Content

  • The difference between a manager and a leader.
  • Characteristics of great leaders (and bad leaders).
  • 21st Century requirements of managers including essential people skills.
  • Critical review of current Leadership theories.
  • Self-assessment of Leadership Competencies based on public sector models.
  • Generation of personal Action Plan to target competency development needs.
  • Authentic Leadership model and exercises.
  • Emotional Intelligence including case study and self- assessment.

Outcomes

  • Understand the core competencies of a 21st Century manager and leader.
  • Critically evaluate current Leadership theories.
  • Understand Authentic Leadership theory and how to apply it to your role.
  • Understand Emotional Intelligence.
  • Assess your own EQ and identify areas for improvement.
  • Implement a Personal Plan to develop Leadership / EQ competencies.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for anyone who is developing skills in leading or managing people.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation

  • Improved manager competence and engagement.
  • Enhanced team effectiveness and cohesion.
  • Improved emotional intelligence.

This course is also available online.

Learn about our speakers

Samantha Young M.Psych. (Clin.), M.B.A, B.A. (Hons.), MAPS, GAICD

Co-Founder Humn / Clinical Psychologist
Humn

Samantha brings a unique combination of senior management and commercial experience, psychological intervention skills and Masters-level formal education in both business and psychology to her clinical, training, coaching and consulting work. Sam has delivered training for IPAA for over ten years with consistently positive participant feedback and is a sought after facilitator and keynote speaker, working with hundreds of employees and managers every year. The 21st Manager series designed by Sam in conjunction with IPAA incorporates the latest in psychological research, leadership theory and neuroscience and is now in its tenth year.

Samantha has worked as a Consultant with Boston Consulting Group, Sales & Marketing Manager for The Body Shop and Strategy Manager for Myer GraceBros. Samantha holds Bachelor and Postgraduate qualifications in business and psychology, including a Master Degree in Clinical Psychology and an MBA from Melbourne University. Samantha has completed the Company Director’s Course and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Samantha was until recently CEO of Human Psychology, one of Adelaide’s largest psychological services providers, and is now co-Founder of Humn, a global movement redefining workplace mental health, where genuine care meets innovative leadership through psychosocial safety certification. Humn's mission is to safeguard wellbeing in every workplace. Samantha has extensive experience consulting to the SA public sector over nearly two decades and she is able to share real world scenarios to make workshops practical, applied and engaging.

Upcoming course availability

In person

May 2025

Wednesday, 07 May 2025

BOOKED OUT - Add yourself to the waitlist and we will be in contact if a position becomes available: https://sa.ipaa.org.au/pdwaitlist/

Format
Face-to-face

Duration
1 half day 9:00am-12:30pm (8:45am registration)

Contact us for alternate duration and delivery style options

Competency framework
First Line Manager Common (ASO3-ASO5)
Middle Manager Core (ASO6-ASO8)

Inclusions
Workbook, resources and morning tea

Location
IPAA SA Level 6, 12 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000
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Costs
Professional Member $355
State Govt Employee Member $390
Corporate Member $405
Non-Member $440

This course is also available in-agency. Please contact us for further information

This course is part of the 21st Century Manager series. Register for the full series and save up to 10%.

The 21st Century Manager series is comprised of 6 half-day units that address core management competencies:

  • Authentic Leadership Skills for Managers
  • Managing Wellbeing
  • Ethics in Action – Leadership Skills for the Public Sector
  • Managing Different Personalities
  • Leadership Communication Skills
  • Positive Psychology for Managers (PERMA+)

  • “Since the course I have introduced a team building exercise in my Unit meetings to create a positive culture and have improved my communication skills with the team and also it helps me to deal with different personalities in the team and how to handle the difficult situations when arises.”

    A, Department for Child Protection