Leadership and Management Essentials

Meet increased demands for productivity and output with fresh ideas and smart leadership and management solutions.

  • Get clear on your leadership approach.
  • Develop your team to peak performance.
  • Conduct your hardest leadership conversations with confidence.
  • Think through your strategy to create clarity for you and those you lead.
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  • What is covered in the course?

    Be inspired and apply your new knowledge to your current leadership practice through four highly intensive sessions:

    1. Leadership and Self Management
      • identify your personal leadership strengths and areas for improvement
      • recognise the behaviour patterns that limit your effectiveness as a leader and formulate strategies to address these.
    2. Developing a High Performing Team
      • appreciate your personal communication style and how it affects your ability to lead and motivate others
      • understand the stages of team development and the leadership skills required of you at each stage.
    3. Having Effective Leadership Conversations
      • identify how difficult conversations arise and how they can be used to build better relationships and create a collaborative culture
      • use practical techniques for having ‘difficult’ conversations to manage performance, resolve conflict and negotiate improved outcomes.
    4. Strategy and Decision-Making
      • apply strategic thinking techniques in your workplace
      • communicate strategies and change transparently.

  • Should I attend?

    This course is ideal for supervisors and new or aspiring middle managers.

  • How will I benefit?

    This intensive and highly practical two-day program will inspire you and help you deal with the tough and often complex challenges that leadership and management bring.

    You will also benefit from a mix of delivery; face-to-face program content will be complemented by online activities and resources before, during and after the program via our Blended Learning Management System, MyUni. Learn at your own pace through a variety of e-learning activities at a time convenient to you, and access to global resources and materials designed to suit a range of learning preferences.

  • How will my organisation benefit?

    Through your attendance at this workshop, your organisation will:

    • be exposed to new ideas and a different lens through which to see leadership
    • benefit from your improved leadership and management capability and insights
    • gain the practical tools and knowledge you will apply and share with colleagues and your team.

    Need customised training for your organisation?

    Contact our team to discuss customising this course to meet your needs.

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  • AQF Equivalence, Articulation Pathways CPD Points and Certification
    • You will receive a soft copy University of Adelaide Certificate of Completion.
    • This PACE course may contribute to earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points or credit. Many professional associations accredit CPD at a standard rate of 1 hour of professional development / learning = 1 CPD point. This should be used as a guide only and confirmation should be sought from your accrediting body prior to registration in any PACE course or program.
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Enter our online learning space

Your course will be delivered via our virtual learning platform and includes the following:

  • access to online course materials and activities 1 week prior to live virtual learning session
  • online support and interaction with your facilitator and course coordinator
  • live virtual learning sessions with your facilitator
  • further self-learning resources to embed your learning
  • post course evaluation.

You will need:

  • computer or tablet
  • web browser Chrome or Firefox to view your course online
  • webcam, headphones and microphone
  • internet connection (broadband or 4G minimum)
  • notepaper and pen
  • a willingness to participate and engage with the instructor and other course participants
  • if your first language is not English, you must be equipped to demonstrate English Language Proficiency throughout your short course enrolment at a minimum IELTS Level 6.5 in all bands in line with the University of Adelaide’s Minimum English Language Requirements.

Available course dates:

No dates for this course are currently being offered. Please register your interest for future dates by emailing pace@adelaide.edu.au