Program Overview

Aligning with the Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025 and our core commitment to “Unleashing the potential of our people” the Future Leaders Development Program is a key pathway for aspiring Academic Leaders.

The program has been developed using adult learning principles including, synchronous and asynchronous learning modes, spaced delivery to support embedding of new knowledge and a design for the self-directed learner.

Following an initial 360-degree assessment process and debrief by accredited Capability and Development team members, the program is based around 4 month-long modules each consisting of:

  • A half day face to face experiential workshop.
  • A 60 - 90 minute peer learning session facilitated by our current leadership team.
  • Dedicated learning resources and reflective practice activities.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will have:

  • Strengthened individual and cohort leadership effectiveness;
  • Developed management and leadership skills, including business and strategic acumen;
  • Enhanced capability to effectively hold change and conflict conversations;
  • Established capability in the development of an open, high performance, high engagement, high trust culture, which values diversity and respect for difference.

Suitable for

The Future Leaders Program is designed for continuing Academic Staff currently at Associate Professor (Level D), or Professor (Level E), who are committed to enhancing their leadership capability.

Aligning with Griffith’s values and commitments we encourage a diverse range of nominations, such as:

  • First Peoples (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People);
  • Women;
  • People with carer responsibilities;
  • People living with a disability and/or neurodiversity;
  • People from culturally, linguistically and/or ethnically diverse backgrounds; and
  • People who are sexually or gender diverse (LGBTIQ+).

Nominations Process

Nominations are sourced through the University’s executive and have closed for 2024.  Academic colleagues seeking to participate in future rounds of the program should discuss their nomination with their Head of School or Research Director in the first instance.

Further Information

For further information or questions about the program please contact the Manager, Talent and Succession, Erin Thompson, Human Resources MS Teams Chat or email inquiries to erin.thompson@griffith.edu.au

Participant Feedback

The program provided dedicated time to think about my leadership in a way that provoked growth. It is an effective and lean model for leadership development - this makes it doable and valuable - thank you.

I liked the breadth and variety of topics and ways it was put across - different speakers, actual leaders from the Uni, using a combination of workshops, online formats and individual learning. I thought it was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed it.

I thought the program was extremely well organised, put together, and thought through. I enjoyed meeting with other academics outside of my discipline and hearing their perspectives. The entire experience was great. Much, much better than previous 'leadership' courses I have done. I got a LOT out of this. Thank you to all involved!