Sydney Leadership Accelerator Program

The program focuses on the ever-changing nature of work, economic and industry dynamics, and shifting expectations placed on leaders. Over four days you will:

• Apply adaptive leadership practices in complex situations
• Develop your unique leadership style, and self-awareness
• "Unlearn” traditional managerial approaches
• Lead in the digital age and develop your AI knowledge
• Build your authentic leadership presence to become an impactful communicator
• Enhance strategic thinking, alignment and execution capabilities
• Lead change effectively
• Provide feedback and manage challenging conversations
• Build resilience for yourself and your team
• Gain insights into the Australian business landscape and industry trends for organisational impact

Over four transformational days, you will work with fellow leaders to address challenges and practice the skills necessary for the next phase of your leadership journey. You will develop a personal action plan to transform learning into immediate outcomes. You will engage in:

• Hands-on project work
• Practical simulations
• Experiential sessions that challenge your comfort zone
• Sessions where guest speakers share their personal journeys, insights and experiences

The program will include a welcome dinner and hosted networking evenings to facilitate community building, collaboration and the strengthening of inter-industry networks.  

• Individuals transitioning into their first managerial role
• Managers navigating increasingly complex environments
• Middle managers seeking to accelerate their leadership development
• Leaders from companies or institutions of any size and industry, including not-for-profits and public service employees

• Professor Clinton Free
• Professor Helena Nguyen
• Associate Professor Dan Caprar
• Dr Sandra Peter
• Professor Kai Riemer