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Managing Global Change Masterclass

This course offers discounted rates for University of Sydney alumni, staff, students, and others. See the fees section below for more information.


Overview

Every business feels the effects of geopolitical disruption—your response is what matters.

This online interactive masterclass will guide your thinking to see the world more strategically, providing you with a framework leading to informed decisions in times of uncertainty, and enabling you to position your business ahead of the next shift

What you'll learn

By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:

  • Distinguish first-order, second-order and structural effects of geopolitical disruption.
  • Apply a diagnostic approach to identify the commercial and operational consequences of geopolitical shocks on their organisation.

Sydney Executive Plus

Delivered by Sydney Executive Plus, the Managing Global Change Masterclass is an interactive, online workshop that will help you learn how to see the world more strategically, make better decisions in times of uncertainty and position your business ahead of the next shift.

Content

  • Introduction to geopolitical disruption and why it matters
  • How your business can respond to disruption
  • Applying diagnostic frameworks in your business

This course is designed for leaders who need to read the geopolitical weather before it hits their business, not after.

Online, two-hour interactive workshop.
Read more about Sydney Short Courses delivery modes.

Standard enrolments:

  • New enrolments: $250

Discounted enrolments:


Bundle discounts:

  • 2 SE+ masterclasses: $220 each
  • 4 SE+ masterclasses: $175 each
  • Alumni + 4 SE+ masterclasses: $100 each

An understanding of business/organisational process and leadership.

All course materials are provided electronically. After enrolment, you will receive an email from Sydney Executive Plus with all the instructions you need to access the course materials and communications platforms.

All courses must be paid in advance of commencing your course. We accept the following payment methods:

  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express (only available for enrolments made through the Sydney Short Courses website)
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (for company invoices only)
  • Journal Transfer (for University of Sydney Staff only)


Please see our Payment Options for further information.

I have enrolled in a Sydney Executive Plus course, what happens now?

Once your enrolment has been processed, you will receive the following emails:

  • Enrolment confirmation: you will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
  • Tax invoice: the payer of your enrolment will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
  • Course reminders: you will receive emails from Sydney Executive Plus in the lead up to the course starting. These include information about the course and the schedule for online live sessions (but don't worry, there's no pre-reading).
  • Course materials: if you are enrolled in a sprint, you will get access to the online sprint hub the Monday before the sprint begins. If you are enrolled in a masterclass, all materials will be provided to you in the session.
  • Live session links: you will receive reminder emails the day before and the day of each live session containing the meeting link and meeting ID. If you are enrolled in a sprint, these links are also included in the sprint calendar.

If you haven’t received any emails from Sydney Executive Plus, please check your junk/spam folder and add executive.plus@sydney.edu.au to your safe senders list.

Contact us if you would like to discuss how Sydney Short Courses can support your organisational training needs through this course. Either as a group booking, whole course block booking, or customised delivery to meet your business requirements.

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Sessions

When Time Where Session Notes
Wed 25 Nov 2026 12pm - 2pm (UTC+11:00) Live - Online

Upcoming classes

Online

2026-11-25 Wed 25 Nov 2026 2026-11-25

12pm - 2pm (Sydney time)

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Facilitators

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Merriden Varrall

Merriden is a geopolitical strategist and business advisor with nearly three decades of experience across government, international organisations, think tanks, and the private sector. She combines...
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