2025 WORKSHOPS

Leading Through Instability - Managing Conversations about Change


This course aims to foster a culture of understanding and collaboration by transforming difficult situations into opportunities for growth and reconciliation within academic environments.

DESCRIPTION

Change in post-secondary institutions is constant, complex, and deeply personal. Academic leaders are being asked to guide faculty and staff through restructuring, workforce reductions, and institutional shifts—all while managing their own uncertainty. This session explores the psychological, emotional, and leadership dimensions of change, equipping participants with strategies to lead with clarity, empathy, and resilience.

KEY TOPICS

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • The psychological and emotional impact of change on individuals and teams
  • Leading through uncertainty while balancing multiple and shifting priorities
  • Strategies for communicating difficult changes with clarity and confidence
  • Navigating concerns in a high-tension labour environment
  • Building resilience and inclusion in times of instability

Cohort 1

Format: Online

Date: May 26, 2025

Location: Zoom

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PST

Cost: $75 + GST

Facilitator(s): Georganne Oldham

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Georganne Oldham

Georganne Oldham, founder and principal with LeadershipMind Consulting
Georganne Oldham is a seasoned educator, curriculum designer, and leadership development specialist with over two decades of experience in post-secondary and organizational contexts. She holds a Master's degree in Organization Development and is currently a doctoral candidate in the Doctor of Social Sciences program at Royal Roads University. With a background as an Assistant Professor in the Master of Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at Adler University and a longstanding role as a Senior faculty member at the Justice Institute of British Columbia, Georganne brings deep expertise in facilitating reflective, inclusive, and transformative learning. Her work focuses on developing educational programs grounded in values-based and relational approaches. Georganne has supported change initiatives in various complex systems, guiding individuals and organizations through uncertainty with clarity, compassion, and insight.

Learn more about Georganne.

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