Over the coming month there is an exciting range of workshops available to professional staff to enhance and build your skills and capabilities!
If you are looking to spark new ideas and further your professional development, we have six different courses available over the next six weeks. From coaching skills to leadership fundamentals, there is plenty on offer. Find out more and enrol in any of the below courses via the Staff Learning Portal.
Facilitation skills – Tuesday 29 April
Unlock the secrets to leading productive and engaging meetings and workshops with our comprehensive guide. This program covers an introduction to what you need to know to become an effective facilitator, from preparation to execution and evaluation and is ideal for team leaders.
EQ (Emotional Intelligence) Experience – Wednesday 30 April
When it comes to happiness and success at work and in everyday life, emotional intelligence (EQ) has been shown to matter just as much as IQ. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to communicate effectively, empathise with others, and overcome challenges. In this workshop, Nathan Jones, Director, Mood Institute, will take you on an immersive journey – featuring engaging activities to harness emotions effectively, driving enhanced workplace relationships and success.
Coaching skills for leaders – Tuesday 6 May
Coaching can be an empowering and effective way of developing people’s skills and abilities and boosting individual and team performance. We often think of coaching as only being for executives or sporting stars – but it is an excellent skill for leaders to have in their toolbox!
This full-day workshop aims to help participants understand the value of coaching, to develop and deepen their coaching skills and learn how to set up a conversation for success. The workshop will help participants to develop their coaching competency and practice their skills in a safe and supportive learning environment. The facilitator, Julie Lines, is an ICF Credentialed Coach (PCC), coach educator and trainer, who is regularly involved in the delivery of ICF accredited coach training programs.
More than follow the leader – Wednesday 7 May
Effective leadership is important for success in the workplace. However, good leadership alone is not enough – followers also play a critical role. Facilitated by Dr Ruth Sims, this workshop will introduce professional staff members who have leadership responsibilities to the idea of followership and to ways that followers and leaders can work well together.
Advanced Negotiation Skills (HEO8+) – Thursday 8 May
Negotiation is a key skill for leaders and professionals, but few people have had any formal training in it. In the workplace, negotiations range from the formal to the informal, from those that prioritise outcomes to those that prioritise relationships, and from the very competitive to the very collaborative.
This course, facilitated by Gary Edwards, is designed to help professionals gain an insight into their current negotiation behaviours and preferences, to understand the fundamental framework for all negotiations and to develop the skills and micro-skills that are necessary to navigate through the range of negotiations they face in the workplace. We’ll use your own situations and case studies to enable you to apply these skills in the workplace.
Leadership Fundamentals – Tuesday 13 May
Stepping into your first leadership role can be both challenging and exciting! How you navigate this transition can have a huge impact on your career and confidence.
In this workshop designed for aspiring leaders, or those who have recently commenced their leadership journey, we will explore the key concepts, skills and behaviours of leadership, to navigate and overcome common challenges faced by new leaders. Facilitated by Pia Grimm, Senior L&D Consultant, this workshop is a great way to build a strong foundation, for now and the future, and highlight your leadership potential.
Click here to enrol in any of the above courses.