Championing Change

With Confidence

Context

Objectives

Format

Disneyland Paris challenged us to reimagine their training on change management: how could we move beyond theory and help leaders build the skills and reflexes to guide their teams through real, everyday change? We designed a hands-on training where managers practised applying proven frameworks to practical scenarios, tackled the human realities of change, and left ready to support their teams — no matter what comes next.

Move Beyond Theory: Create a training where leaders build practical skills and reflexes by applying proven frameworks to real-life change scenarios.
Make Change Human: Design every challenge to bring out the emotional and practical realities of change, helping leaders build empathy and confidence.
Focus on Transferable Skills: Ensure participants gain agile, resilient leadership techniques they can use to support teams and drive progress in any situation.
Engage Through Immersion: Keep learning memorable and relevant with a story-driven setup and hands-on activities.
Enable Immediate Action: Equip leaders with a digital toolkit and clear, actionable steps they can apply back on the job from day one.

In-person, hands-on training for Disney leaders
Managers worked in teams to solve real change management scenarios and practise people-first leadership skills
3 fast-paced rounds, each focused on a key framework: the Resilience Curve, Strategic Change Canvas, and ADKAR
Structured reflection after each round, plus a digital toolkit for immediate on-the-job application
Rated 4.7 out of 5 by participants

Inside the Experience

Stepping Into the Change Challenge

Disney leaders formed teams and entered a practical, hands-on training where every scenario reflected the realities of organisational change.

Tasked with building and managing the first Disney resort in space, participants faced challenges designed to mirror the uncertainty and pressure leaders experience in real life — from new processes and shifting team structures to evolving business goals.

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Collaborative
Problem-Solving
Under Pressure

Throughout the training, teams balanced people leadership with collaborative group tasks — tackling the challenge of delivering results while managing ongoing change.

In each round, leaders practised adapting quickly and communicating clearly, applying the Resilience Curve, Strategic Change Canvas, and ADKAR frameworks to support their teams and guide them through uncertainty.

After every round, participants reflected on what worked, discussed their approach, and captured key insights.

Experiencing Change Firsthand

Throughout the experience, participants experienced change themselves: goals shifted and plans were disrupted. These moments gave leaders a chance to reflect on their own reactions under pressure. By the end, leaders walked away with sharper reflexes, stronger self-awareness, and practical tools they could use immediately to lead change with confidence.

Rated 4.7 out of 5 by participants, this training proved that hands-on practice — combined with proven frameworks — builds the real-world skills needed for modern leadership.