Corporate leadership training
Change Management and Leadership Training Course in Vietnam
Help your leaders steer organisational transitions with clarity and foresight, so they communicate a compelling vision, win buy-in from every stakeholder group, keep productivity up and turn obstacles into opportunities, through case studies and interactive workshops.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Vietnam - For executives, managers
and change leaders
Course overview
What Is Change Management and Leadership?
Change management is the art and science of taking an organisation from where it stands to where its strategy points; change leadership is what inspires people to make that transition. The course joins the two, covering the need for change, readiness, the Kotter, Lewin and ADKAR models, persuasive communication plans, risk and resistance, resilience, data-driven decisions and the reinforcement that drives adoption.
Through case studies and interactive workshops, participants apply proven methodologies to an initiative of their own, from a merger to a digital rollout, and practise the conversations that change demands of leaders in Vietnam.
Shaped for Vietnam’s burgeoning economy, the course prepares leaders across sectors to steer mergers and acquisitions, digital transformations and operational restructuring, keeping productivity steady and strategic objectives in view while their organisations change.
Why it matters
Why Change Leadership Matters in Vietnam
As Vietnam’s economy grows, organisations face mergers, digital transformation and restructuring. Leaders who can guide people through these shifts with clarity and foresight turn change into a competitive advantage.
Conditions keep shifting
Market shifts, digital transformation and restructuring mean organisations must adapt quickly to stay competitive.
Change often stalls
Transitions lose pace when teams lack a clear vision or a voice in the process.
People decide the outcome
Adoption depends on employees who can see what a change offers them and choose to back it.
Adaptable organisations
Agile change leaders help organisations in Vietnam stay competitive as the economy grows.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
Participants follow one transition from the first question of why it is needed to the stage where it is embedded in the culture, practising a six-step cycle they can repeat for mergers, rollouts and restructures alike.
Change leadership in action
- 1. CaseWhy must we change now?
- 2. ReadinessAre we ready for it?
- 3. StakeholdersWho is affected, and how?
- 4. PlanHow will we get there?
- 5. ResistanceWhat holds people back?
- 6. EmbedHow do we make it stick?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
Smoother Transitions
Keep productivity steady while teams move to new structures and systems.
Less Resistance
Identify sources of pushback early and address them proactively.
Clearer Change Messages
Communicate a compelling vision of where the change leads.
Initiatives That Deliver
Move from plan to adoption without losing momentum along the way.
Measurable Progress
Monitor progress and adjust based on feedback and results.
A More Adaptable Culture
Encourage creativity, agility and continuous improvement so teams welcome what comes next.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
The twelve units run in three stages: assessing the need for change and planning it, leading people through the transition, and reinforcing it so it lasts, while each participant develops a plan for a real initiative of their own.
- Unit 1
The Case for Change
- Assess the market and organisational pressures that signal a need for change.
- Work with Kotter’s 8-Step Process, Lewin’s model and the ADKAR model.
- Align the change with long-term business objectives.
- Unit 2
Readiness Assessment
- Assess organisational readiness before committing to a plan.
- Use scenario planning to anticipate obstacles.
- Line up resources and capabilities before the launch.
- Unit 3
Change Mindset
- Cultivate a positive mindset that treats challenges as openings.
- Reflect on how you personally react when plans change.
- Promote creativity and openness to new ideas in your team.
- Unit 4
Stakeholder Mapping
- Chart which stakeholders a change affects and who can sway it.
- Decide how to engage each group across diverse interests.
- Gain buy-in from influential people who will back the change.
- Unit 5
Change Planning
- Turn the strategy into stages, milestones and named owners.
- Sequence actions and set clear targets for every stage.
- Match the plan to strategic goals and available resources.
- Unit 6
Messaging Change
- Develop clear, persuasive communication plans for each audience.
- Run effective meetings and presentations about the change.
- Respond to stakeholder concerns and feedback proactively.
- Unit 7
Handling Resistance
- Identify sources of resistance and address them early.
- Support people through their concerns with empathy and respect.
- Engage doubters in the process to gain their support.
- Unit 8
Leading in Uncertainty
- Lead with clarity and foresight while the outcome is still open.
- Use data-driven insights to decide when information is incomplete.
- Maintain morale and productivity while the transition unfolds.
- Unit 9
Resilient Teams
- Apply resilience strategies to manage stress during transitions.
- Turn setbacks into lessons the team can build on.
- Use team-building so colleagues lean on one another.
- Unit 10
Culture and Context
- Recognise where the existing culture supports or resists a change.
- Respect diversity and inclusion as you shape the change.
- Earn trust from diverse groups by being transparent.
- Unit 11
Initiative and Ideas
- Build cross-functional teams that take ownership of the change.
- Generate ideas with the team to refine each stage of the rollout.
- Celebrate successes and milestones as they are reached.
- Unit 12
Sustaining Change
- Monitor and evaluate progress towards organisational goals.
- Keep people responsible for the new ways of working.
- Use reinforcement strategies to embed change in the culture.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
The case for change
Morning break
Readiness and the change mindset
Lunch
Stakeholder mapping
Building the change plan
Afternoon break
Communicating change
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Working with resistance
Morning break
Leading in uncertainty
Lunch
Building resilient teams
Culture, context, initiative and ideas
Afternoon break
Measuring and sustaining change
Personal change plan and next steps
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Each participant brings a transition their organisation is facing, such as a merger, a digital transformation or a restructure, and assesses readiness, plans communication, manages risk and practises difficult conversations in scenarios leaders in Vietnam meet.
