Our learning experiences emphasise active, experiential and learner centred activities, coupled with real world relevance and continuous feedback. Modules and skill builders are delivered using a combination of in person or online with a facilitator.
Modules
Show moreThe 4 modules on foundational topics enable graduates to better understand themselves and how they can impact the sector.
Module 1: Personal Leadership and public sector excellence
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure and key components of the Launch program and recognise the significance of aligning personal goals with public sector values, fostering a mindset geared toward impactful leadership and service delivery.
Learning areas
- Launch program understanding
- Professional standards and values
These areas are linked to the following behaviours detailed in Leadership Expectations:
- Lead collectively
- Embody the spirit of public service
Module 2: Thriving through self awareness and personal growth
Thrive personally and professionally with comprehensive self awareness and leadership development. Be empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive purposeful growth and success, conquer challenges and seize the opportunities that life and leadership present.
Learning areas
- Self awareness
- Attitudes, mindsets and behaviours
- Reflective learning
- Self regulation
- Growth mindset
These areas are linked to the following behaviours detailed in Leadership Expectations:
- Lead adaptively
Module 3: Driving inclusion, belonging and equity
Gain the knowledge and skills to become a champion of diversity, contributing to a future that is more inclusive and equitable.
Learning areas
- Inclusive leadership
- Equity and equality
- Accessibility and inclusive behaviour
- Intersectionality
- Microagressions
- Diversity, inclusion and belonging
These areas are linked to the following behaviours detailed in Leadership Expectations:
- Lead collectively
- Dynamically sense the environment
- Build capability
- Embody the spirit of public service
Module 4: Shaping your future for career success
Become a catalyst for change through understanding and applying expected leadership behaviours and mindsets to a personal development plan, enabling effective planning for and navigation of future career progression.
Learning areas
- Career progression
- Mindset and behaviour shifts
These areas are linked to the following behaviours detailed in Leadership Expectations:
- Lead adaptively
Skill builders
Show moreThese are short, sharp learning sessions focusing on a specific skill area which transition to an activity to encourage immediate application.
Skill builder 1: Building a positive work environment
Be empowered with the knowledge and tools to foster a positive, engaging and purpose driven work environment. This interactive session helps build the skills needed for a more satisfying and motivating work experience.
Learning areas
- Positive work environment
- Personal wellbeing
- Management of time and pressure
- Management of tasks
These areas are linked to the following behaviour detailed in Leadership Expectations:
- Dynamically sense the environment
Skill builder 2: The art of decision making through policy
Delve into the world of policy analysis by gaining insights into the distinctions between strategic and operational policy, and learning to apply specialised tools to address policy matters.
Learning areas
- Policy differentiation analysis
- Strategic problem solving
- Mendelow’s Matrix and Moore’s Strategic Triangle
These areas are linked to the following behaviours detailed in Leadership Expectations:
- Think through complexity
Skill builder 3: The power of communication
Unleash the power of effective communication and personal branding with skills to build and maintain meaningful relationships, communicate personal brand effectively and employ various communication strategies for impact.
Learning areas
- Effective communication skills strategies
- Personal branding
These areas are linked to the following behaviour detailed in Leadership Expectations:
- Lead collectively
- Dynamically sense the environment
Insights and interactions
Show moreThese practical sessions involve a kick off session, tour of Parliament House, visit to a public sector agency other than the participant’s employer, and networking opportunities.
Experience 1: Exploring interagency collaboration
Gain a deeper understanding of the functions and responsibilities of other agencies in the WA public sector and recognise the importance of relationship building and interagency networking.
Experience 2: Understanding Parliament
Delve into the inner workings of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council to gain a deeper understanding of their functions and processes.
Experience 3: Networking in action
Participants apply the learning from skill builder 3 on relationship building, engaging in meaningful interactions to strengthen professional connections. This event offers an opportunity to put communication strategies into practice, fostering relationships that support career development and interagency collaboration.
Experience 4: Coffee roulette
Coffee roulette fosters connections across the sector by pairing graduates from different agencies for informal coffee (or beverage of your choice) meetings. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for graduates to build valuable relationships, enhancing sector culture, communication, collaboration and networking.
Experience 5: Reflection and growth circles
These ‘circles’ are non-compulsory follow-up gatherings that to promote personal and professional development of participants in a supportive and collaborative environment. They foster self awareness, resilience and meaningful social connections while providing an opportunity to apply and deepen the insights gained from the learning experiences. The sessions are structured yet self managed, encouraging participants to take responsibility for their ongoing growth in a shared, reflective space.
