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
£3,800 + VAT
Face-to-face
15-16 Jul 2026
2 days
£3,800 + VAT
Upcoming programmes
Format:
Face-to-face
Dates:
16-17 Apr 2026
Duration:
2 days
Fees:
£3,800 + VAT
Format:
Face-to-face
Dates:
15-16 Jul 2026
Duration:
2 days
Fees:
£3,800 + 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.
As part of the programme, participants will explore artificial intelligence not primarily as a technological development, but as a powerful catalyst for organisational change. AI disrupts established ways of working, redistributes expertise and authority, and challenges the assumptions that hold organisations together. You will focus on what it means to lead in conditions where outcomes cannot be fully known, examining how leaders build trust, enable learning and exercise judgement when transformation is unfolding rather than predetermined.
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
- What is motivating change right now, and how can we adapt?
- 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?
- How do we assess and address sources of resistance?
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: Simulation
- How to use storytelling, data, and iterative approaches to change and drive meaningful and sustainable improvement across the organisation.
- 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: Human transformation of AI in change management
- How does AI function as a challenge of human and organisational change, and why do leadership, culture, and trust matter more than tools alone?
- What does leadership look like when the future state is uncertain, and how must leaders shift from directing outcomes to enabling learning and judgement?
- How do my own assumptions, behaviours, and decisions shape the cultural, ethical, and relational conditions for change in my organisation?
Module 6: Cambridge Debating Chamber
- How can leaders communicate, influence, and negotiate effectively in order to build momentum and mobilise a coalition around new ideas or change?
- What does effective influence look like in practice when ideas are tested, challenged, and debated in real time?
- How can leaders develop the confidence and judgement to handle opposition constructively, think on their feet, and lead high-stakes 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 (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Fellow (Centre for India and Global Business) (Visiting)
Suyash holds an honorary title from Cambridge Judge Business School.
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:
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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.
