Strong leaders raise the capability of their staff by continuously developing both themselves and others. They also provide the impetus for creating a culture where learning is valued and where knowledge is actively managed.

True leaders are masters in giving and receiving feedback and helping others to improve through coaching and mentoring.

SCU has implemented a dedicated management development program in recognition of the importance of these roles to the success of the university as a whole. The program has the following components:

Team Leader Workshop

Next Generation of SCU Leaders

Heads of Schools Development Strategy

Academic Leadership Program

Managing Performance Conversations

Additionally there are a range of academic programs available to staff wishing to enhance their management skills.

Other management development topics for which courses could be made available include:

Creating High Performing Teams

Coaching for Managers

Finance Essentials

Cross Cultural Communication

Essential Employee Relations

Business Planning

There may be other management development topics you are interested in. Please contact Organisation Development to discuss your training needs.

Professional management development programs are offered by a range of external providers. The following links provide a choice of programs, however this list is not exhaustive and staff should consider their own professional networks when sourcing opportunities.

Association for Tertiary Education Management

http://www.atem.org.au

Australian Institute of Management

http://www.aim.com.au

Institute of Public Administration

http://www.nsw.ipaa.org.au

For assistance and further information contact:

Organisation Development
E-mail: hr@scu.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 6620 3953

Updated: 10 November 2011