HR Cruises

Dr. Liz Lance
"Duct Tape and Cheat Codes: The Real HR Change Toolkit" (On Board/Workshop)

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Apply the Change Cheat Code model (Hear, Fear, Near, Cheer) to accurately diagnose where individuals and teams are within a change process.Apply the Change Cheat Code model (Hear, Fear, Near, Cheer) to accurately diagnose where individuals and teams are within a change process.
2. Utilize targeted HR tools and facilitation techniques to reduce resistance, build momentum, and support people through each stage of change.
3. Design a realistic and actionable change plan using human-centered strategies that account for emotional, cultural, and operational dynamics.

    

Session Description:

This fast-paced, highly interactive session gives HR professionals the real tools they need to lead change—when timelines are short, resistance is high, and the “plan” keeps shifting. Using the Change Cheat Code model (Hear, Fear, Near, Cheer), participants will explore the predictable stages of change and discover how to move people forward with practical strategies, facilitation techniques, and human-centered design. Expect group exercises, creative visuals, and a few laughs along the way. Attendees will leave with a tangible toolkit they can apply to any change—no matter how complex, emotional, or messy it gets.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Liz Lance is a change strategist, author of The Change Cheat Code, and seasoned HR transformation expert with over 15 years of experience guiding organizations through complex, high-stakes change. A trusted advisor to C-suites and frontline teams alike, Liz blends research-backed frameworks with practical, no-fluff tools HR professionals can actually use. Her work spans SaaS, healthcare, education, and government, and she’s known for delivering learning experiences that are insightful, high-energy, and refreshingly realistic.