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Tawdheef Learning Academy
16 & 20 November 2026

ADNEC, Abu Dhabi

Change Management for People Managers

Manage upwards with confidence, downwards with empathy, and sideways with collaboration

This facilitator-led one-day course supports line managers working in the middle of organisational change – translating big-picture strategic vision from above while helping teams cope with uncertainty, resistance, and fatigue below.

What's in Store

Manage upwards with confidence, downwards with empathy, and sideways with collaboration

Communicate change with clarity and empathy

Address everyday challenges with confidence

Foster a team environment where people can thrive, even amid uncertainty

Apply real-world scenarios and actionable strategies to your approach.

Natalie Sejean

Led by CIPD Accredited Trainer

For over 100 years, the CIPD has been championing better work and working lives. It helps organisations thrive by focusing on their people and collaborates to shape work that benefits everyone. The CIPD envisions good work within inclusive and responsible businesses, contributing to stronger economies and societies. In today’s changing world of work, the need to achieve this has never been more urgent.

This workshop is ideal for:

This course is designed for mid-level people managers, particularly those operating at Chartered Manager level, who have line management responsibilities and find themselves navigating organisational change between senior leadership and their teams.

  • Middle Managers
  • Line Managers
  • People Managers
  • Department Managers
  • Team Leaders and Supervisors
  • Functional Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Project Managers with People Management Responsibilities