Leadership Dimensions Programs 2012
A cancellation fee of $150 per person will apply for cancellations with less than 72 hours notice unless special circumstances such as illness apply.
The
Leadership Dimensions program in 2012 will be comprised of two
‘streams’ of activity for senior professional staff (typically staff
at level 8-10) with responsibility for leading and managing
a team or whose role involves influencing the work of other staff or
teams.
‘COACH IN A BOX’ PROGRAM
The program is based on an innovative design and is provided by a consulting firm in Sydney. The program has been trialled with some success with a selection of Heads of School and a Research Centre leader, and in 2010 was offered to senior professional staff for the first time. Positive feedback was received from the 2010 participants with many staff commenting about behavioural aspects they could change about to be a more effective leader and how to enhance their management and communication style whilst reinforcing existing skills and behaviours.
Coach in a Box is based on a structured program of self paced coaching by telephone. The SPARK program aims to help participants to make a step change in their leadership and is ideal for high performers who believe they have more potential or for managers who would like to move beyond their functional expertise and find a way to inspire themselves and others. A typical program comprises two one hour calls followed by three thirty minute coach calls.
Each participant will receive a ‘Box’ of resources and will then need to prepare for coaching sessions and schedule coach calls to focus on strategies to inspire team members to become more confident and competent in their positions.
The program is fully funded by the Organisational Development team on behalf of the Human Resources Unit in 2012. Agreement with successful nominees will be sought for the local cost centre to meet charges in relation to late commencements, non completions and missed coaching calls.
Staff should firstly express an interest in participating in the program with their supervisor. There are limited places in the 2012 program. Further information for staff wishing to participate and nominations by the relevant manager are invited to Anita Haniford no later than Tuesday 31 January 2012
WORKSHOPS AND HOT ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT FORUMS
The Leadership Dimensions program of workshops and forums provide an opportunity for development and networking for senior professional staff at UniSA. The workshops combine presentations by experienced consultants with specific expertise in leadership and management coupled with facilitated discussion and are designed to explore a range of contemporary leadership and management issues.
The Hot Issues in Management Forums will stimulate discussion on a range of issues relevant for UniSA Leaders and Managers, facilitate sharing of human resource management tips and strategies with input from HR Services staff.
Following consultation with senior staff, analysis of participant feedback over two years and emerging issues for Leaders and Managers at UniSA, the following topics will feature in the 2012 Leadership Dimensions program.
Topics will include:
Having Constructive Conversations with your
Staff
Hot Issues in Management Forum 1 – The First 90 Days,
Managing Probationary Periods
Managing Self
Managing the Tough Stuff
Team Resilience: Moving Beyond Motivation to
Engagement
Hot Issues in Management Forum 2 – Career Development
at UniSA
Having Constructive Conversations with your Staff
This workshop is facilitated by Denise Picton, Managing Director of Oz>Train Pty Ltd and Denise Picton and Associates. Denise works with management groups in many local and state governments and private sector organisations, both locally and internationally.
Who should attend:
- Managers of professional staff who want to develop their capabilities to motivate and engage their staff
Overview:
- Tips on how to have successful conversations with the staff you supervise that may otherwise prove difficult without ruining working relationships. Sensitive and difficult issues may result when a staff member’s behavior has deviated from UniSA’s cultural norms or standards and could involve conversations about workplace changes, conflicting job roles, personality differences or workload demands.
Date: Friday 24
February
Time: 9.00
am to 1.00pm
Location: AU3-03, Level 3, 101 Currie Street
Hot Issues in Management Forum 1 – The First 90 Days, Managing Probationary Periods
A study from Chandler McLeod has noted that employees form an opinion of an employer early in a new position and that 47% of employee turnover occurs within the first 90 days of employment in a new job.
Managers and Leaders are invited to attend a discussion to engage with their peers in sharing human resource management tips, strategies and challenges when managing probationary periods. The aim of this forum is to explore some of the issues arising for supervisors and new professional staff which may include differing opinions around the core responsibilities of the position, induction processes and engaging commitment, performance expectations in relation to the new staff members' capacity, willingness or opportunity to contribute to the role and managing timeframes for meetings and reporting.
