# Adaptability Training > Adapting to Change is one of Bodhih’s much asked for programs. Customised programs by Bodhih since 2008. - Source: https://bodhih.com/adapting-to-change/ - Publisher: Bodhih Training (Bengaluru, India; since 2008) - Last updated: 2026-10-15 - Contact: solutions@bodhih.com · +91 99000 11601 --- Adapting to Change Adapting to Change is one of Bodhih’s much asked for programs. Along with highlighting the governing principles of the change process ## At a glance - **Duration:** Recommended: 1 day in person (09:30–17:30), or 3 × 2.5-hour live virtual sessions, plus a 90-day follow-up during a live change - **Who it’s for:** Employees at every level, from new joiners to senior professionals - **Format:** In person · Live virtual · Blended - **Where:** India & 7 regions worldwide - **Track record:** Since 2008 · 2,000+ companies Adaptability training is a program that helps employees build a prepared change mindset, accept change faster and overcome resistance to it. It covers the principles of the change process, moving from blame to acceptance, staying steady under ambiguity and criticism, and using emotional intelligence as a change response. Bodhih runs it in 1 day, with a 90-day follow-up. - Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions - Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change - Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions **Where and how:** adaptability training as an in-person workshop in [Bengaluru](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-bangalore/), [Mumbai](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-mumbai/), [Delhi NCR](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-new-delhi/), [Gurugram](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-gurugram/), [Hyderabad](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-hyderabad/), [Chennai](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-chennai/), [Pune](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-pune/), [Kolkata](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-kolkata/), [Ahmedabad](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-ahmedabad/) and [Jaipur](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-jaipur/); as a live online course; or delivered overseas in [Dubai](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-dubai/), [Singapore](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training-in-singapore/) and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Last reviewed 15 Oct 2026 by [Siddharthan VGJ](https://bodhih.com/siddharthan-vgj/), Founder · Bodhih Training, Bengaluru Adapting to change, Adapting to Change in workplace Adapting to change is developing a well-prepared change mindset, and creating strategies to beat resistance to change ## What is Bodhih’s workshop on adapting to changes in the work environment? Adapting to Changeis one of Bodhih’s much asked for programs. Along with highlighting the governing principles of the change process, this program specifically brings focus on the advantages of change itself. It has a specific and measurable approach with tools and techniques for directing and supporting individuals on a change intervention journey. ## Why is Adapting to Change important in today’s business environment? “Change is the only constant” is a maxim that is critical to follow across businesses and cultures. With continuous innovation as a global benchmark, the wired world embraces newer technologies, and challenges the old mindsets of consumers, and partners alike. Businesses are waking up to the possibility of offering every conceivable variant across product and services. It is in this context that Adapting to Change skills are mandatory to adopt and master. ## Adapting to changes in business is a continual process that companies invest substantial amount of moneys and expertise Bodhih’s ‘Adapting to Change’session is a widely researched topic with academic frameworks that guide real world application. One contemporary cited model that is used in [**Bodhih’s workshop on Adapting to Change**](https://bodhih.com/workshops/) best practices consists of: creating an urgency-forming a coalition- setting a vision- powerfully communicate- celebrate short term wins – and wire for sustainability. ## What are the traps if Adapting to Change training is absent? When adapting to change in the workplace, skills are absent in a company, it is usually seen that employees dilute vision, energy and the overall will power to focus on a task, objective or initiative. Overall productive drops, attention to quality suffers, and businesses lose market edge, consumer share and often irreparable damage is done to the product or services brand. When change adaptation processes are not implemented, the employees are overwhelmed which leads to higher attrition rates and star performers to exit, thereby weakening the company’s potential for superior results. ## What does Bodhih’sAdapting to Change training cover? At its core, adapting to change session training is about understanding change, developing a well-prepared mindset for change, creating a strategy to deal with resistance to change, adapting to ambiguity and responding using [emotional intelligence](https://bodhih.com/emotional-intelligence-at-workplace/). ## Kicking off with class exercises and presentations, Bodhih’sAdapting to Change training program educates participants on how to develop an appreciation: why change happens, establishing the principles of change, and aligning employee objectives to change. ## Adapting to change training includes a deep dive on participant mindsets. Learners through honest discussions analyse the various change possibilities, discovers what it means by preparing a mindset for change. The class facilitator brings on the radar screen the various areas of possible change and analysing what could be the focus of future change – people, market, project, policy and role. The session concludes by a role play and workbook activity that summarises the power of preparation and applying preparation mindset to changes. ## Adapting to change in the workplace begins with acceptance. Participants thereafter through group discussions, video presentation, and discussions appreciate the critical role of accepting changes in building traction and getting things done. The discussion focusses on accepting rather than blaming, and underscores the importance of spontaneity, and approaches to adapt personal inter-personal style to suit people and situations. Through role plays and workbook activity, learners practice spontaneity, and developing competencies to overcome change related challenges. ## Adapt to changes and learn new things need comfort with uncertainty Bodhih’s facilitators are seasoned professionals who create linkages between skills picked up in the workshops and then to apply them in participant’s current roles. This is done through specific illustrations and