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Henley Leading Change and Organisational Development Programme

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What you need to know

Duration
2 x full-day sessions (in-person)
Attendance
Short course
Fees
£2,585 + VAT (including residential costs), £2,850 + VAT for cohorts starting after 1st January 2026
Suitable for
Organisational development and business change practitioners, HR leaders, and HR business partners. A minimum of 1-2 years' experience of organisational change is recommended.

Overview

Organisational development (OD) and strategic change initiatives are vital for organisations to boost their productivity, increase retention and stay competitive. Yet many organisations are not currently using an integrated OD approach.

The Henley Leading Change and Organisational Development programme equips you with the skills needed to drive change, from strategy through to execution. You will explore what OD is (and isn't); how it is approached in other organisations; and how to use it effectively in your own organisation.

This programme focuses on practical tools, frameworks and case studies and enables you to learn with a small, supportive cohort of peers.

Key benefits

For individuals
For businesses
  • Understand how to articulate the value of, and deliver, effective change initiatives in your organisation
  • Develop your change management and leadership skills
  • Understand your existing strengths and development needs, as well as how to work well in an organisational change team
  • Collaborate with peers in a supportive learning environment
  • Build the organisational capabilities needed to deliver on strategy and maintain competitive advantage
  • Gain the tools needed to diagnose, measure and track productivity improvements
  • Develop proactive leaders who can balance the long- and short-term benefits of organisational development and deliver change in shorter timescales
  • Identify and manage organisational development gaps

Start dates

18

May 2026

Delivery: In-person
Location: Greenlands campus

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Important note

All programmes are subject to limited availability. We recommend booking a minimum of 6 weeks before the programme start date, to guarantee sufficient time for your enrolment and on-boarding.

Looking for a date?
No problem. Get in touch with our team to be kept in the loop on future course dates.

Course structure

Henley's People & Organisational Change programmes are delivered through the presentation and exploration of key ideas, peer discussion, group learning and case studies. Each programme:

  • Focuses on organisational context, encouraging you to consider and discuss your own challenges
  • Integrates soft skills and practice with theory, helping you develop the confidence and credibility you need to get results back in the workplace
  • Gives you immediate practical takeaways such as an action plan aligned with your personal learning objectives
  • Provides the opportunity to engage with a supportive peer network

Programme content

The Henley Leading Change and Organisational Development programme runs for a total of two days.

You will look at topics including:

  • What is organisational development and what value does it have for your organisation?
  • Perspectives on organisational development and change (schools of thought)
  • What makes an effective organisational development change practitioner?
  • Organisational model(s)
  • The organisational development process
  • Organisational development and change - tools and frameworks
  • Bringing it to life - case study
  • Capturing learning and peer coaching

Faculty

Articles

Explore this article by Henley's Paul Lambert, who discusses what the drivers for change are and how you can use them as an opportunity to rise above the chaos of an uncertain market

Location and facilities

Set in sweeping parkland on the banks of the River Thames, Henley Business School's Greenlands campus provides an inspiring and reflective environment for focused work and study.

Find out more about our facilities and how to find us

Why choose Henley?

4th


in the UK overall for executive education programmes

(Financial Times Executive Education ranking 2025)

25th


in the world overall for executive education open programmes

(Financial Times Executive Education 2025 )

Executive Education at Henley

For 80 years, Henley Business School has developed confident and resilient business leaders. Executive Education at Henley is:

  • Practical: we combine academic rigour with a strong practical focus, so you can immediately apply what you have learned back in your organisation.
  • Relevant: Henley faculty are experienced practitioners who can support you in exploring solutions to your organisation’s challenges.
  • Collaborative: Open programmes enable you to expand your network, gain new perspectives and share ideas with peers from a range of backgrounds and sectors.
  • Personal: deliberately small learning groups allow you to benefit from individual attention and a confidential environment. We encourage you to understand your unique strengths, leadership style, and areas for development.

Contact us

Open Programmes

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the programme, please contact our programme advisors.

Email: exec@henley.ac.uk
Telephone: 01491 418767