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Leadership Course: Leading with Strategy

$698.00

START DATE

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MODE

On Campus (Sydney)

DURATION

1 day

COMMITMENT

8 hrs

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This strategic leadership course focuses on the central role of strategy and purpose in creating high impact ways of working. In the ever-evolving landscape of local government, effective leadership is essential to drive positive change and deliver sustainable outcomes for communities.

About this course

This leadership course is designed to empower current and aspiring leaders with the strategic acumen required to navigate the complexities of government administration successfully. You will be immersed in the world of strategic leadership, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to formulate, implement, and adapt strategic plans that address pressing local challenges. Through a blend of practical insights, case studies, and interactive discussions, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic decision-making process specific to the public sector.

The course teachings are based on evidence and rigour, drawing on cutting edge theory and practice relating to leadership development. The program encourages self-reflection in relation to your leadership development with the workshop closing with a self-reflection ‘check-out’ exercise.

Key benefits of this course

By the conclusion of this course, you should have:

  • Developed the skills of strategic leadership
  • Learned a suite of strategies to empower others to achieve
  • Learned about and used design thinking processes to approach complex strategic challenges
  • The ability to actively contribute to the development of collective and collaborative leadership within the council.

 

Digital badge and certificate

A digital badge and certificate will be awarded following the successful completion of any necessary tasks or assessments to demonstrate acquired learning of the short course or for meeting attendance and/or participation requirements.

Learn more about UTS Open digital badges.

Course outline

The following topics will be covered during this leadership course:

  • Exploring the challenges of strategy vs being strategic
  • Strategic proficiency and adaptive challenges
  • Possibilities based approach to strategy
  • Design thinking and innovation process
  • Problem discovery.

Price 

Full price: $698 (GST free)*

*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase. 

Delivery style

The leadership course uses a blend of presentation, discussion, case in point teaching, consultation in pairs, group exercises and individual take-away tasks to put into practice learnings in the workplace. This training approach allows you to work through concepts introduced by the presenter in an application-focused teaching environment. You will challenge your understanding of the concepts and consider their application once back in your individual workplace.

Leadership course series

This leadership course has no prerequisites and is open to all members of the public. The course is one of five leadership courses in our Leading in Local Government series. Select the combination of courses from the list below that will meet your learning needs.

Enrolment conditions

Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions. 

COVID-19 response 

UTS complies with latest Government health advice. Delivery of all courses complies with the UTS response to COVID-19.

Contact us

For any questions on enrolment or payment, please email support@open.uts.edu.au 

If you have a specific question on course content or requirements, please email ippg.learning@uts.edu.au

Who is this course for?

This leadership course is designed for local government leaders, aspiring leaders or those new to a leadership role in local government. The course is designed to equip local government professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive positive change within the local government context.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

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