The Cambridge Leading Change Programme
This 2-day programme is for leaders responsible for change. It gives them practical tools to strengthen communication and stakeholder engagement so they can drive complex change with skills they can use straightaway.
Upcoming programmes
Format:
Dates:
Duration:
Fees:
Face-to-face
16-17 Apr 2026
2 days
£3,600 + VAT
Upcoming programmes
Format:
Face-to-face
Dates:
16-17 Apr 2026
Duration:
2 days
Fees:
£3,600 + VAT
Overview
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.
What makes Cambridge Judge distinctive is its environment of discovery. Rooted in one of the world’s most renowned universities, we bring together bold ideas, world-class research, and a diverse community of leaders who challenge one another to think differently.
Joining us for the Cambridge Leading Change Programme is not simply about acquiring tools; it is about shaping the mindset to lead transformation with clarity and purpose. You will leave with the conviction to inspire others, the courage to take bold steps, and the wisdom to guide organisations toward a more resilient and forward-looking future.
Benefits and career impact
Here’s how the programme can benefit both you and your organisation.
- 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.
- 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.
We live in a fast-paced world – organisations need to adapt on almost permanent basis, and change management skills have become paramount.
Programme content
The programme challenges participants to navigate organisational change by exploring how to build individual resilience, manage practical change, lead cultural shifts, and communicate strategically. The following topics are explored:
Module 1: Adaptation and resilience at the individual level
- What is motivating change right now, and how can we adapt the self?
- 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?
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: Hybrid working simulation
- 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: Communication
- How can you effectively communicate, influence, and negotiate?
- What strategies are most effective for building momentum and a coalition around a new idea or change?
Module 6: Cambridge debating chamber
- Apply communication skills in action: the debating chamber gives you the chance to put theory into practice, sharpening your ability to articulate ideas, influence others and respond persuasively in real time.
- Develop confidence in handling challenges. By debating in a structured but dynamic setting, you’ll strengthen your capacity to think on your feet, manage opposition constructively and lead change conversations with impact.
How you learn: Face-to-face
Immerse yourself in an inspirational learning environment in the historic city of Cambridge. In an intensive classroom experience, you will engage directly with faculty and peers through interactive sessions, case discussions and group work. Participate in Cambridge Union-style debates, hear from guest speakers, and learn through role-playing, simulations, and practical exercises. Conversations continue outside the classroom, giving you the chance to build lasting connections with fellow participants. The unique setting of Cambridge creates space to step back from daily pressures and reflect on your leadership practice.
Who attends
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
Faculty and speakers
Learn from our world-class faculty who bring fresh insights from their leading-edge research into all of our Executive Education programmes. The Academic Programme Director (APD) for this programme is Professor Thomas Roulet.
PhD (HEC Paris)
PhD (The University of Texas at Austin)
PhD (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Why Cambridge Judge Business School?
Related programmes
The Cambridge Leading Change Programme is part of our Managing Organisations suite of executive education programmes. Here is a selection of related programmes:
The Cambridge and Financial Times Strategy Programme
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The Cambridge Negotiations Lab
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Leading Strategic Projects Successfully
Learn to embed projects within an organisational context, mastering complexity and uncertainty, managing stakeholders and leading and motivating your teams.
Speak to a programme advisor
If you have any questions or would like to discuss how this programme could benefit you or your organisation, please get in touch with the programme advisor.
