Check out the latest public sector networking and education events. Photo: Supplied.
The NSW Small Business Month – Dubbo Expo
Date: 9 October, 2024
Time: 1 pm – 7 pm
Location: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, Obley Street, Dubbo, NSW
Registration: This is a free event, but registration is required
For NSW Small Business Month 2024, the NSW Small Business Commission is leading a series of Small Business Month Expos across New South Wales.
The Small Business Month Expos will give small business owners and their staff the opportunity to network with government agencies and large organisations, connect with other small businesses, gain knowledge, and learn new skills.
The Small Business Month Expos will be taking place in eight New South Wales regions.
Join in for a day of innovation and networking, where top industry professionals and emerging talent come together to showcase the latest advancements and trends.
Enjoy exclusive access to informative sessions from thought leaders, have your questions answered by expert exhibitors and make the most of ample opportunities to connect with potential partners and clients.
For more details and other locations visit NSW Small Business Month Expos
VPS 3-4 Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Workshop
Date: 9 – 10 October, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Cliftons Melbourne
Level 1, 440 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC
Email: [email protected]
In today’s fast-paced and complex work environment, the ability to analyse problems, formulate effective strategies, and tackle challenges head-on is vital for driving optimal outcomes in your department.
Join us at the VPS 3-4 Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Workshop. Over two interactive days, you will deep-dive into evidence-based solutions to problems as well as plan and prepare strong arguments to contribute to better decision-making through rational thinking and analysis.
Overview
- Develop essential critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities required of VPS 3-4 officers;
- Apply practical, outcome-driven models for critical thinking and problem solving;
- Unpack critical thinking as a mental process and set of action steps to address everyday problems;
- Leverage the skills of creative and lateral thinking in complex problem solving;
- Overcome common roadblocks to critical thinking and problem solving.
With more than 27 years in law enforcement, speaker Richard Farrelly excels in leading teams in high-pressure settings. He’s adept at fostering positive team cultures and has led successful projects in organisational change and leadership development. Notably, he modernised Victoria Police values and facilitated leadership programs for more than 4000 employees.
Since leaving law enforcement, Richard coaches leaders across diverse sectors, emphasising improved communication and team dynamics to enhance performance. He’s renowned for shifting mindsets and uncovering strengths within individuals and groups.
The New Frontier for Tackling Sector Challenges and Leveraging Opportunities?
Date: 10 October, 2024
Time: 9 am – 11 am
Location: Multifunction Room 1 & 2, Level 41, 1 William Street, Brisbane, QLD, and live streamed
Email: [email protected]
Information from the Australian Government’s Digital Transformation Agency states that by 2030, it is estimated that artificial intelligence (AI) and associated machine-assisted decision-making technologies will contribute more than $20 trillion to the global economy.
AI can present many benefits to government and users of its services. AI can be used to manage resources, improve efficiencies, and enhance public services. The use of AI, however, comes with unique risks and challenges for government agencies (particularly in the space of ethics and bias). Mitigating these risks and challenges is important, but possible, and will allow agencies to recognise these benefits.
While the potential for efficiency gain is clear, there are inherent challenges to AI applications in the business of government. For example, regulatory and service delivery impacts must consider the potential for adverse implications for individuals and enterprises.
So, how does the public purpose sector approach this transformation in digital capability while also being diligent to ensure its responsible use? This event, organised by the Institute of Public Administration Australia Queensland, will bring an esteemed panel of leading speakers together to share insights and perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of leveraging AI across the Queensland Government.
This is an essential event for anyone interested in AI and its broad reach and depth, and those wanting to understand more about dealing with this technological innovation.
Managing Psychological Safety Through Change
Date: 10 October, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
We understand that navigating change can be daunting, especially when uncertainty looms large. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our one-day Managing Psychological Safety Through Change workshop, designed to equip you with the essential skills and insights to thrive amid workplace changes while creating a psychologically safe environment for your team.
By participating in our workshop, you’ll not only enhance your ability to lead your team during times of transition but also learn to build a culture of resilience and productivity within your organisation.
