Leadership Conversations bring new ideas and perspectives, challenge mindsets and inspire excellence in the public sector.
Thought leaders from across the globe deliver dynamic and contemporary leadership development experiences to empower public sector leaders. With many conversations including practical tools and applications, there is something for everyone.
Benefits:
- Leadership behaviours and mindsets developed through short and succinct virtual workshops
- Highly interactive and meaningful learning experienced through group discussion and audience participation
- Activities and practical tools to embed learning in the workplace
- Collaborative peer learning to strengthen public sector connections and networks
- Guidance for reflection, action and self directed learning to support high performance and leadership excellence.
Who can take part
Leadership Conversations are for Western Australian public sector employees. There are 4 conversations each year for these employee groups:
- Individual contributors – employees not yet in traditional leadership positions
- People leaders – leaders responsible for motivating and enabling their direct reports to deliver high quality work
- Senior executives – including chief executives and those in the Senior Executive Service (SES) and equivalent roles (Level 9 and above).
Conversations focus on the typical complexities the employee group faces and the skills needed to do their jobs well. They provide an environment where people learn from one another by sharing experiences.
Cost
All conversations are free. You are encouraged to share your learnings and knowledge with colleagues and teams.
Upcoming events
Keep informed of upcoming conversations by following the Public Sector Commission on LinkedIn and Eventbrite.
Registration is essential and participation is limited to those who match the employee group description.
Individual contributors
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Wednesday, 24 July 2024 | Mindful Behaviour | Addressing microaggressions in the workplace | Diversity Focus Diversity Focus is a Perth based consultancy specialising in research and training services across workplace diversity, equity and inclusion. It uses an engaging methodology to foster critical introspection and facilitate profound learning experiences. | Microaggressions, although often subtle, can have significant impacts on individuals and the overall atmosphere of the workplace. Attendees will learn how to move from being a passive bystander to an active upstander when confronted with microaggressions, and contribute to a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. | Monday 24 June 2024 |
Past events
Date | Title | Speaker |
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30 April 2024 | Effective Teaming: Strengthen your individual contribution to building a high performing team | Cathryn Urquhart, SIY Global |
1 February 2024 | WOOP my life: Find and fulfill your wishes and goals, set priorities, and improve your habits for 2024 | Gabriele Oettingen |
4 December 2023 | Strategic thinking demystified: A first approach to thinking strategically | Guy Sanders, Essemy |
6 September 2023 | Should you be effective or efficient? How to work smarter, not harder | Dani Bennett, Priority Management Australia |
21 February 2023 | Grit Mindset: Harnessing passion and perseverance for personal performance | Dr Marny Lishman |
9 May 2023 | Would You Follow You? | Stacey Ashley |
People leaders
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Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Play at Work: How creative self expression supports psychosocial safety and organisational innovation | Aden Date, Only the Human Aden is a performing artist and academic who works with high performing teams. He helps them step out of their comfort zones and create new and creative solutions to wicked problems | Innovation springs from the creative application of knowledge. To get creative you must first be comfortable. Learn how to foster an environment for your team to be comfortable in taking creative risks and explore how bringing our authentic selves to work is key to human centered leadership. | Friday 19 July 2024 |
Past events
Date | Title | Speaker |
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Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Immaculate Perception: The impact of internal schema on external leadership behaviour | Dr Jared Cooney Horvath |
21 February 2024 | Fully Connected: It's time to stop surviving and start thriving | Mel Kettle |
21 March 2023 | Difference Makers: Harnessing the power of inclusive leadership | Alicia Curtis, Alyceum |
9 June 2023 | Immaculate Perception | Dr Jared Cooney Horvath |
15 August 2023 | Feedback 500: Discover the fortune in delivering feedback that empowers positive change | Suzi Roche, Essemy |
10 October 2023 | Leading with mental health in mind: A leader's guide addressing mental health in the workplace with confidence | Dr Marny Lishman |
Senior executives
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Thursday 12 September 2024 | Accountability Culture: Increasing outcomes by cultivating a culture of accountability | Greg Bayne, TLC Solutions | Join us to explore how a culture of accountability drives efficiency, facilitates greater effort and engagement, and ultimately better performance outcomes. Learn strategies to create a culture of accountability in your agency. | By invitation only. Monday 12 August 2024 |
Past events
Date | Title | Speaker |
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10 February 2023 | No Bullsh!t Leadership: Unlocking the secrets of executive success | Martin Moore, Your CEO Mentor |
18 April 2023 | Cross Functional Dysfunction | Greg Bayne, TLC Solutions |
19 July 2023 | Leading Antifragile: Crafting culture for business areas to thrive | Dr Paige Williams |
14 November 2023 | Comfort with complexity: Empowering executive leaders to tackle complex problems | Matt Brown, Essemy |
12 March 2024 | Leading Women: The invisible forces that shape women in leadership | Anneli Blundell |
11 June 2024 | Greater Good Leadership: Connecting your leadership purpose with the greater (public) good. | Alicia Curtis, Alyceum |