Reflection of strengths and weaknesses
Understanding and awareness of personal strengths and areas for growth in personal and professional contexts.
Enhanced self awareness
Developing practices to navigate emotions, thoughts, values, and behaviour patterns that impact interactions, decision making, and overall personal and professional growth.
Continuous improvement
Cultivating a positive attitude to continuous improvement and a readiness to embrace new challenges.
Resilience
Developing personal resilience strategies including stress management and proactive navigation of unexpected changes.
Effective communication
Developing the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and appropriately in various professional contexts including active listening for different audiences.
Interpersonal skills
Building a comprehensive set of interpersonal skills to foster effective relationships, collaborate within teams and expand networks.
Networking and growth
Learning how to build connections, share insights and create opportunities for collaboration and personal growth.
Time management
Developing strategies for efficient time allocation, task prioritisation and goal setting.
Problem solving
Developing the ability to recognise complex problems, evaluate potential solutions and make informed decisions based on sound reasoning and evidence.
Leadership theories
Understanding diverse leadership theories and approaches, and their effective application in various organisational settings.
Strategic career planning
Developing relevant skills including setting achievable goals, assessing strengths, and identifying areas for development.
Lifelong learning
Actively seeking out opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills aligned with career aspirations and evolving industry trends.
Public sector and parliamentary understanding
Understanding the operational functions and roles of both the public sector and parliamentary system in Western Australia.