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Human Resources
Level 13, 115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 AUSTRALIA

Momentum Leadership

Program Overview

Learning Outcomes

Program Structure

Nomination Criteria

2013 Program Dates

Provider

Cost

Enrolment


Program Overview

Leading at Adelaide's Momentum Leadership program is designed to give Professional Staff Leaders new people and business management concepts and strategies, while enhancing their existing skills and knowledge. It will also assist them to move to that next level in their leadership journey while achieving sustainable outcomes and results for the University.

This practical and engaging program explores a great range of leadership and business challenges faced by leaders in our evolving workplace. With contemporary and inspirational ideas and approaches that actually work, participants will be provided with the guidance, templates and success formulas to move themselves and their teams from good to great.

The momentum leadership program is specifically designed for Professional Staff Leaders who have a solid leadership foundation and are wanting to gain momentum on their journey to becoming a more positive, successful and outstanding Leader.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this program Professional Staff Leaders will have:

  • contemporary models and strategies for leading change within the University while bringing their people with them
  • the skills and knowledge to encourage a desired workplace culture
  • clarity on their personal and workplace leadership style
  • skills and techniques to manage and retain knowledge and information
  • risk management frameworks, templates and strategies for managing risks more effectively in the workplace
  • the ability to design and implement strategic plans, with new ideas to move themselves and their teams to being more strategic in their thinking and acting
  • the ability to develop and implement business plans

Program Structure

The program is 6 days run in three sets of two day modules. Each workshop targets the development of specific skills and areas. Attendance is compulsory for all six days.

Day One

Providing Leadership Across the Organisation

Day Two

Leading A Positive Workplace Culture

Managing Performance & Behaviour

Day Three

Leading Change Toward Higher Performance

Day Four

Managing Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Day Five

Managing Knowledge & Information

Managing Risk

Day Six

Developing & Implementing Strategic Plans

Nomination Criteria for Professional Staff Leaders

  • 3 or more years experience managing people
  • A willingness to engage in a challenging process of professional and personal development
  • The desire to excel and embrace the challenge of managing others
  • Be ready and willing to shift old paradigms and make ready for the new
  • Be prepared to challenge both yourself and your people in thinking and practice
  • Have a commitment and focus on improving your leadership capabilities
  • Be actively seeking and prepared to apply a fresh approach to communication and people management
  • Be prepared to commit to the full program

2013 Program Dates

Nominations close 26 July 2013

Day One & Two 21 & 22 August
Day Three & Four 18 & 19 September
Day Five & Six 16 & 17 October

Provider

This tailored program is delivered by Proteus Leadership Centres. Proteus has partnered with the University of Adelaide since 2010, delivering the Impact and Momentum leadership programs as well as bespoke development initiatives.

Cost

Leading at Adelaide programs are funded by the Leadership Development budget and so there is no cost to the Area/School.

Enrolment

To enrol please complete the Momentum Leadership Program Nomination form and send to Rachel Lange, Organisational Development Coordinator, rachel.lange@adelaide.edu.au


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