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UPCOMING EVENTS

25octAll Day29AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP FOR THE PATH AHEADOnline Event Organized By: ANZSOG

Event Details

If there is one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about leadership, it is the importance of authenticity. Good, authentic leaders generate trust and confidence. They are made not born. The best leaders go beyond management expertise and bring their authentic selves into their leadership. 

So, what’s holding you back from reaching your leadership potential? 

Join Harvard Kennedy School public policy lecturer Dr Dana Born, a distinguished former military leader, to better understand your personal story, find your distinctive leadership purpose and learn how to lead more effectively and meaningfully. 

This engaging online workshop held over 5 x 3-hour days will show you how to build your leadership abilities and help you take control of your career. The workshop also features individual and team tasks to complete outside of the online environment. 

You will learn to shift your leadership focus from “I” to ‘we”, use your own personal story to shape your leadership style and discover that authentic leadership is about leading by example and empowering others.  

Discover ideas, techniques and tools to grow your self-awareness, develop a ‘learning mindset’ and assist you in your leadership development journey. 

What do previous participants say?

“One of the best leadership programs I have undertaken.” 
“I learnt so much and it gave me a measure of my own leadership.” 
“Dana was a very attentive but appropriately direct and engaging facilitator. She really managed the online environment well.” 
“Dana’s positive attitude was infectious.” 
“I appreciated the opportunity to learn from and engage with other leaders who work in a variety of areas and contexts.” 
“As an introvert, I would say the online program suited my learning style as I felt more physically and emotionally comfortable.” 
“I thought it was an excellent course that challenged me to think about who I am and how that influences the people I lead. I’ll be doing some things differently as a result, and that is what I hope for when attending training. Thank you!” 
“Congratulations to Dana and the ANZSOG team. So impressive. I wasn’t disappointed!”

What will you learn?

Dr Born will guide you through case studies, individual exercises, debates and small-group discussions. You will create a leadership purpose statement to launch your own “true north” development plan. 

On completion of the workshop, you will:

have reflected on your leadership journey and the crucibles that have shaped you by examining your life story and experiences 
understand why leaders lose their way and the self-awareness needed to avoid this 
have explored how to build support teams and lead an integrated life 
understand the purpose of your leadership and empower other leaders, while optimising your own leadership effectiveness.

Who should attend?

Mid-to-senior-level managers in the public and not-for-profit sectors and those interested in their own leadership development and developing the leadership of others around them.

Who will lead the course?

Dr Dana H. Born – Faculty Chair, Senior Executive Fellows Program, Center for Public Leadership, Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), Distinguished Fellow in Moral Leadership with the HOW Institute for Society, as well as a retired Brigadier General with 30 years of service in the United States Air Force. Read Dr Born’s biography.

Event details

Orientation Session: Thursday 14 October 2021 (11am-12pm AEDT)

Program dates: 25 – 29 October, 2021 (5 days)

Duration: 9.30am – 12.30pm AEDT, 5 x 3-hour sessions

Location: Online (Zoom)

Cost:  $1,700 AUD (inc. GST)

ANZSOG Alumni receive a 15% discount.

Every person who completes the Executive Master of Public Administration, Executive Fellows Program, Towards Strategic Leadership or an international program becomes part of our alumni. Only one discount is redeemable for each registration.

This workshop will be delivered via Zoom providing a platform for inspiring and engaging delivery. Participants are encouraged to utilise a personal device if Zoom is unable to be accessed via work issued devices or network connections.

Preparation

All participants will receive access to ANZSOG’s eLearning site, Canvas, which will include workshop preparation materials and general workshop information. 

All students will receive a copy of the online version The Discover Your True North Field book.

The program’s success for you and others requires preparation, engagement and reflection. The pre-work, daily engagement, and post session reflection is part of the learning and leading journey. This program is a partnership we trust you will embrace.

