BrightRock, in collaboration with experts, including faculty from GIBS Business School, has launched a series of Change Science Masterclasses, as an extension to its Change Programme. These masterclasses are designed to provide participants with the insights and tools needed to make changes successfully and develop habits that stick. The inaugural Change Science Masterclass series took place successfully during June and July, providing a blueprint for future Change Science Masterclass programmes, made just for you by BrightRock.
About the Change Science Masterclass
The Change Science Masterclass is a comprehensive six-week online programme aimed at helping individuals understand and navigate change in their lives. Based on recent scientific research, the programme offers a structured approach to change, facilitated by experts in the field. Participants engage in group-oriented activities, live virtual sessions, and receive a Change Toolkit, including a change journal and care package aimed at supporting their Change journey.
The programme is conducted online, featuring three live, virtual one-hour sessions. The curriculum covers essential topics such as the science of change, developing a change-ready mindset, overcoming resistance to change, and making changes that become life habits.
Brain Skills For Change with Dr Kirti Ranchod, Developing Adaptive Resilience with Jenny Lorenzo, and The Power of Community with Dr Frank Magwegwe are just some of the topics that will guide and equip participants with relevant expert know-how in navigating life transformations. Special features of the programme include a live, virtual graduation celebration and access to a community of faculty and participants.
Meet the Experts
The Change Science Masterclass is brought to life by a team of distinguished experts, each bringing a unique and profound expertise to the programme. Dr Kirti Ranchod is renowned for her extensive clinical experience in medicine and neurology, focusing on memory, brain health, and brain skills training. Her insights into the science of change help participants harness the power of their brains to adapt and thrive.
Jenny Lorenzo is a respected organisational development practitioner, team and executive coach, and process and learning facilitator. Her practical and transformative approach equips participants with the tools to develop adaptive resilience and navigate change confidently.
Dr. Frank Magwegwe adds a deeply inspirational element to the masterclass, with his incredible journey from homelessness to becoming a recognized organizational leader and academic. His expertise in community building and personal development provides invaluable guidance on leveraging strengths and community support to achieve lasting change. Together, these experts form a powerhouse team dedicated to helping individuals become change-ready and change-fit.
The programme director is Gillian Cross, a designer of learning development journeys for people-first organisations that improve the world of work.
Why People are Joining the Change Science Masterclass?
Change Science, a discipline pioneered by BrightRock and draws from psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience. It underscores that anyone can change, and every change presents an opportunity. This programme is designed to coach participants to become change-ready and change-fit by understanding their brain personality, brain plasticity, and how to overcome resistance and obstacles to change. Participants will learn the power of small habits, how to deal with setbacks and how to make lasting changes.
The Change Science Masterclass goes hand in hand with the Change Exchange from BrightRock, an asking, learning, sharing, changing online space to help people navigate life’s big change moments. BrightRock’s needs-matched life insurance is a world first – it’s made just for you at the start and then changes as your life changes.
For more information, visit changescience.co.za