Leadership Conversations

A wide ranging series of conversations with national and global experts to develop public sector leadership.
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Leadership Conversations bring new ideas and perspectives, challenge mindsets and inspire excellence in the public sector.

Thought leaders from across the globe deliver dynamic and contemporary leadership development experiences to empower public sector leaders. With many conversations including practical tools and applications, there is something for everyone.

Benefits:

  • Leadership behaviours and mindsets developed through short and succinct virtual workshops
  • Highly interactive and meaningful learning experienced through group discussion and audience participation
  • Activities and practical tools to embed learning in the workplace
  • Collaborative peer learning to strengthen public sector connections and networks
  • Guidance for reflection, action and self directed learning to support high performance and leadership excellence.

Who can take part

Leadership Conversations are for Western Australian public sector employees. There are 4 conversations each year for these employee groups:

  • Individual contributors – employees not yet in traditional leadership positions
  • People leaders – leaders responsible for motivating and enabling their direct reports to deliver high quality work
  • Senior executives – including chief executives and those in the Senior Executive Service (SES) and equivalent roles (Level 9 and above).

Conversations focus on the typical complexities the employee group faces and the skills needed to do their jobs well. They provide an environment where people learn from one another by sharing experiences.

Cost

All conversations are free. You are encouraged to share your learnings and knowledge with colleagues and teams.

Upcoming events

Keep informed of upcoming conversations by following the Public Sector Commission on LinkedIn and Eventbrite.

Registration is essential and participation is limited to those who match the employee group description.

Individual contributors

DateTitleSpeakerOverviewRegistration
Tuesday 30 April 2024Effective Teaming: Strengthen your individual contribution to building a high performing team

Cathryn Urquhart, SIY Global

Professional coach and emotional intelligence SIY (Search Inside Yourself) practitioner

This conversation explores the neuroscience backed concept of effective teaming by increasing your self awareness, and understanding team dynamics and the value of diverse perspectives. Monday 25 March 2024

Past events

DateTitleSpeaker
1 February 2024 WOOP my life: Find and fulfill your wishes and goals, set priorities, and improve your habits for 2024Gabriele Oettingen
4 December 2023Strategic thinking demystified: A first approach to thinking strategicallyGuy Sanders, Essemy    
6 September 2023Should you be effective or efficient? How to work smarter, not harderDani Bennett, Priority Management Australia
21 February 2023Grit Mindset: Harnessing passion and perseverance for personal performanceDr Marny Lishman
9 May 2023Would You Follow You?

Stacey Ashley

People leaders

DateTitleSpeakerOverviewRegistration
Tuesday 21 May 2024Immaculate Perception: The impact of internal schema on external leadership behaviour

Dr Jared Cooney Horvath 

Award winning cognitive neuroscientist, best selling author and renowned keynote speaker

This conversation takes a deep dive into the counter intuitive foundations of thinking and the power of perception over personal performance.Tuesday 23 April 2024

Past events

DateTitleSpeaker
21 February 2024Fully Connected: It's time to stop surviving and start thrivingMel Kettle
21 March 2023Difference Makers: Harnessing the power of inclusive leadershipAlicia Curtis, Alyceum
9 June 2023Immaculate Perception

Dr Jared Cooney Horvath

15 August 2023Feedback 500: Discover the fortune in delivering feedback that empowers positive changeSuzi Roche, Essemy
10 October 2023Leading with mental health in mind: A leader's guide addressing mental health in the workplace with confidenceDr Marny Lishman

Senior executives

Past events

DateTitleSpeaker
10 February 2023No Bullsh!t Leadership: Unlocking the secrets of executive successMartin Moore, Your CEO Mentor
18 April 2023Cross Functional DysfunctionGreg Bayne, TLC Solutions
19 July 2023Leading Antifragile: Crafting culture for business areas to thriveDr Paige Williams
14 November 2023Comfort with complexity: Empowering executive leaders to tackle complex problemsMatt Brown, Essemy
12 March 2024Leading Women: The invisible forces that shape women in leadershipAnneli Blundell