Change Management & Leadership
EnCompass brings decades of experience to its work in change management, leadership development, and coaching. We help organizations navigate complex transitions, clarify purpose and strategy, and strengthen culture and systems. Our approach is grounded in Appreciative Inquiry and whole-systems thinking, creating safe spaces for stakeholders to engage honestly, reflect on what works, and co-create pathways forward. We combine evidence-based diagnostics with inclusive facilitation, coaching, and strategic communications to ensure change processes are not only well-designed but also owned by the people who will sustain them.
Below is a sample of the course topics we offer. Courses support the leadership behaviors and practices reflected in U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance and the Executive Core Qualifications. If you do not see the topic your cohort is looking for, please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss additional options. All courses are offered for virtual delivery on ZoomGov, WebEx, or any other government-supported virtual learning platform.
Change Management & Leadership
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Leading through Change
Leading Through Change is a practical, research-based, multi-module course designed to equip federal leaders with the skills, strategies, and mindset needed to guide their teams and agencies through periods of transformation. Whether navigating policy shifts, new technologies, organizational restructuring, or evolving public expectations, federal leaders must foster resilience, clarity, and trust while maintaining mission continuity and upholding public service values.
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Managing Conflict
Conflict can be a healthy and natural part of interpersonal relationships, and yet it is often mismanaged. This can lead to discontent and even dysfunction. In this one-module course, participants will learn how to manage conflict by applying foundational conflict resolution skills they can use with stakeholders, team members, and in other interpersonal situations. In addition, the course will highlight the nuances of managing conflict in remote work settings and suggest ways to use technology to support proactive and effective conflict resolution
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Managing Difficult Conversations
Understanding how to manage difficult conversations is at the heart of effective work. In this highly interactive session, participants will learn practical and actionable techniques to better approach the delivery of negative findings, manage difficult stakeholders, and navigate controversial situations. This course is ideal for program managers, evaluators, research and social scientists, technical assistance providers, and more.
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Talk Like Ted
“TED Talks have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking,” writes Carmine Gallo, author of Talk Like TED: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds. This multi-module course is an opportunity for participants to learn and practice those nine techniques by creating and delivering a TED-style presentation on a topic of their choosing. This course helps individuals create and deliver more compelling presentations, teams strengthen relationships by learning about and from each other, and organizations challenge ineffective presentation norms.
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Leading Effective Virtual Teams
Organizations thrive when team members work well together, and in today’s increasingly distributed workforce, it is more important than ever for team leaders and project managers to know how to maximize the effectiveness of virtual teams. This multi-module course will show participants how to value and build effective virtual teams. We will cover aspects of culture, process, and technology, and participants will have the opportunity to apply the concepts through experiential exercises. Participants will leave the course with concrete ideas for making their own teams more effective.