Time

october 25 (Monday) - 29 (Friday)

Location

Online

Organizer

ANZSOG+61 3 8344 1990 Level 8, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Wellington

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25oct(oct 25)9:00 AM27(oct 27)4:30 PMThe 125th LGAQ Annual ConferenceMackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC) Event Organized By: LGAQ

26octAll Day27Tools and Skills for Policy PractitionersBrisbane Event Organized By: Policy Skills

Event Details

2 Day Workshop – In person and ONE remote connection place remaining

Interactive learning suitable for practitioners at all levels. Learn from experts with years of policy experience at all levels.

Co-author of the highly-acclaimed and longstanding Australia Policy Handbook, Peter Bridgman leads a two-day immersion in policy advice and production. Along with experienced policy professional, Nonie Malone, this is a workshop delivered by practitioners, not academics, and tailored to the work on your desk right now.

Topics Covered:

Develop new policy skills and build on your existing skills
Understand why developing policy advice is hard
Come away with new tools and frameworks to improve your analysis
Navigate the complex policy environment
Distinguish the elements of good policy and learn from policy failure
Know how to engage stakeholders effectively
See how policy practitioners lead and manage policy
Develop confidence in planning and execution for effective implementation and evaluation
Explore the interface between research, evidence, analysis, implementation and evaluation
Know how to balance control and flexibility to deal with uncertainty

Download the PDF Brochure for full course details.

Course Outline

Day One: Policy in Context

Policy Issues
- What is “public policy” and why is it important?
- How do issues become policy issues?
- Prioritising competing policy issues
Policy analysis
- How do we analyse policy issues?
- Analytical tools and concepts
- Innovative thinking
How to make a difference: policy instruments
- What tools do we have to make a difference?
- Which tools are the right ones?
- Understand legislation: when to use it and when not to use it
Policy players
- Methods for effective stakeholder communication
- Ministers and Cabinet / Council
- The role of the policy analyst
- Managing up essentials: influential communication and action

Day Two: Policy in Action

Coordinating policy action inside government
- Consultation with other agencies
- The role and influence of central agencies
Policy decision making
- Policies that make sense to decision makers
- Framing policy arguments
Implementation and evaluation challenges
- Implementation as success and failure
- How do we know if our policies achieved the desired result?
Integrating policy lessons
- Essentials for good policy making
- Dealing with uncertainty and time pressures
- Project management for policy and programs
- Managing in: maintaining and upgrading your own and your team’s policy capability

Time

october 26 (Tuesday) - 27 (Wednesday)

Location

Brisbane

Organizer

Policy SkillsPolicy Skills is a collaborative operation of Peter Bridgman, Australia’s most-recognised policy leader and Nonie Malone, a highly experienced policy manager. We present public offer programs delivered by ourselves and other policy area specialists. PO Box 5418 West End QLD 4101

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27oct(oct 27)9:00 AM28(oct 28)5:00 PMHuman Resources ConferenceLuna Park Event Organized By: LGNSW

Event Details

The 2021 Human Resources Conference is a “not-to-be-missed” opportunity to be inspired by thought leaders and top practitioners who are the forefront of people and business management. Hear about the latest innovations, case studies and research that will enhance your knowledge and help you and your organisation to stay agile in today’s ever-evolving work environment.
Hear from keynote presenters, case studies and panel discussions, with topics including HR, flexible working, inclusion and diversity, employee engagement, technology and more.
Set against the spectacular backdrop of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, the HR Conference event at Luna Park, will provide you with a unique experience.
Our LGNSW Welcome Networking event will be held at the Palais in Luna Park, from 6pm until 8pm. Conference Day 1 and Day 2 (27 & 28 October) will be held in the Crystal Ballroom within Luna Park, with the Conference dinner and entertainment to be held in the Crystal Ballroom overlooking Sydney Harbour and the wonderful boardwalk on 27 October at 6.30pm.

Time

27 (Wednesday) 9:00 AM - 28 (Thursday) 5:00 PM

Location

Luna Park

Milsons Point NSW

Organizer

LGNSWLocal Government NSWlgnsw@lgnsw.org.au Level 8, 28 Margaret Street Sydney NSW 2000

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28octAll Day29Council Best Practice Showcase, Conference and Annual General MeetingAdelaide Entertainment Centre Event Organized By: LGASA

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Day Two: Policy in Action

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