Readiness Check
Assess a live initiative for readiness and use scenario planning to test its risks.
Stakeholder Plans
Chart the groups a change affects and plan persuasive messages for each.
Resistance Role-Plays
Handle objections from wary colleagues with empathy and respect.
Change Plan Clinic
Draft a staged plan aligned with business goals and test it with peers.
Who should attend
Designed for leaders who have to make change happen.
The course suits leaders across sectors who take teams through transformational change, whether a merger or acquisition, a digital transformation or an operational restructure, from executives setting strategy to managers keeping work on track.
- ExecutivesSet the strategy behind a merger or restructure and back it.
- Team LeadersKeep their teams productive through each transition.
- Project ManagersBring people along on digital and restructuring projects.
- Public and NGO LeadersGuide reforms and new services with stakeholder buy-in.
- EntrepreneursUse change to build a competitive edge.
- EducatorsLead new initiatives in schools and universities.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in Vietnam, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Vietnam or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No prior experience is required. The course suits leaders facing their first change initiative as well as those who have led many, and works well for mixed groups.
No formal prerequisites
Open to anyone who leads or supports change at work.
All experience levels
From new team leaders to senior executives.
Designed for mixed groups
Sponsors, managers and project staff see a change from each other’s side.
Bring a real change
Come with a change you are leading or expect to lead.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
The framework moves participants round a learning cycle, from grasping proven change methodologies to planning a live initiative, pressure-testing it in case studies and with peers, and applying it in their own organisation.
Practical and Actionable
A toolkit and plan participants can apply from day one.
Relevant to Vietnam
Shaped around the transformations organisations in Vietnam’s growing economy face.
Built on Real Initiatives
Participants plan a change that matters in their own organisation.
The change leadership cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Make the case
Explain why change is needed and how it serves long-term objectives.
- 02
Engage stakeholders
Analyse the stakeholders a change affects and plan how to gain their buy-in.
- 03
Plan the change
Build a staged plan with milestones, owners and resources.
- 04
Communicate change
Present the change persuasively to diverse audiences.
- 05
Handle resistance
Address concerns proactively so doubters become supporters.
- 06
Make it last
Evaluate progress and reinforce new behaviours until they are embedded.
Transitions succeed when leaders share a clear vision and give people a genuine voice in reaching it.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Practical exercises, frameworks and realistic case studies help participants plan a transition, anticipate reactions and risks, and keep adoption on course.
Case studies and interactive workshops put participants in the shoes of leaders in Vietnam handling a merger, a digital transformation or an operational restructure. They apply Kotter’s eight steps and the ADKAR model to their own initiative, use scenario planning to anticipate risks and practise presenting the change to diverse stakeholder groups, then leave with a plan they can put into action straight away.
Readiness Audit
Check a team’s readiness and decide which gaps to close before launch.
Stakeholder Map
Plot stakeholders by influence and interest and choose an approach for each.
Objection Practice
Answer typical objections with empathy, respect and clear benefits.
Quick-Win Planning
Plan early milestones worth celebrating to build momentum.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
The tools are applied to real change in organisations across Vietnam, from introducing agile ways of working in one team to restructuring operations after a merger.
- New SystemsRoll out digital tools and processes.
- RestructuresGuide teams through restructures and mergers.
- Change AnnouncementsShare the vision and benefits of change.
- Team MoraleMaintain morale while the future is uncertain.
- Stakeholder NegotiationReach agreement among diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ongoing ImprovementMake agility part of daily routines.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in Vietnam or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Vietnam
Adapting the programme for Vietnamese organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in Vietnam.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across Vietnam and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Vietnam and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in Vietnam.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
Yes, because it really highlights how our daily business decisions directly impact the local community and the environment.
Yes, definitely. because it offers highly practical insights that help you navigate your role and better manage relationships within your team.
Yes, it serves as an excellent starting point for teams managing cross-cultural integration.
The course allowed me to identify the area where errors could occur and the various steps to identify and reduce the errors. Case studies were also provided to give a real-life experience instead of theoretical lessons.
Yes, I would recommend it. Gaining a clear framework on communication styles is highly useful for de-escalating tough client situations
Yes, since learning how to think critically is essential for both daily work tasks and personal decision-making.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It equips leaders to steer organisational change from the first case to lasting adoption: readiness, stakeholder engagement, planning, communication, resistance and risk, resilience and reinforcement, for organisations in Vietnam.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: understanding change (the case for change, readiness assessment, change mindset, stakeholder mapping), leading the transition (change planning, messaging change, handling resistance, leading in uncertainty) and making change stick (resilient teams, culture and context, initiative and ideas, sustaining change).
Who should attend this course?
Executives, managers, team leaders, project managers, entrepreneurs and educators across sectors who lead teams through mergers, digital transformation or restructuring.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. Newer leaders gain a proven structure for their first transition, while experienced executives add frameworks such as ADKAR to their approach.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
It is hands-on. Participants apply change frameworks to a transition from their own organisation through case studies, interactive workshops, scenario planning and role-plays.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside Vietnam?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
Readiness checks, stakeholder analysis, communication planning, scenario planning, objection role-plays and case studies, finishing with a personal change plan.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Vietnamese context?
Yes. It is built for leaders in Vietnam’s burgeoning economy, with case studies on the mergers, digital transformations and restructuring organisations there go through.
Which cities in Vietnam can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, Bien Hoa and Hue, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Vietnam.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
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Enquiry
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- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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