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Leadership and management development (level 2)

Modular series

Target group:
  • Professional staff HEW 8 - HEW 10
  • Academic staff level A - C
Group size:Maximum of 16
Level 2 program:

Suitable for staff with experience in the leadership/management area or who wish to refresh/develop their skills.

This workshop benefits from having participants from a cross section of the University and Staff Development endeavours to match participants accordingly. Therefore Staff Development seeks your expression of interest and will contact you to advise appropriate program dates.

Schedule:
Date:Monday 26 March, Tuesday 27 March & Wednesday 28 March 2012
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Hotel IBIS, 297 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Apply by:Monday 19 March 2012
Schedule:
Date:Monday 22 October, Tuesday 23 October & Wednesday 24 October 2012
Time:9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:Hotel IBIS, 297 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Apply by:Monday 15 October 2012
Cost: Monash staff - $950
Catering:Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided
To apply:On-line application form

Overview

The Leadership and Management Development Program for experienced managers aims to develop the knowledge and skills of Monash University managers with a specific focus on strategic, task and people abilities and the application of these capabilities in day-to-day work.

The LMD2 is a stimulating program focused on current models of management and influential leadership. The program describes and analyses the challenges of the management and leadership role within the Monash University context and presents a range of principles and tools for management and leadership that participants can apply. It includes models for understanding change and transition in the tertiary academic context, the fundamental management skill set, personal approaches to leadership, team management and communication, in a matrix organisation and frameworks for developing healthier workplace cultures.

Intended Outcomes

At the completion of this program, participants will be able to apply principles of management and leadership to their workplace. This will include a greater understanding of their personal management styles and how to apply skills in day-to-day workplace leadership.

Course Content

The program will include:

  • Describe, compares and discuss models of management and leadership styles, strengths and skills
  • Identify, analyse and further develop their own personal management and leadership styles, strengths and skills
  • Analyse and develop personal and professional skills in:
    • Leading teams
    • Conducting performance conversations with staff
    • Managing change and transition in the workplace
    • Shaping organisation culture
  • Apply knowledge, skills and experience in resolving critical leadership dilemmas and in the development of more effective workplace relationships.

Learning Approach

This series will incorporate the strategies of presentation, discussion, video input and practical case studies and skill practice. Participants will work in teams using an action learning methodology

Handouts

A comprehensive set of workshop notes will be distributed showing all content areas as well as activities and exercises

Previous Participant Comments:

  • "Learnt about my management style and how I can modify my behaviour to assist staff".
  • "The value of communication at all levels".
  • "Excellent group dynamics and interaction supported by the benefit of having both professional and academic staff in the same course".
  • "Very valuable workshop for “us” middle managers".
  • "I learnt a lot about myself and perhaps “confirmed” some of my stronger traits".
  • "It’s a very professionally developed and well delivered workshop".
  • "Very useful workshop, particularly for staff who have not previously had leadership, management training".