Check out the latest public sector networking and education events. Photo: iStock.
Visual Scribing 101 – Basics for Beginners
Date: 4 December 2023
Location: Online
Contact: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au
Overview: Visual Scribing is the process of listening, synthesising and using both words and images to visually conceptualise ideas and discussions. It can be used for strategising, brainstorming, planning, storytelling, presenting ideas and much more. This course has been developed by one of our leading public service visual scribes and tested over the years for use in government. You will get an introduction to the principles, tools and techniques of Visual Scribing and how to apply them to your work.
The good news is you don’t need any drawing skills just a desire to learn how to turn information or express an idea into something visually engaging.
Crafting Quality New Policy Proposals
Date: 4-5 December 2023
Location: Online
Contact: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au
Overview: This package delivers all four modules of Delivering Great Policy – Foundations. This package defines the four core elements required for delivering great policy advice: being clear on intent; being well informed; solutions are practical to implement; and advice is influential. Participants will complete all four modules in sequence.
This content has been provided by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
This program is aimed at employees seeking to understand the key processes and considerations for preparing a New Policy Proposal.
Participant benefits:
- Identify and clarify policy intent.
- Understand the NPP processes and how this aligns with the Cabinet submission, policy and budget cycles.
- Identify relevant NPP stakeholders and plan approaches for working with them.
- Construct clear and compelling arguments.
Working Effectively at the EL 1 Level
Date: 4-5 December 2023
Location: Online
Contact: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au
Overview: Executive level positions bring new and demanding leadership and management challenges. This program describes the broad role requirements of EL 1s through the APS Work Level Standards (WLS) and deepens your understanding of the capabilities and behaviours identified in the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS) critical to high performance at the EL 1 level. Learn how to confidently and appropriately respond to the challenge of higher expectations and more complex responsibilities.
Communicate with Influence & Impact
Date: 5 December 2023
Location: Canberra ACT
Time: All day
Email: [email protected]
Overview: You cannot be effective in your role without being an effective communicator. Effective communication is like oxygen: it is the lifeforce of your relationships at work and at home. It is a vital skill if you want to influence others, achieve your goals and realise your full potential.
In this masterclass, we’ll break communication down to its fundamental building blocks, discover the science behind the process, the art behind the skill, and work through a practical framework to improve the effectiveness of your communication at every interaction so you connect more meaningfully with your stakeholders, increase your ability to influence and persuade, and set yourself up for greater success.
Speaker: Catherine Hollyman firmly believes that every leader has a powerful contribution to make to the world. But they can’t do it alone. They need to connect with and influence their team, customers, suppliers, investors and networks to support them on the journey. And this requires effective leadership communication.
Public Sector Leadership Level 1: Emerging Leaders & Managers Toolkit
Date: 5-6 December 2023
Location: Online
Time: 9 am-4:30 pm
Email: [email protected]
Overview: Essential skills to set you up for success as a leader:
- Understand your strengths, values and leadership style
- Learn the art of clear, confident communication
- Leading people through challenges and change
- Develop your leadership action plan
Speaker: Louise Thomson is a confident, courageous, and passionate woman who contributes her experience and wisdom to those who aspire to be better leaders. With three decades in leadership positions within corporate Australia, not-for-profit, volunteer and her own small business, Louise has experienced almost every situation faced by people leaders and business leaders.
Influence, Negotiation and Persuasion for Executive Levels
Date: 6-13 December 2023
Location: Online
Contact: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au
Overview: This course examines aspects of influence and persuasion and the negotiation skills essential for managing and leading at the executive level. Aspects of leadership and influence and the psychology of persuasion are explored. Work through areas where influence benefits work, for example, communicating with influence, influencing strategy, negotiation styles and how to apply them.
Leading Hybrid Teams – EL Levels
Date: 6 December 2023
Location: Online
Contact: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au
Overview: This course will assist APS leaders at all levels to develop the skills and techniques to build an effective and productive hybrid team working environment. In particular, this program will equip APS Leaders with knowledge and frameworks to overcome the challenges and make the most of the opportunities associated with leading hybrid teams in an APS context; and to make flexible working decisions in line with the intent of the APS Flexible Work Principles.
Briefing and Responding to APS Decision Makers
Date: 6 December 2023
Location: Online
Contact: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au
Overview: This program takes an in-depth look at decision-making and covers the skills required to design, develop and deliver a briefing. Understand the development and role of question time briefs, ministerial talking points for media engagements, ministerial advisor briefings, hot issues briefings, ministerial submissions and second reading speeches. Experience ‘real-life’ briefing scenarios that simulate the high-pressure and stakes of a government briefing. Learn effective briefing techniques and workshop approaches that build relationships with senior APS decision-makers, ministers and advisers.
EL1 & EL2 Strategic Thinking & Advanced Problem Solving Workshop
Date: 7-8 December 2023
Location: Rydges Canberra, 17 Canberra Ave, Forrest ACT 2603
Time: 9 am-4 pm
Email: [email protected]
Overview: Develop strategic thinking and advanced problem solving abilities required of EL banded officers.
- Apply practical outcome-driven strategic thinking and problem solving models
- Explore a structured systems thinking approach to analysing problems and formulating strategy
- Understand your role as an executive leader in empowering others to solve problems
- Overcome common roadblocks to strategic thinking and problem solving
Speaker: Martin Brooker is a veteran of 37 years’ service as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy. His extensive career included command at sea, and operational service in the Middle East, Afghanistan and the Pacific. He retired from the Royal Australian Navy in March 2015 with the rank of Commodore. Now Founder and Director of the Quench Group, Martin specialises in helping individuals and organisations realise their potential through personal and organisational change.
Leading Hybrid Teams – SES
Date: 12 December 2023
Location: Online
Contact: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au
Overview: This course will assist APS leaders at the SES level to develop the skills and techniques to build an effective and productive hybrid team working environment. In particular, this program will equip APS SES Leaders with knowledge and frameworks to overcome the challenges, make the most of the opportunities associated with leading hybrid teams at a senior level in an APS context; and to make flexible decisions in line with the intent of the APS Flexible Work Principles.
