Leading and Managing People

Learn how to successfully motivate people to perform at their best and achieve desired organisational outcomes.

  • Learn how to successfully motivate people to perform at their best and achieve desired organisational outcomes.
  • Understand the difference between leadership and management.
  • Learn how your style impacts the people around you - your staff, your peers and your boss.
  • Improve your knowledge skills to change your style to influence others.
  • Explore motivation and values and how they influence individuals.
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  • What is covered in the course?
    • Self-awareness, emotional intelligence and leadership styles.
    • Management in organisations.
    • Challenges in leadership and decision-making.
    • Teams, teamwork, and communication.
    • Conflict: your conflict style and how to approach conflict.

  • Should I attend?
    • Managers and team leaders in the private, public or not for profit sectors.
    • Professionals who are, or may become responsible for overseeing work done by others in pursuit of organisational objectives.

  • How will I benefit?

    You will gain:

    • a deeper understanding of yourself and your impact on others
    • awareness of how to alter your behaviour to influence others positively
    • improved communication skills when interacting with other.

  • How will my organisation benefit?

    Your organisation will gain:

    • leaders who can build skills and develop their own and their team's emotional intelligence
    • teams with greater trust, cohesion, wellbeing, and effectiveness.

    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
    • Gain credit into the Professional Management Program by completing this course and its assessment.
    • The course offers pathways into the Adelaide MBA as part of the Professional Management Program.
    • 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.

What will I receive as part of this course?

  • course materials (PDF copy for tablet on request)
  • certificate of Completion and training record
  • refreshments during the day, including a light lunch on full day courses for in person attendance
  • post course evaluation.

Online courses 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.

What should I bring to the course?

Our courses are designed to be work-related and interactive. Please bring current workplace examples related to this topic for use on the day.

What further development can I do?

We recommend Leadership and Management Essentials or Emotional Intelligence at Work.

Online courses

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:

  • Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 September 2023 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

    Course Start Date: Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 September 2023 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
    Location: L 7, 10 Pulteney St. Adelaide
    Instructor(s):
    Lois Whittall BA Hons (Liverpool), MBA (Adelaide), FCMA

    Lois has a background in Organisational Development, Finance and Human Resource Management. She has worked in a variety of public and private sector senior management and consulting roles in the UK, Australia and South East Asia. Lois teaches Fundamentals of Leadership, Human Resource Management, the Management of Change and Managerial Leadership in the Business School's MBA in Adelaide, Singapore and Hong Kong, and has designed and delivered Leadership Development programs for a number of global companies.

    Schedule number: 8350
    Required fees: Price
    Registration (GST Free)$1,850.00
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  • Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 February, 2024 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

    Course Start Date: Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 February, 2024 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
    Location: L 7, 10 Pulteney St. Adelaide
    Instructor(s):
    Lois Whittall BA Hons (Liverpool), MBA (Adelaide), FCMA

    Lois has a background in Organisational Development, Finance and Human Resource Management. She has worked in a variety of public and private sector senior management and consulting roles in the UK, Australia and South East Asia. Lois teaches Fundamentals of Leadership, Human Resource Management, the Management of Change and Managerial Leadership in the Business School's MBA in Adelaide, Singapore and Hong Kong, and has designed and delivered Leadership Development programs for a number of global companies.

    Schedule number: 8414
    Required fees: Price
    Registration (GST Free)$1,850.00
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  • Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 June, 2024 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

    Course Start Date: Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 June, 2024 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
    Location: L 7, 10 Pulteney St. Adelaide
    Instructor(s):
    David Pender-BEc, MBA (Adelaide), CA
    Senior Lecturer in the Adelaide Business School
    David is a leading Australian consultant specialising in the development and success of knowledge-intensive organisations. He has worked widely in the public and not-for-profit sectors both in Australia and overseas concentrating on sustainable performance improvement through people and organisational development. The application of knowledge management principles and negotiation skills are a key part of his work. David is also an adjunct lecturer at the Business School conducting classes in negotiation, knowledge management and leadership. He is also completing his PhD in knowledge management at the School.
    Schedule number: 8417
    Required fees: Price
    Registration (GST Free)$1,850.00
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  • Thursday 5 & Friday 6 September, 2024 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

    Course Start Date: Thursday 5 & Friday 6 September, 2024 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
    Location: L 7, 10 Pulteney St. Adelaide
    Instructor(s):
    Lois Whittall BA Hons (Liverpool), MBA (Adelaide), FCMA

    Lois has a background in Organisational Development, Finance and Human Resource Management. She has worked in a variety of public and private sector senior management and consulting roles in the UK, Australia and South East Asia. Lois teaches Fundamentals of Leadership, Human Resource Management, the Management of Change and Managerial Leadership in the Business School's MBA in Adelaide, Singapore and Hong Kong, and has designed and delivered Leadership Development programs for a number of global companies.

    Schedule number: 8421
    Required fees: Price
    Registration (GST Free)$1,850.00
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