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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    Challenge of Change Resilience Training for February/March 2012
    Public Trust     Number One Shoes    Christchurch City Council     University of Canterbury   Fonterra   The Warehouse
     Half-day Challenge of Change Resilience training - now available as part of our portfolio.  Only available in combination with full days.  More.   
    Four Assessments now available on line - exclusively for those about to undertake training.  Read more here.              Read earlier news 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

    Does training actually work? The only way to answer this question is to do research. Boring, I hear you groan! Try this.

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