" It is a very good course for all managers to undertake."

Lynette

"I have come away from the training with some clear initiatives to implement with my team, and also for myself."

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"Good combination of theory and practical tools to take away."

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"Scott is a very engaging presenter and is able to deliver quite heavy subject matter in an interesting way. "

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"I will be able to address some areas of my own EI that were a bit lower and be mindful of that when dealing with staff. I will also be able to support my team development in this area."

Lynette

“The presenter clearly had a huge body of knowledge to draw on. Being relatively new to government, I found his discussion around the way the SA gov’s Departments operate and behave very valuable, especially the comparisons with other states and countries.”

Anna

Department of Human Services

“[When I return to work I] will help support our organisations work to restructure and change the culture from a silo based view to and organisational view.”

Simon

SACE Board of SA

“[The most positive aspect of the course was] Presenter's knowledge. Very relevant to current situation. Workbook/tool kit looks very comprehensive so will be good to read and re-read.”

Catherine

SA Housing Authority

“I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect coming in but was pleased, and have used learnings in a few places this week.”

Anna

Department of Human Services

“During the workshop I wrote many notes and realized after I had devised a small strategy, I will formalize this. From today I will start recognizing achievements/successes.”

Fiona

SA Housing Authority

“I will use many of the ideas in my upcoming team planning day.”

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“I like the different frameworks that are presented.”

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“Scott was a good presenter and was easy to follow.”

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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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“It provided a lot of things to think about and adapt.”

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“[The most positive aspects of the course were] combination of practical exercises, discussion within our group and the theory made it interesting.”

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“Well paced course with interesting and relevant content.”

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“I liked how the different models were presented in historical sequence to demonstrate how views about leadership have changed over the years which fits in with the overall theme of being an adaptive leader.”

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“[When I return to work] I will take time to reflect on my leadership style/behaviours and use the checklists”

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“I wish I had done this ages ago. Everyone in management should do this course.”

Lynette

“It actually gave me new strategies rather than just confirming what I basically already knew.”

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“I will apply the model/ persuasion tips to influence changes in legislation, and stakeholders in meetings.”

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“[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.”

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“Great presenters, clearly had good knowledge of the course subject matter and were skilled in engaging the group in effective discussion.”

Amanda Dudgeon

Department for Environment and Water

“[I gained] greater understanding of mental illness. How to manage this issue sensitively and positively.”

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“[The most positive aspect of the course was] the tool kit for how to recognise mental health issues, provide support and initiate difficult conversations.”

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“Excellent course very useful wish I had done it years ago.”

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“The presenter was able to deliver a very difficult topic in way that was both engaging and informative.”

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“[The most positive aspect of the course was] How engaging the presenter, topical and fresh she kept the workshops.”

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“[The most positive aspect of the course was] The tools, knowledge and how to apply this.”

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