Entrepreneurship - Linking Business and government
This series is for middle to senior-level public sector leaders, who are seeking to enhance and develop their management skills, as well as for those aspiring to the pathway to South Australian Executive Service (SAES).
We can bring this training to you
This series can be tailored to your organisation’s needs and delivered on your premises.
Entrepreneurship - Linking Business and government
Enhance your general management skills and take your leadership and strategic thinking capabilities to the next level. This dynamic series includes modules on introduction to management, finance, project management, operational excellence and strategic management. This fundamental series will build your core management skills for personal and organisational success.
We can bring this training to you
This series can be tailored to your organisation’s needs and delivered on your premises.
Entrepreneurship - Linking Business and government
This series is for middle to senior-level public sector leaders, who are seeking to enhance and develop their management skills, as well as for those aspiring to the pathway to South Australian Executive Service (SAES).
We can bring this training to you
This series can be tailored to your organisation’s needs and delivered on your premises.
Entrepreneurship - Linking Business and government
Enhance your general management skills and take your leadership and strategic thinking capabilities to the next level. This dynamic series includes modules on introduction to management, finance, project management, operational excellence and strategic management. This fundamental series will build your core management skills for personal and organisational success.
We can bring this training to you
This series can be tailored to your organisation’s needs and delivered on your premises.
Entrepreneurship - Linking Business and government
formerly Manage Budgets and Financial Plans
Are you a non-finance person working with financial reports, budgets or liaising with finance staff? Learn the fundamental elements of developing, contributing to, and managing budgets within the government budgeting framework. By the end of this course, you will feel confident in your ability to manage your budget and work with departmental finance teams and processes.
As well as expert input and resource manuals for future reference, here is an opportunity to work with colleagues across the public sector who are all tackling the same big challenges across 4 units:
Introduction to Supervision Management
Strategic Thinking
Managing Public Sector Budgets
Managing Your Project: An Introduction to Project Management
"Mark's public sector experience coupled with private world provides great context in his delivery of courses.”
Marc
PIRSA
“The course has given me an understanding of terminology used, processes managed by Finance and the important factors I need to consider when dealing with budget management.”
Betty
Department for Education
“I now have the appropriate knowledge to effectively manage my assigned budget and how to assess if a budget variation is cause for concern.”
Janine
DHW
“Think would be useful for all employees to undertake to gather further financial literacy.”
Marc
PIRSA
“Great environment for learning, the course was pitched for all financial knowledge levels with group participation encouraged.”
Janine
DHW
“Mark is a very skillful presenter who has extensive and relevant knowledge and was able to transmit it in a practical and entertaining way. Mark involved the group in discussions, and there was a good mix of exercises, group work and presentations across the two days. I added a lot to my own knowledge and in particular gained skills in how to apply the learning to my work. Overall it was high energy and insightful. Really enjoyed the training.”
Entrepreneurship - Linking Business and government
Are you a non-finance person working with financial reports, budgets or liaising with finance staff? Learn the fundamental elements of developing, contributing to, and managing budgets within the government budgeting framework. By the end of this course, you will feel confident in your ability to manage your budget and work with departmental finance teams and processes.
"Mark's public sector experience coupled with private world provides great context in his delivery of courses.”
Marc
PIRSA
“The course has given me an understanding of terminology used, processes managed by Finance and the important factors I need to consider when dealing with budget management.”
Betty
Department for Education
“I now have the appropriate knowledge to effectively manage my assigned budget and how to assess if a budget variation is cause for concern.”
Janine
DHW
“Think would be useful for all employees to undertake to gather further financial literacy.”
Marc
PIRSA
“Great environment for learning, the course was pitched for all financial knowledge levels with group participation encouraged.”
Janine
DHW
“Mark is a very skillful presenter who has extensive and relevant knowledge and was able to transmit it in a practical and entertaining way. Mark involved the group in discussions, and there was a good mix of exercises, group work and presentations across the two days. I added a lot to my own knowledge and in particular gained skills in how to apply the learning to my work. Overall it was high energy and insightful. Really enjoyed the training.”
Entrepreneurship - Linking Business and government
Gain a thorough insight into the workings of government in Australia. The course focuses on the working of government, the Australian and South Australian political system, and the role of the public sector.
“I think this is a great overarching course to give a better idea to public sector employees about the political system. All public sector employees should do it!”
Runa
Department for Health and Wellbeing
“I now have a better understanding of how government works and the value of the work that I do.”
Sorell
Dept for Environment and Water
“I feel far more confident in discussing relevant aspects of government operations with stakeholders engaged with my organisation.”
Entrepreneurship - Linking Business and government
Learn the key stages in the public policy process, and gain a clear understanding of the role of the public sector in policy development. This course is an essential introduction to public policy, particularly if you are working in government.
“Engagement from the tutor was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and allowed the class to ask questions at any point during the course.”
Entrepreneurship - Linking Business and government
formerly Negotiation Plus
Develop your negotiation skills and learn how you can reach ‘win-win’ outcomes in negotiation scenarios. You will gain the core framework and tools to prepare and execute an effective negotiation strategy, in order to arrive at a beneficial outcome.
“[Since returning to work I] Have identified a number of differences between engagement, consultation and negotiation. Will ensure I am well prepared (War Room meetings with my team), build a relationship prior to negotiating, build trust and ensure we reach a compromise for mutual gain.”
Entrepreneurship - Linking Business and government
Known as the ‘Hawthorne effect,’ as soon as something is measured, its performance improves; the challenge, however, is working out what to measure and when. This course will explore the many types and levels of performance measures so that you can focus on the activities that really count.