analogies and is true for the next session at the Adapting to Change training program –Adapting to Ambiguity. ## Adapting to change in life is similar to adapting to change at work. This session uses class exercises, group activity, and video presentations to equip participants with clear steps to understand, accept, manage ambiguities. The learners understand that ambiguity is part and parcel of the change process, learn ways to adapt by showing interest in new experiences. ## At Bodhih, adapting to change in the business workshop is a popular session that is part of a larger Leadership skills training suite. The session draws richly from research done around organizational Adapting to Change best practices and published literature on an individual’s change journey. ## The heart of the Adapting to Changein the business environment program lies in the powerful session that highlights the strategies to use emotional intelligence as a change response. This section highlights the foundations of emotional intelligence and especially the competencies needed to deal with anger and sense of failure. Learners through a role play and debrief are instructed to deal with people and change situations in a sensitive way. Concluding parts of the session are about handling criticisms in a constructive manner. ## Adapting to change management is about managing the resistances that automatically is expected in any adapt changes journey. The powerful session delivered through class presentations; scenario explorations educates participants to believe in the potency of adopting Adapting to Change structures that continually scans the environment to early spot possible resistances. Learners experiment with tools and techniques that focusses on building towards short term wins. It is here that class participants, see the vital need to create short term targets rather than one long term goal through analysing potential pros and cons of targets. The class facilitator pinpoints the criticality of succeeding on an early goal that thereafter boosts the entire Adapting to Change initiative. ## How would you gain from Adapting to Change in life training workshop workshops at Bodhih? Bodhih customizes its Adapting to Changetraining programs along the ADDIE model. Workshop experiences are analysed, designed, developed and delivered that are solution focused and include a range of blended training pedagogy such as role plays, group exercises, self-assessment tools, management games, individual activities, videos, case studies, facilitation, discussions and more. In addition to the ADDIE model, the Adapting to Changesessions takes advantage of the experiential adult-learning process of concrete experience – reflective observation – abstract conceptualization – active experimentation. **The edge in Bodhih’sAdapting to Changein the workplace classes comes from** researched industry learnings, current best practices and academic insights. The workshop takeaways ensure that learnings are grasped and applied at all levels within a company and its individuals. The long-term benefits are to institutionalise Adapting to Changeskills by embedding effective communication structures, developing cross functional frameworks, that are contextual and cognizant of specific resistance nuances. ## What is Bodhih’s promise on Adapting to Changein the business place training workshops? Managers across industries and functions and executive level participants who have attended Bodhih’s sessions on Adapting to Change talk of the changed individual and team behaviours, namely, how employees demonstrate lesser resistance, higher positivity in embracing change, and most importantly seek fresh ideas to counter and master change by turning in to competent change agents themselves. ## Sample training plan: 1-day hands-on design This one-day workshop helps employees move through change with less resistance and more control. Each participant brings one change they are living through right now: a new system, a reorganisation, a new manager or a shift in role. They map where the change touches them, reframe blame into acceptance, practise working through ambiguity when the rules keep shifting, respond to criticism with emotional steadiness and plan short-term wins. The capstone is a restructure simulation where the news arrives on a Monday morning. 76% hands-on practice · 6.8 contact hours · Cohort: 12–24 participants · In person · Live virtual ### Day 1: From resisting to steering Participants leave with a map of their own change, practised responses to ambiguity and criticism and a short-term wins plan. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Change five things (Energiser) 2. 10:00–11:00 · My change map (Diagnostic) 3. 11:15–11:45 · Why change happens here (Concept burst) 4. 11:45–13:00 · From blame to acceptance (Skill drill) 5. 13:45–14:45 · The shifting-rules game (Business game) 6. 14:45–15:30 · Steady under criticism (Role-play) 7. 15:45–16:45 · Restructure Monday (Simulation) 8. 16:45–17:30 · My 90-day change plan (Action planning) Recommended: 1 day in person (09:30–17:30), or 3 × 2.5-hour live virtual sessions, plus a 90-day follow-up during a live change. A sample design: every Bodhih program is customised after a short needs analysis. ### How long is adapting to change training? The recommended design is one day in person, from 09:30 to 17:30, followed by a 90-day plan built around a live change. It also runs as three live virtual sessions of 2.5 hours each over two weeks. A half-day version suits large frontline groups. ### What activities are included in adapting to change training? Participants work on a change they are living through. They map where it touches them, reframe blame into acceptance, play a supply chain game where the rules change every eight minutes, practise staying steady under criticism and handle a restructure announced on a Monday morning. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is adaptability training? ### Who is the Adapting to Change program for? Employees at every level, from new joiners to senior professionals. Bodhih tailors the examples, case studies and depth to your industry, culture and team level. ### How long is the Adapting to Change program? Bodhih recommends 1 day in person (09:30–17:30), or 3 × 2.5-hour live virtual sessions, plus a 90-day follow-up during a live change. The length can be shortened or extended after a needs analysis. ### Can Adapting to Change be delivered online? Yes. Adapting to Change can run in person at your location, as live virtual sessions for distributed or hybrid teams, or as a blended journey that adds self-paced learning on Bodhih.org between sessions. ### How is the impact of Adapting to Change measured? Success measures for Adapting to Change are agreed with you before design, as part of the ADDIE model. Bodhih can add pre- and post-program assessments on AssessAll and manager check-ins to track behaviour change.