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August 13, 2026

Back to School. Are you Ready for Change?

20th Year of Cairn, Cairn Guidance, Systems Simulations

It’s Back-to-School time. Are you Ready for Change?

Every school year begins with… 

New staff. 

New initiatives. 

New priorities. 

New curriculum. 

New expectations.

New opportunities.

Change is coming. And people experience change differently.

Some are eager to jump in.

Some need time.

Some ask questions.

Some quietly resist.

Successful change is about understanding where people are, meeting them there, and helping them move forward together. 

That’s exactly what you’ll learn through our Making Change™ and Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ Training of Trainers (TOT). If you’re a school building or district administrator, curriculum director, professor in higher education, nonprofit K-12 partner, or anyone else preparing for a new school year, launching a strategic initiative, onboarding new staff, or leading organizational change, this TOT is for you!

Our TOT is about building YOUR confidence, facilitation skills, and systems-thinking mindset to lead meaningful conversations, navigate resistance, and create lasting change within your organization.


Get a Preview of the Experience

Curious what you’ll explore during the TOT? We’ve included two of the practical resources participants use to spark conversations, build shared understanding, and navigate change.

Download a free preview:

Making Change™

Adopter Types – understand why people respond to change differently and learn strategies for engaging each type.

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Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™

Components of Successful Change – explore the essential elements that help organizations create meaningful, lasting change.

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These are just two examples of the facilitator

tools and frameworks you’ll learn to use during the TOT.



Who Has Attended the TOT in the Past?

  • National Nonprofits supporting adolescent health and reproductive well-being, such as Power to Decide
  • Community Health and Wellness Organizations advancing healthy communities, such as Sullivan 180
  • Children’s Mental Health Organizations leading systems and partnership work, such as Pinnacle Partners
  • Statewide Public Health Organizations supporting schools and youth-serving professionals, such as Healthy Futures Texas
  • Elected Officials and Small Business Owners interested in change management
  • Executive Directors of local organizations

Here’s what past TOT attendees are saying about the experience:

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Join Us This October

Our inaugural Training of Trainers takes place this October in Louisville, Kentucky.

Choose the experience that’s right for you:

  • Making Change™ (2-day Training)
  • Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ (2-day Training)
  • Attend both for the complete four-day experience and receive bundled pricing

If you’re looking for one professional development opportunity that will strengthen your facilitation skills, deepen your understanding of change, and expand your impact long after the training ends, this is it.

Register Here
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