Preparing Yourself for Change
22mBeginner2026-07-31
Authors

Erin Shrimpton
Organizational Psychologist, Executive Coach, Culture Change Consultant
Course details
Change at work is no longer occasional or clearly explained. It is constant, overlapping, and increasingly driven by systems, technology, and AI. This course covers why change feels so destabilizing and gives you practical tools to stay grounded, regain clarity, and respond intentionally when information is incomplete. Explore how to separate facts from assumptions, regulate your emotional responses, and apply sensemaking as a core skill for navigating uncertainty. Build the human judgment and adaptability needed to work effectively in modern, AI-shaped environments.
Learning objectives
Recognize your default reactions to unexpected change.
Separate facts, assumptions, and emotional responses when information is unclear.
Choose stabilizing responses in moments of uncertainty.
Navigate system- and AI-driven change without treating unclear signals as personal or final.
Commit to one practical behavior to use the next time change occurs.
Learning objectives
Recognize your default reactions to unexpected change.
Separate facts, assumptions, and emotional responses when information is unclear.
Choose stabilizing responses in moments of uncertainty.
Navigate system- and AI-driven change without treating unclear signals as personal or final.
Commit to one practical behavior to use the next time change occurs.
Concepts
Introduction
- Why change feels different now
- Why your reactions make sense
- The world will change, and so can you
Sensemaking When Information Is Incomplete
- Making sense of change without the full picture
- The 60-second clarity split - Known, assumed, and felt
Regaining Stability without Forcing Control
- Why control isn't the goal
- Stabilizing moves you can use immediately
- Strategic moves that build stability
- Resetting when you spiral
Navigating System and AI-Driven Change
- When change comes from systems, not people
- Don't internalize system signals
Applying the Skill Going Forward
- The ongoing change playbook
- You don't need certainty to move forward