Growing the Leader Within

This course maps to capability: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
COST Prices include GST and are subject to change
Please contact IPAA Queensland for more information.

Pre-Course Requirements

  • A 360 degree Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) survey will need to be completed prior to the attendance at this course. IPAA Queensland will contact participants before the course and send out the information pack.

Overview

Leadership has been identified as a priority development area for public sector agencies. This course provides you with the information, strategies and skills you need to enhance your leadership abilities. Through practical application via exercises, case studies and scenarios, you will have the opportunity to enhance your strategic thinking and planning, coaching and feedback skills. You will explore opportunities to motivate and reward staff in the public sector environment. A 360° feedback process will enable you to identify your own leadership strengths, style and areas for development. A leadership development plan will ensure you continue your development in the workplace.

Course Content

This course outlines management and leadership principles, frameworks and roles in the public sector context. It then goes on to explore emotional intelligence in leadership and the leader's role as coach and motivator. It focuses on development of strategic thinking and strategic relationships, leading change and leading teams. With a 360° leadership feedback process, it also provides valuable leadership development planning for participants.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course attendees should be able to:

  • demonstrate a greater understanding of management and leadership theories and frameworks relevant to the public sector context
  • demonstrate greater self awareness in relation to leadership style, strengths and areas for development
  • be more emotionally competent
  • more effectively coach, develop and motivate staff in the public sector
  • implement strategic thinking and planning tools and processes
  • lead change more effectively at the team and personal level
  • implement strategies to build a highly effective team
  • develop and implement a leadership development plan

Benefits to your organisation

  • more self-aware and effective leaders
  • leaders who can more effectively inspire and develop their staff
  • leaders who think and act more strategically

Benefits to you

  • a greater awareness of your leadership style, strengths and areas for development
  • increased leadership capability
  • a plan for ongoing leadership development