Presenters across the University will discuss their experiences in this forum facilitated by Human Resources staff.
Date: Wednesday
21 March
Time: 9.00am –
11.00am
Location: AU3-03, Level 3, 101 Currie Street
Managing Self
This workshop is facilitated by Kathryn McEwen of Coaching Partners, Corporate and Executive Coaching who has successfully presented workshops in the UniSA Development Program for Academics. Kathryn is a registered psychologist with more than 24 years experience in organisational psychology, executive coaching and human resource consulting.
Who should attend:
- Managers of professional staff who want to build their individual resilience at work
Overview:
Know How to Manage Pressure
- Manage workplace demands and pressures
- Stay healthy under pressure
- Develop work/life balance
- Build personal resilience
Know How to Stay Confident and Motivated
- Develop a confident and calm persona
- isplay positivity and optimism
- Learn ways to stay on track with your goals
Know Your Values and Strengths
- Define what is important — personal and work values
- Understand the personal impact of living your values
- Align personal and organisational values
- Know and work with your personal strengths
Date: Wednesday 4
April
Time: 9.00am to
1.00pm
Location: AU3-03, Level 3,101 Currie Street
Managing the Tough Stuff
This one day workshop facilitated by Proteus Events provides Managers and Leaders with the skills and confidence to discuss issues of conflict as well as energising team members. The supporting resources provide a range of practical tools and strategies to frame difficult conversations in an open and direct manner.
Who should attend:
- Managers and Leaders who would like to navigate a path through conflict and engage in real and candid conversations with their staff and also gain skills and insight to prevent future issues escalating
Topics include:
- Having conversations that matter
- Be bitter or be better
- The power of engagement and gutsy relationships
- Connecting the head to the heart
- What if my boss is the problem?
- Navigating a path through conflict
- How to both challenge and energise your people
- Develop and reward your champions
- Be bold, be proud and make it happen
Date: Thursday 17
May
Time: 9.00am to
4.00pm
Location: AU2-02/AU2-03, Level2, 101 Currie Street
Team Resilience: Moving Beyond Motivation to Engagement
This workshop is facilitated by Linda Chaousis who has held a number of senior management roles and has several years consulting and experience in a range of industries and sectors, including Australia, the Middle East and the United States. She has authored several books, videos and management resources and designed and delivered numerous successful leadership programs-all which reflect her enthusiasm and passion for offering real life solutions to organisations to ensure positive impact and change.
Who should attend:
- Managers and Leaders who want to enhance strategies to motivate people to the point of engagement, particularly in the current changing university environment
Topics include:
- What motivates people? Current research may surprise you
- Engagement strategies in times of change. Closing the three common gaps – communication gap, execution gap and celebration gap
- Addressing people who are working with outdated psychological contracts ( e.g. ‘I deserve to have been appointed team leader because I’ve been here 20 years’, or ‘My manager has said we now have to complete that task in an hour instead of half a day because of new priorities, but I refuse to compromise my standards’, and many more!
- Dealing with the ‘nomad’ team where permanent team members are often on secondment, with temporary team members taking their place and the uncertainty of whether or not the seconded team member will return. Strategies to assimilate temporary team members quickly, keeping them engaged and productive while ensuring the existing team welcomes the new member.
- The let’s get real factor. What is a realistic expectation for team engagement in the current work environment?
Date: Thursday 14
June
Time: 9.00am to
1.00pm
Location: AU2-02/AU2-03, Level2, 101 Currie Street
Hot Issues in Management Forum 2 – Career Development at UniSA
Managers and Leaders are invited to come along to a lively debate about the predictors of career success at UniSA.
Presenters across the University who have experienced lateral and promotional opportunities will tell their stories and share vignettes on the successes and pitfalls of their own careers. The forum is facilitated by Human Resources staff.
Date: Thursday 28
June
Time: 9.00am –
11.00am
Location: AU3-03, Level 3, 101 Currie Street