Overview
A practical guide for navigating team resilience and wellbeing in times of transition:
- Understand the concept of psychological safety and its direct impact on collaboration and performance;
- Learn strategies for integrating psychological safety into change management processes;
- Explore the role of leadership in promoting psychological wellbeing during times of transition;
- Craft an action plan to build resilience and trust among your team.
Speaker Dr Tessa Bailey, a registered psychologist, holds a PhD in worker psychological health and safety, earning the prestigious 2019 Ian Davey Award for her outstanding thesis at the University of South Australia. With expertise in human resource management, injury prevention and injury management, Dr Bailey served as a research fellow at UniSA, contributing to the Australian Workplace Barometer project.
Passionate about applied practice, she founded The OPUS Centre for Psychosocial Risk, collaborating with industry partners to develop integrated workforce health and safety systems. As a consultant, Dr Bailey empowers diverse organisations to create safe work environments that optimise both worker health and productivity.
Building for a Better Victoria: Collaborative Policy Development, Best Practice and Implementation
Date: 10 October, 2024
Time: 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Location: Maddocks Melbourne, Collins Square, Tower Two, Level 25, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
Email: [email protected]
Join us for a dynamic event where senior government leaders and industry experts come together to discuss a collaborative approach to policy development and best practice in housing and infrastructure. Developing housing and infrastructure in Victoria requires strong policymaking and collaborative action from all stakeholders.
This event, organised by the Institute of Public Administration Australia Victoria, will be relevant for:
- Employees working in areas of housing, property and infrastructure;
- Policy officers;
- Community organisations and advocacy groups.
Outcomes
Attendees will:
- Hear insights on the latest trends and policy directions in Victorian housing and infrastructure;
- Explore challenges and successful strategies for implementing policies and best practices to provide housing solutions;
- Discuss opportunities for practical solutions and ways to foster collaboration between government departments, agencies, and business stakeholders.
QLD Women in Leadership Summit 2024
Date: 14 – 18 October, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Brisbane
Email: [email protected]
Don’t miss out on five epic days of learning, networking, and taking your leadership skills to the next level. Dive into inspirational real-life stories, thought-provoking expert sessions, and interactive panel sessions. Enjoy access to Queensland’s best female leaders and ask them the questions you’ve been dying to have the answers to.
Our incredible line-up of inspirational women includes speakers from Great Southern Bank, Queensland University of Technology, Energy Queensland, Taco Bell, and many more.
Overview
Giving you the knowledge, connections, and resources to excel as a leader:
- Surround yourself with the state’s most progressive leaders;
- Unlock key strategies and expert insights to future-proof your career;
- Influence change in your organisation;
- Set goals, plan actions, and achieve excellence.
Mastering Difficult Conversations & Feedback
Date: 15 – 17 October, 2024
Time: All day
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Overview
Empowering you to have more genuine, effective and constructive engagement within your team and organisation:
Difficult conversations are tricky, but they cannot be avoided. It is essential for leaders to have the confidence to identify and manage problems at work early on, before they escalate. Without the confidence to navigate difficult conversations, leaders may find themselves avoiding or delaying and actually perpetuating the problem.
Generally speaking, this leads to more frustration, internal confusion and resentment, and despite all this avoidance and delay, you still have to have the (now more) difficult conversation.
The good news is that difficult conversations can be successfully managed and can achieve positive outcomes for all involved. Handled well, they actually present an opportunity to:
- Resolve workplace conflicts appropriately and efficiently;
- Refresh and sustain high performance and engagement;
- Improve relationships within your team and reaffirm respect for you as their leader.
Attend this two-day masterclass to transform your own performance to navigate difficult conversations well and deliver excellent feedback.
Professional Writing Essentials for Government Workshop
Date: 17 October, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Are you tired of making careless spelling mistakes and grammatical errors in your writing? It’s time to level up your writing skills and make your words shine! Our Professional Writing Essentials for Government Workshop is here to help you.
Developing your written communication skills is essential to succeed in today’s increasingly fast-paced world. We show you how to produce accurate, clear and consistent documents in line with government requirements.
