Traditionally, we’ve looked to change practitioners, senior leaders, project leads, or transformation teams to take charge of change. But in today’s workplace, that mindset is shifting fast. While projects may have a start and end date, the ability to lead and respond to change must become part of culture.

A culture that runs across every team and function, regardless of role or title. The pace of change is too fast and too constant for the responsibility to sit with just a few.

With AI reshaping roles, hybrid work redefining collaboration, and disruption becoming the norm, organizations need agility and practical change leadership skills at every level.

And I love the shift I’m seeing: more organizations are no longer limiting change capabilities to a select few. They’re equipping employees across the board to lead change, not just receive it.

Whenever I’m invited to deliver change leadership training, my recommendation is always this:

• Focus on change leadership, not just change management.

• Prioritize practical skills, not just models and processes.

Because here’s the truth: change is not a checklist or one-time transformation. It’s a constant, lived experience. And if we want our people to thrive, not just survive, we must lead differently.

PULSE CHECK: As a change leader, people leader, L&D partner, HR advisor, or change advocate… How are you equipping your teams to confidently navigate and lead change?

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If your team is navigating change and you want them equipped to lead it successfully, let’s talk.

Our Corporate Change Leadership Workshops deliver practical, results-oriented training that helps teams lead change with clarity, confidence, and agility, no matter their role. Learn more here.

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Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta

Yvonne is a Change Management Strategist, Catalyst and Change Leadership Advocate who is passionate about working with professionals and organizations to help them to successfully lead change. You can learn more about Yvonne at: www.yvonnerukeakpoveta.com, and also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.