People who are resilient work smarter, and can negotiate the inevitable changes that are the one certainty of life.  People who know what teamwork really means can turn good teams into great ones.

The Challenge of Change, uniquely developed from ongoing academic research and firmly evidence-based, applies cutting-edge psychology to training, assessment and development.  Designed by internationally renowned psychologist Dr Derek Roger, thousands of individuals both in the UK and NZ have already benefited from its often ‘life changing’ impact.


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  • "...our workforce is better prepared for and able to cope with change."
    Jane Davis  
  • "People gained that 'feeling' of being in control..."
    Julia Wiegandt-Goude  
  • "...some staff have referred to it as 'life changing'..."
    Karen Mather  
  • "I've had excellent feedback from participants, with some colleagues saying it's one of the best courses they've ever attended."
    Michelle Shield  
  • "...the course dispelled many myths about stress, backed up with simple coping mechanisms..."
    Blair Stevenson  
  • "...really beneficial - particularly relevant in the challenging retail environment where the only real constant is change..."
    Richard Binns  
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    News & Events                      
                                          
    Video based Resilience Refresher now available online, view trailer.
    Read summary of 4 CoC Case Studies, further verifying efficacy. Challenge of Change Resilience Training for April/May:
    Fonterra        Christchurch City Council       University of Canterbury
    Sealord          MAF        DIA            
                                       View earlier news & events here>
       

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    Revised ECQ scale published in Current Psychology, read more.

    Latest Research Findings - Avoidance scale validation studies

    Collaboration continues with Professor Gloria Garcia de la Banda at the University of Palma.  Professor Jo Borrill from the University of Westminster in London will also contribute.  Lehan Stemmet is currently assembling an independent sample of data for a confirmatory factor analysis.  For the latest and history of the ongoing research click here. 

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    Psychobabble - Derek Roger’s Blog

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    The Challenge of Change uses psychology to help individuals become more resilient in the workplace. This enhanced resilience enables them to perform better and cope with the day-to-day pressures of work. The Challenge of Change is results focused and research based. This blog refers to research carried out over 20 years that proves the ethicacy of the training. The most recent research, carried out in 2012 further proves the effectiveness of the Resilience Training.

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