Workplaces today are experiencing constant change, competing priorities and increasing pressure. This practical course helps participants respond more effectively to uncertainty, reduce overwhelm and create greater stability for themselves, their teams and their organisation.
Is this course right for you?
If your workplace feels reactive, fast-moving or constantly changing, this course provides practical strategies to help you navigate uncertainty with greater confidence and clarity.
This course may be right for you if you:
- are managing competing priorities or workplace pressure
- lead or support teams during periods of change
- feel overwhelmed by constant disruption or uncertainty
- want practical tools to improve focus and decision-making
- need strategies to strengthen team resilience and stability
- work in complex or fast-paced public sector environments
What you’ll explore
Participants will explore practical approaches for managing uncertainty, improving communication and creating more stable and productive ways of working.
Topics include:
- understanding the causes and impacts of workplace chaos
- responding calmly and effectively under pressure
- practical prioritisation and problem-solving techniques
- improving communication during periods of change
- building resilience and adaptability in teams
- reducing reactive behaviours and improving focus
- leading through uncertainty with confidence
- creating sustainable and stable workplace practices
Benefits to You and Your Organisation
By attending this course, participants and organisations will benefit from:
- improved confidence when managing uncertainty and change
- stronger communication during high-pressure situations
- better prioritisation and decision-making skills
- increased resilience and adaptability across teams
- reduced stress caused by competing demands and disruption
- more stable, collaborative and productive workplace practices
- practical tools that can be applied immediately in the workplace
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
- leaders and managers
- emerging leaders
- project and team coordinators
- HR and People & Culture professionals
- public sector professionals navigating reform or change
- teams experiencing high workloads, uncertainty or organisational disruption
No prior leadership training is required.
Group Bookings
**For groups of five or more, IPAA SA can tailor the training to suit your organisation. Group bookings may also be eligible for a preferential rate. Complete the form, and our team will be in touch to discuss options. **
Learn about our speakers
Dr Desiree Beekharry
Founder
Manage the Conflict
Dr Desiree Beekharry has over 30 years’ experience in the professional field of stakeholder services in the environment of international airlines, VIP services, UN emergency mobilisation and conferences, project and program management and disaster management. She started with a Bachelor in Travel and Tourism Management and completed her academic education with a Doctor of Project Management focusing on Disaster Management. Understanding conflicts and project management seem to go hand in hand. With her background and experience with several cultures, Desiree has managed to understand much of the root of conflicts and why people behave the way they do.
Desiree is also a certified behavioural profiler in DISC, Driving Forces and Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
Desiree’s workshops are informed by experience, education and research in:
· The nature of conflicts, the effects of culture and diversity, the role of cognition and emotion, conflict and negotiation, conflict and leadership;
· The benefits of emotional intelligence for leaders;
· Project management, inter-organisational change and geographically dispersed teams;
· Program management and leadership;
· Disaster Management, Command & Control and Agile management;
· The role change plays in conflict.
Upcoming course availability
June 2026
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
Format
Face-to-face
Duration
1 half day
9:00am-12:30pm (8:45am registration)
Inclusions
Resources, workbook, morning tea and refreshments
Location
Adelaide CBD, SA 5000
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Costs
Personal Member $355
State Govt Employee Member $390
Corporate Member $405
Non-Member $440