatives.
Lead complex, high-stakes projects with greater confidence.
Support organisational agility and cultural shift in your workplace.
Apply a range of frameworks, diagnostics and strategies directly to your change projects.

Testimonials

"We live in a fast-paced world organisations need to adapt on an almost permanent basis, and change management skills have become paramount."

Thomas Roulet

Academic Programme Director

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