We are often asked to ‘do more with less’ and in today’s climate, we must look at new ways to embrace this into our workplace culture. In this course, you will learn a series of ‘counterpoints’ to challenge the accepted thinking across a range of workplace issues from leadership, to staff training and even how we recruit and employ staff.
The Emerging Executive Development Series is comprised of 8 half-day units focused on providing public sector leaders with practical tools to apply in their workplace to enhance performance and productivity. Topics include:
Building a Constructive Culture
Responding to Turbulence
Team Power
Doing More with Less
Emotional Intelligence and Beyond
Understanding Lean Thinking
Positive Influencing Skills
Adaptive Leadership in the Public Sector
“[When I return to work I will] Reduce unnecessary emails and meetings; continue to adopt minimalist approach to tasks and communications.”
Jeanette
Department for Environment and Water
“[When I return to work I will] think of what an organization is, and then putting resources and focus in to that.”
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Natural Resources AMLR
“[When I return to work I will] define what NOT to do! (never been done before in my workplace before but so basic).”
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“I have a project where some of the frameworks are very relevant and will be useful immediately to guide our work.”
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“[When I return to work I will] Identify non-value adding tasks. Promote annual evaluation of the project/ business plan.”
Effective communication and collaboration are paramount for success in today’s fast-paced and diverse workplace. Understanding your communication style and being able to identify and adapt to others is the first step towards building strong, productive and professional relationships. Explore your communication style and how it can enhance your self-awareness, improve your interpersonal interactions, and ultimately boost your professional and personal growth.
In today’s workplace, it is crucial for employees not only to be able to communicate effectively with their peers and subordinates but also to persuade their superiors. Persuading up is a critical skill that enables individuals to influence your senior leaders’ decisions and get their buy-in for ideas, projects, and proposals.