Overview
High-impact toolkit to transform your writing skillset in government:
Make your written communication more impactful and engaging;
- Write with confidence and build skills to write clearly and concisely;
- Understand common writing mistakes and how to avoid them;
- Plan and tailor your writing to your audience.
Trainer Adrian Cropley is a certified strategic communication management professional and past global chair of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Widely recognised as one of the world’s foremost experts in strategic communication, he is the founder of the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence and CEO at Cropley Communication.
With a career spanning mor than 30 years, Adrian has worked with clients all over the world on major change communication initiatives, internal communication reviews and strategies, professional development programs, and executive leadership and coaching.
He is currently board adviser for IABC in Victoria, is on the RMIT University advisory board for the PR degree and was named a fellow of the IABC in 2020.
Masterclass: The Housing Crisis
Date: 22 October, 2024
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Holding Redlich
Level 65/25 Martin Pl, Sydney, NSW
Email: [email protected]
Deep-dive into planning law and how it relates to the housing crisis. Do you want to learn about the measures the government is implementing to address the housing crisis, and how you can contribute?
At this event, organised by the Institute of Public Administration Australia NSW, discover the various themes and trends shaping planning law in NSW, providing valuable insights for navigating future developments.
Holding Redlich partner Thomas Kwok will present a masterclass on planning law in NSW in the context of the housing crisis. Planning law is at the heart of all land value in the state, and a key driver of commerce. Thomas will provide an overview of the planning law system from the point of view of public authorities – both consent authorities and agencies with development responsibilities, and the various themes and trends in planning law.
With NSW facing a housing crisis, Thomas will examine what the government is doing to try to increase housing supply, and what lies within planning law history or existing laws to assist with the provision of housing.
As a former public servant in the planning and mining portfolios and in a government development agency, he combines private sector perspectives with a personal appreciation and experience from within government.
EL2-SES Women in Leadership Masterclass
Date: 22 – 23 October, 2024
Time: All day
Location: Canberra, ACT
Email: [email protected]
Upgrade your leadership skills for the Senior Executive Service. Leadership in the upper echelons of the APS involves much more responsibility, higher cognitive capacity, and a deeper alignment between your characteristics and the requirements of the role.
You have made it this far because you have a high potential to fulfil these requirements. As you step up to SES, it’s time to recognise that “what got you here won’t get you there”. What are the skills, capabilities, and even habits that might be standing between you and your career progression to the next level?
Compelling, engaging, and hands-on, this unique learning experience will cultivate your professional and personal development to optimise your performance and prepare your leadership at higher levels of the public sector.
You will craft your leadership identity, strengthen your emotional intelligence, confidently communicate with greater influence, and develop key skills for leaders setting themselves up to join the upper ranks of the APS.
Facilitator Kathryn Thomas has a global career of more than 20 years as a management consultant and global learning leader. Kathryn specialises in unlocking performance for people and their organisations.
She has previously worked as an HR senior consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers and held global and Asia-Pacific leadership roles with IBM Global Business Services. She brings deep expertise in adult learning, facilitation, leading change and leading with impact.
Kathryn now is a director in her own business focusing on people and performance both within government and the private sector. She is an accredited executive coach who has a passion for supporting women in leadership to thrive.
Women of Colour Leadership & Allyship Summit
Date: 22 – 23 October, 2024
Time: All day
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Email: [email protected]
Be empowered, dismantle barriers and lead authentically. The fourth edition of the National Women of Colour Leadership & Allyship Summit will amplify the voices of inspiring women of colour, showcasing their remarkable leadership journeys as they navigate systemic barriers and biases, defy stereotypes and challenge the norms of white-male leadership.
You will benefit from critical discussions that will showcase how to challenge unconscious bias, unpack common roadblocks that stand in the way of systemic change and how to shift the burden of change to those who hold power.
Allies will also be able to delve into some of the common mistakes of well-meaning allies and what good allyship culture within an organisation looks like.
Join this summit and be part of a transformative dialogue to gain actionable insights for more inclusive work environments.
