Define Potential Presents
Psychosocial Hazards of Change
Course Overview
This course help APS leaders identify psychosocial risks associate with organisational change and respond with empathy, clarity and accountability. Through practical tools and guided discussion, participants learn how to announce change sensitively, reduce stressors and lead meaningful consultations. The focus is on building confidence to support themselves and others through transitions.
Course Details
- Thursday 10th September 2026
- Online
- 6 Hours
- Mid-level and Senior leaders
Course Outline
Session 1
Welcome and Introduction
- Overview of program objectives
Session 2
Psychosocial hazards of change
- Types of change
- What about change can cause psychosocial injury
Session 3
Understanding emotional reactions to change
- Different types of reaction
- Self-assessment of team behaviours
- SCARF Model
Session 4
Your role in reducing distress during change
- Where you are and what you need
- Communication during change
- Announcing change
- Consulting staff
- Dealing with individual distress
Session 5
Announcing Change Sensitively
- A format for announcing change
- Tips for making announcements
Session 6
Leading consultative discussions
- Collaboration and change
- A structure for collaborative discussion
Key Learning Objectives
Identify psychological hazards of change
Define emotional reactions to change and the role of leader in reducing stress
Explore practical applications of change management
“As dealing with change becomes a regular activity, leading it becomes a skill to hone, an internal capacity to master”
- Arnaud Heneville