Career Development

Seven Steps to Turn Change into Career Opportunity | Managing Cultural Diversity

Change can bring uncertainty, but it can also open the door to exciting new opportunities. This practical 12-hour course helps participants prepare for career transitions by developing a personal Plan B. Explore a seven-step strategy for turning change into opportunity, setting meaningful life goals and planning confidently for the future, whether approaching retirement or considering a new career direction.

12-Hour Instructor-Led Training Program
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About This Course

Career changes can happen at any stage of life, whether through organizational changes, new opportunities or the approach of retirement. Having a well-considered Plan B can help individuals face these transitions with greater confidence and purpose.

This practical course introduces participants to the principles of career planning and the importance of establishing meaningful life goals. Participants explore common myths and misconceptions about career change and learn how a seven-step strategy can help turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Through self-assessment, discussion and practical planning activities, participants learn how to develop, launch and maintain a personal Plan B. The course also explores ways to market new career opportunities, manage the stress associated with change and prepare for a fulfilling future, both before and after retirement.

Learning Objectives

This course is designed to help participants:

  1. Understand the principles of developing a personal Plan B and establishing meaningful life goals.
  2. Recognize how focusing on life goals can help guide career decisions and future opportunities.
  3. Apply a seven-step strategy to develop and maintain a successful personal Plan B.
  4. Explore six practical suggestions for marketing your Plan B and identifying new opportunities.
  5. Understand how preparation and forward planning can help reduce the stress associated with change.

Topics Covered

  • Assessing your current job-search skills
  • Understanding why life goals come first
  • Developing a Plan B in a changing world
  • The seven-step strategy for career opportunity
  • Exploring misconceptions about having a Plan B
  • Launching and maintaining your personal Plan B

Supporting Training Resources

This course is designed to support instructor-led learning through practical activities, discussion and opportunities for personal reflection and planning.

  • Course review materials
  • Knowledge assessment with answer key
  • Understanding the fear of change
  • Organizational change and its impact
  • Recognizing the phases of change
  • Strategies for managing stress
  • Responding to change in the workplace
  • Focusing on future goals and opportunities

Participants are encouraged to apply the seven-step strategy to their own circumstances, developing a practical Plan B that reflects their personal goals, skills and aspirations.

Specific training materials and supporting resources are currently under review. Please contact us for details about the resources available with this course.