Over the coming month, an exciting range of workshops will be 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 several courses available. From Foundations of Inclusive Leadership to Getting things done – for Leaders, there is plenty on offer. Find out more and enrol via the Staff Learning Portal.
Foundations of Inclusive Leadership – 27 May 2025
Flinders University is a culturally diverse community which recognises that each student and staff member brings their own unique capabilities, experiences and characteristics. Diversity and Inclusion are core to our organisational culture and values, and aims to provide an environment which is creative, innovative, flexible and productive. This workshop provides leaders with the foundational knowledge and skills required to bring out the best in diverse individuals and teams, whether in the context of meeting processes, project allocation or recognition and reward.
High performing and resilient teams – 3 June 2025
Building and leading a successful team is a bit like conducting an orchestra – every person needs to play their part well for the team to succeed and thrive. Building a team which is resilient, adaptable and high-performing is the most effective use of any leader’s time. In this workshop, led by Tracy Maxted from The Missing Think, participants will identify the elements of a high-performing team within their context, diagnose when things aren’t going as planned, and learn how to develop a psychologically safe, productive and synergistic team. If you are looking to develop the individuals in your team into a thriving team that can adapt to change and deliver on key outcomes, this is the workshop for you!
Building Collaborative partnerships – 4 June 2025
Being able to develop trust-based, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic partners is essential to organisational success.
The purpose of this program is to equip participants with the leadership and communication skills to be able to work with internal stakeholders and strategic partners to build a shared vision, identify challenges and agree on strategies for working together for mutual benefit. As a result of this program, facilitated by Gary Edwards, participants will have more confidence and capability to lead themselves, others and the organisation through uncertain and challenging times and towards mutually beneficial outcomes.
Getting things done – for leaders – 5 June 2025
Do you feel like you are fighting fires all the time? That you work hard, fast, and smart every day but still never seem to get everything done? Leading in a complex, matrixed environment like Flinders is both exciting and challenging, working with multiple stakeholders, high stakes and competing priorities.
In this interactive and engaging workshop, delivered by Tracy Maxted from The Missing Think, learn practical strategies to:
- Remain calm, clear and focused through change and challenge
- Reduce time spent fighting fires and increase strategic decision-making, prioritisation and communication
- Get the important things done each day and bring others along with you
- Align individual and team goals and activities with University and Portfolio strategic priorities
Complexity and systems thinking (for HEO8+) – 19 June 2025
In an increasingly complex world, the ability to navigate and manage complexity is a crucial skill. This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to thrive in complex environments.
Delivered by Adam Thompson, this workshop is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their problem-solving skills and make a meaningful impact in their organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to master the art of navigating complexity and driving systemic change.
Strategic Networking – 25 June 2025
Competition is everywhere – people are spoilt for choice and in this high-tech world people are deciding with their gut as well as their mind. We want to do business with people we know and trust.
Networking is vital for you to be able to build the relationships for people to want to do business with you. In this workshop with Sharon Ferrier, you will explore why networking works, how to involve your whole office, how to be a strategic networker, and about formal & informal networking groups in SA