Leadership Conversations

A wide ranging series of conversations with national and global experts to develop public sector leadership.
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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

DateTitleSpeakerOverviewRegistration
Wednesday, 24 July 2024Mindful 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

DateTitleSpeaker
30 April 2024Effective Teaming: Strengthen your individual contribution to building a high performing teamCathryn Urquhart, SIY Global
1 February 2024 WOOP my life: Find and fulfill your wishes and goals, set priorities, and improve your habits for 2024Gabriele Oettingen
4 December 2023Strategic thinking demystified: A first approach to thinking strategicallyGuy Sanders, Essemy    
6 September 2023Should you be effective or efficient? How to work smarter, not harderDani Bennett, Priority Management Australia
21 February 2023Grit Mindset: Harnessing passion and perseverance for personal performanceDr Marny Lishman
9 May 2023Would You Follow You?

Stacey Ashley

People leaders

DateTitleSpeakerOverviewRegistration
Tuesday 20 August 2024Play 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

DateTitleSpeaker
Tuesday 21 May 2024Immaculate Perception: The impact of internal schema on external leadership behaviourDr Jared Cooney Horvath 
21 February 2024Fully Connected: It's time to stop surviving and start thrivingMel Kettle
21 March 2023Difference Makers: Harnessing the power of inclusive leadershipAlicia Curtis, Alyceum
9 June 2023Immaculate Perception

Dr Jared Cooney Horvath

15 August 2023Feedback 500: Discover the fortune in delivering feedback that empowers positive changeSuzi Roche, Essemy
10 October 2023Leading with mental health in mind: A leader's guide addressing mental health in the workplace with confidenceDr Marny Lishman

Senior executives

DateTitleSpeakerOverviewRegistration
Tuesday 11 June 2024Greater Good Leadership: Connecting your leadership purpose with the greater (public) good.

Alicia Curtis, Alyceum

Alicia is passionate about helping guide and inspire people to live purpose driven lives and lead positive change within business or the community. 

Energise your passion for public service by connecting your leadership purpose with the greater (public) good. Gain insights on leading with empathy, compassion, and moral imagination, while exploring the pivotal role of humility in effective leadership.

By invitation only.

Tuesday 14 May 2024

Past events

DateTitleSpeaker
10 February 2023No Bullsh!t Leadership: Unlocking the secrets of executive successMartin Moore, Your CEO Mentor
18 April 2023Cross Functional DysfunctionGreg Bayne, TLC Solutions
19 July 2023Leading Antifragile: Crafting culture for business areas to thriveDr Paige Williams
14 November 2023Comfort with complexity: Empowering executive leaders to tackle complex problemsMatt Brown, Essemy
12 March 2024Leading Women: The invisible forces that shape women in leadershipAnneli Blundell