Overcoming Resistance: Leading Change Effectively
Change Management Workshop
March 18, 2025
Grand Rapids, MI
You're Invited: Overcoming Resistance – Leading Change Effectively
Change is inevitable, but resistance doesn’t have to be. Join Cask and Davenport University for an interactive workshop designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to navigate organizational change with confidence.
Learn how to identify the root causes of resistance, foster a more receptive culture, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth. You'll walk away with practical techniques to communicate change effectively, engage your team, and drive lasting impact.
Don’t just manage change—lead it. Register now and take the first step toward a more adaptable and resilient workplace.
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Location: Davenport University W.A. Lettinga Campus | Robert W. Sneden Center
Address: 6191 Kraft Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Agenda:
- 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast and Networking
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Change Management Training Session
Workshop Objectives:
- Participants will be able to identify common signs and sources of resistance to change.
- Participants will understand the emotional and intellectual factors that contribute to resistance.
- Participants will learn specific strategies for addressing resistance, including communication techniques and proactive interventions.
- Participants will be able to apply a framework for creating a more change-receptive culture within their organization.
- Participants will be able to create an action plan for addressing resistance to a specific change initiative within their organization.
Hope to see you there!
Meet the Facilitator:
Darryl Shelton
Darryl has nearly 30 years of experience in education and leadership, holding roles such as VP of Sales, COO, and CEO. He is a facilitator, coach, consultant, and university faculty member, translating academic thought into practice for leaders. He earned an M.Ed from Arizona State University, is a certified coach, and is expanding his education through SHRM certification and an Ed.D in community college leadership. Based in downtown Grand Rapids, MI, Darryl thrives in a vibrant community. He is an experienced leader in sales, leadership training, creative thinking, and curriculum development, and a dynamic speaker who challenges participants to think in new ways.
Location Information:
The event will be held in the Sneden Center (Robert W. Sneden Center #5 on the map) located in DU's and Richard M Devos and Jay Van Andel Academic Center.
Parking lots are marked for visitor parking outside the building.
About Cask NX:
Cask NX is the leading Elite, pure-play ServiceNow partner and was founded by a team of visionaries who saw the need to help clients use and unlock the value of technology in more efficient and cost effective ways.
Today, we are the leading pure-play ServiceNow partner in the Americas and have helped thousands of clients achieve their digital transformation goals leveraging the ServiceNow platform.
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