“Presented in an interesting forum with relevant examples and tailored to a public sector environment using real time problems and examples, truly appreciated.”
Jayne
NALHN
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“Presented in an interesting forum with relevant examples and tailored to a public sector environment using real time problems and examples, truly appreciated.”
Jayne
NALHN
“The course has provided with me with fantastic tools and strategies to manage projects more effectively and efficiently and provide easy updates to others as required.”
Sheree
SA Health, SAAS
““[When I get back to work] I'll be better able to prepare and manage tasks and projects by being better informed of the planning processes required.”
Simon
The SACE Board of South Australia
The presenter (Mark) provided some very useful examples based on his experience in the field and the folder with all the information is a very valuable resource. The diversity of worksites and experiences amongst the group also made for very interesting learning.”
Catherine
Department for Education
“Planning, structuring, content was great. Mark was fantastic; very knowledgeable.”
Simon
The SACE Board of South Australia
“My mindset around how I do projects was the big take away. At the moment I'm doing projects here and there in addition to my current work (non-project). This course helped identify how to take a project mindset, as opposed to a 'process'.”
Scott
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
Do you want to have a positive, constructive, and evidence-based conversation with the community or your stakeholders?
During this course, you will explore the strategies and tools you can use to hear from and empower a diversity of voices. Learn how you can build social licence through trust to create positive engagement from all parties; from the media to the public and stakeholders.
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.
This course is part of the Fundamental Skills of Management Series (online). Register for the full series and save up to 15% on the full price of each course.
Read MoreAs 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:
"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.”
Gabrielle
Department of Human Services
This course is part of the Fundamental Skills of Management Series (online). Register for the full series and save up to 15% on the full price of each course.
Read MoreAs 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:
“Mark was one of the best presenters I've had. He was knowledgeable and was able to tailor the exercises and discussions to the people in the room.”
Troy
Department for Innovation and Skills
“The presenter was engaging - the experiences in public sector management valuable.”
Chris
Department of Jobs and Small Business
“I really enjoyed this course - perfect for what I needed”
Troy
Department for Innovation and Skills
“What I learned will influence how I present data in future, especially using graphs and 'picto charts' most appropriately (not to overuse or misuse). I will be able to more effectively "tell a story with data" about what is truly happening; and am better equipped to assist decision makers to make better informed and more transparent decisions.”
Janetta
Department for Innovation and Skills
“Mark is so enthusiastic he makes a potentially dry topic enjoyable and interesting. It is great to be able to draw on the expertise of such an individual.”
Ceris
PIRSA
“I felt the explanations of the theoretical side was then applied to practical examples. This very much helped my learning of the material and illustrated the application of this knowledge in how it could be used in a real-life setting.”
Peter
South Australia Police
“My presentation and explanation of my data tables will be much improved.”
DHS
GRANTS SA
“I believe many people would get great benefit in undertaking this course. It is great for data people (those who analyse data in their work), but I believe it would also be useful to managers/decision makers in improving their understanding of how data analysis is done and where it comes from.”
Peter
South Australia Police