Change is always happening, and we all go through it—both in our personal lives and at work. Many people struggle with change, which can lead to stress and anxiety, making it harder to thrive and perform well. In this training, you’ll learn how to manage your feelings during change, become more adaptable, and help create a positive work environment. By addressing these issues, you’ll be better prepared to handle change, improve your well-being, and boost your performance at work.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Define resilience and explain its importance in navigating organizational change.
• Recognize and explain emotional responses to organizational changes.
• Identify applicable resilience strategies for each stage of emotional response to change.

Intended Audience: This course is available at no cost only to executive state agencies that contribute to the Personnel Service Fund (PSF). If you are unsure if your agency contributes to the PSF please email us at TrainingInfo@des.wa.gov to confirm your agency’s status.