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Staff Development & Training

Please note: Universities Australia will not be running the Staff Development and Training program after 2008.

 

2008 Staff Development & Training Activities

 

2008 Nomination form

 

Activity Target Group Further Information Venue Information

28 - 29 April
Workshop – Approaches to Effective Leadership, Emotional Intelligence at work
2 day non-residential.

$1270 ($1155 + $115.50 GST)
If paid on or before 7 March 2008

The workshop is designed for university staff at middle manager level who lead teams and other work groups and who are interested in Emotional Intelligence, ways to increase their own awareness and applications to organisational life.  It is designed for people who want to empower themselves through fully using their emotional intelligence to better achieve their personal and interpersonal goals. It is an opportunity to validate the intuitive or emotional side of personality and its power to enhance performance and interactions.

Approaches to effective leadership flyer

Radisson Hotel and Suites, Sydney

19 – 23 May
Leadership Program for Middle Managers
(2 day workshop and 3 day course)
5 day residential

5 days (course and workshop)
$3889.60 ($3536 + $353.60 GST)
3 days (course only)
$2047.10 ($1861 + $186.10 GST)
If paid on or before 21 March 2008

The course is designed for general staff at HEW Level 8 and above with responsibility for leading a team or unit, or whose role involves influencing the work of other staff or teams.

Leadership program for middle managers flyer

Deakin Management Centre, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria

16 – 20 June
Women in Leadership (2 day workshop and 3 day course)
5 day residential.

5 days (course & workshop)
$3832.40 ($3484 + $348.40 GST)
3 days (course only)
$2047.10 ($1861 + $186.10
If paid on or before 18 April 2008

The course is designed for women at upper-middle levels in universities.  The course caters for women who are in, or aspire to be in, leadership positions.

Women in Leadership flyer

Deakin Management Centre, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria

10 – 11 July
Library Conference
2 day non-residential.

$1053.80 ($958 + $95.80 GST)
plus optional 1 day site visit –P.O.A.
If paid on or before 12 May 2008

The conference is designed for library staff at Deputy/Associate Librarian and middle manager level, likely to move into more senior roles in the future.

Library Conference flyer

Novotel Brighton Beach, Sydney

28 – 31 July
Leading in times of change
4 day residential.

$3905 ($3550 + $355 GST)
If paid on or before 30 May 2008

This 4 day residential program is directed to the personal development of leaders using the Enneagram instrument with a view to increasing personal effectiveness and improving relationships with colleagues in times of change.  The course will provide the opportunity to explore communication and other work strategies in a safe and friendly environment.  It is directed to both general and academic staff at middle to senior levels.

Leading in times of change flyer
Deakin Management Centre, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria

25 – 26 August
Approaches to Effective Leadership: resolving conflict using Emotional Intelligence
2 day non-residential.

$1270.50 ($1155 + $115.50 GST)
If paid on or before 4 July 2008

The workshop is designed for university staff at middle manager level who lead teams and other work/project groups and who are interested in Emotional Intelligence, and its application to the workplace, particularly in the resolution of conflict.  It is designed for people who want to empower themselves through fully using their Emotional Intelligence and is an opportunity to validate the intuitive or emotional side of personality and its power to work successfully with complex, challenging situations.

Approaches to effective leadership flyer

Conrad Treasury Hotel, Brisbane

13 – 17 October
Leadership Program for HEW Levels 5-7
5 day residential.

$3638.80 ($3308 + $330.80 GST)
If paid on or before 22 August 2008

The course is designed for people who would benefit from an orientation to the higher education system in a changing political, economic and social context.  It would be particularly relevant to people in an administrative role or to staff who are potential or aspiring managers. 

The course is appropriate for staff at HEW Levels 5-7 and equivalent academic positions, such as tutors, research assistants and associate lecturers.

Leadership program for HEW levels 5 - 7 flyer

Deakin Management Centre, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria

30 – 31 October
Workshop: working with new generations
2 day non-residential.

$1270.50 ($1155 + $115.50 GST)
If paid on or before 19 September 2008

The workshop is directed to those who lead or are part of teams comprising staff of different generations.  The aim is to increase the effectiveness of working with new generations of staff by understanding the expectations and experiences of co-workers.

Working with new generation Workshop
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Sydney

 

Staff Development Bulletins

 

 

Should you require further information please contact the Staff Development & Training section.

 

 


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