In-person Training

Change Management for Digital Transformation – Canberra

Optimise Adoption | Overcome Resistance | Drive Innovation

13 November 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEDT

Next intake: 13 November 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEDT

Overview

As the Australian Government continues to invest heavily in digital capability building on over $16 billion in ICT spend from 2023–24—the pressure is rising in 2025 for public sector leaders to deliver people-centred, system-wide transformation that sticks.

Yet despite this momentum, many digital initiatives still fall short—not because of tech limitations, but due to gaps in change management capability, cross-agency collaboration, and stakeholder alignment. According to the 2024 APS Reform Progress Report, agencies must build stronger internal capacity to lead change in complex environments, especially under fiscal constraints.

This course is designed to close that gap.

Drawing on Canberra-based examples and cross-departmental challenges, the program supports APS staff from EL1 to SES2 in navigating the human side of digital reform. Participants will gain practical tools to manage resistance to change, align stakeholders, and embed sustainable change in their teams and projects.

With Canberra home to the Commonwealth’s most ambitious transformation efforts—including those led by PM&C, the DTA, Services Australia, and ATO—this training meets the moment by building the skills required to deliver strategic, high-impact change in the public sector.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for EL1 to SES2-level public sector professionals, including senior leaders and executives responsible for policy, service delivery, transformation, or operational performance. It is particularly suited for Directors, Assistant Secretaries, and Branch Heads who are looking to better align strategy with execution.

Learning Outcomes

Master the Foundations of Change Management: Gain a deep understanding of the core principles and methodologies that drive successful transformation.

Harness Change Management as a Catalyst for Innovation: Learn how to strategically apply change management to foster creativity and accelerate digital modernisation efforts.

Enhance Stakeholder Engagement and Adoption: Develop actionable strategies to effectively communicate with and align diverse stakeholders, ensuring smooth adoption across teams.

Turn Resistance into Resilience: Identify the root causes of resistance and implement proactive techniques to overcome obstacles, unite teams, and achieve shared objectives.

Measure Success and Drive Continuous Improvement: Learn how to evaluate transformation progress, make data-driven adjustments, and embed a culture of ongoing growth and innovation.

In-person Training

Change Management for Digital Transformation – Canberra

Session details

Define and communicate transformation goals with clarity.
Address resistance and foster collaboration across teams.
Identify and resolve critical breakpoints that often derail projects.
Leverage strategic planning and engagement techniques to drive innovation.

Change Management for Digital Transformation CANBERRA
Thursday,13 November 2025
TBC

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Level: Fundamentals

No previous experience necessary

Key Sessions

9:00AM

Welcome and Introductions

9:15AM

Module 1: Principles of Change Management

The dynamic of change
The role of change management for technology innovation

10:15AM

Break

10:30AM

Module 2: Change Management Vision and Strategy

Develop a change vision and strategy
Effectively communicating with the stakeholders

12:00PM

Lunch

1:00PM

Module 3: Navigating the Change Resistance and Adoption

Unlocking change resistance
Enabling adoption for internal stakeholders

2:15PM

Break

2:30PM

Module 4: Enabling the Change that sticks

Change monitoring and analysis strategies
Planning for Continuous Improvement

3:30PM

Q&A & Wrap Up

Brief introduction and closing session
Dedicated Q&A segment to address participant questions
Use of engagement tools including:
- Hands-on exercises
- Videos
- Case studies
Participants will receive:
- Post-session slide deck
- Links to relevant tools and templates

4:00PM

End of Day

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Meet Your Facilitator

Mustafa Ghulam

Transformation and Process Specialist

Mustafa brings over 23 years of experience spanning five countries and diverse industries, with the unique distinction of having worked across all three tiers of public service—federal, state, and local government.

A dual-certified change manager, certified project manager, and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt from Cardiff University, Mustafa is deeply passionate about driving system and process improvements through effective change management. His expertise is centered on enhancing both employee and customer experiences.

A sought-after conference speaker, Mustafa has shared his insights through case studies and panel discussions at more than 10 national and international events.

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Change Management for Digital Transformation – Canberra

Overview

Who Should Attend?

Learning Outcomes

Key Sessions