360° SURVEY

In the month preceding the commencement of the program, participants complete a 360° survey on core leadership and management competencies. Findings from the survey facilitate the development of an individual action plan that assists each participant to extract optimal value from the program.

COACHING SESSION

During the first coaching session, participants receive feedback from their 360° survey and draft their individual action plan for the program.

RESIDENTIAL PREPARATION

Prior to the first of two intensive residential sessions, participants prepare case studies based upon on their own workplace experiences. These case studies are utilised during the residential workshops, helping participants to ground the learning experience within the context of their own workplace.

RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOPS (3 days)

Day one focuses on the dynamics of effective leadership and management. Participants identify areas of opportunity to align their current and desired levels of capability as managers.

Core Leadership and Management Competencies
Participants explore what it takes to be an effective leader and manager. A strengths-based approach provides a dynamic platform for participants to achieve greater insight into their own leadership and managerial competencies.  Participants identify ways that strengths can be leveraged and areas for development addressed.

Authenticity, Leadership & Management
Participants are introduced to a values-based leadership framework as they take a deep dive into the relationship between authenticity and effective leadership. This module explores the importance of building a sustainable management style upon solid foundations. Participants consider how effectively they synthesise the sometimes conflicting needs of team members.

Day two commences the process of developing core leadership and managerial competencies. 

Team Dynamics
The Team Dynamics module builds on the previous day’s modules as participants explore the practical implications of managing diverse and challenging teams. Participants examine the qualities shared by high-performing teams and identify effective strategies to foster cultures that support optimal teamwork.

Driving Performance
The Driving Performance module looks at what it takes to maximise one’s own performance, to create a high-performing team, and to foster a team ethos in which high performance is the norm. This module also covers techniques involved in coaching others and building individual capability.

Leadership, Presence & Influence
This module focuses on practical ways to influence at different levels - interpersonal, team and organisational. Participants will explore a range of tactics in theory before applying them at a practical level to their own situation at work.

Personal Vision & Brand
The Personal Vision and Brand module assists participants to articulate their own vision for themselves as a manager and leader. A candid presentation from an accomplished leader encourages participants to build a brand for themselves. The module concludes with participants committing to specific steps that they will take in progressing their leadership development prior to the subsequent coaching session.

COACHING SESSION

The coaching session ensures participants integrate their learnings and skills from the residential program back into their everyday life at work and addresses any key challenges they face in the implementation of their plans.

MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP (1 day)
Managerial Communications Competencies

This Management Communications module commences with an exploration of one’s own preferred style of communicating and the impact of one’s style on others. This full day workshop focuses on effective communication at interpersonal, team and organisational levels.

COACHING SESSION
The week 13 coaching session focuses on how the participant is progressing in relation to their individual action plan.  

MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP (1 day)
Change Management

Themes include change in oneself (building adaptability and flexibility), strategic change management, operational change, and overcoming resistance to change. At this workshop participants will also commence a project that needs to be completed prior to the next residential workshop. 

RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOPS (2 days)

Day One: Strategic Problem Solving

The day involves participants working on scenario-based case studies, using a strategic problem-solving framework. Through this they will develop skills in strategic problem analysis and decision-making, taking into consideration the impact on individuals, teams and the organisation. They will also present their project during this session.

At the Management in Times of Crisis workshop, a presentation from a highly regarded executive will set the scene for an interactive debate around change and its impacts. In light of the current economic and environmental challenges, this module provides an opportunity for participants to explore their own approach to change and pressure, and how it impacts others. Recent real-life examples of strong leadership under difficult circumstances are also reviewed.

COACHING SESSION  (week 20)

This session wraps up the program, providing an opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and firmly focus on areas for ongoing improvement.