Who is this program for
This program will be conducted for cohorts of nominated current supervisors/managers (consideration will be given to aspiring managers if places are available).
The focus will be on developing your management capability in a five modular program of in person on campus workshops.
About this program
The program aims to:
- communicate the University's expectations of managers
- strengthen managers' capacity to manage themselves, resources and people and value individual difference and diversity
- engage managers with organisational policy and practices
- prepare managers to work with and manage a changing environment
- build partnerships and collaborative working relationships using a cross-university network of peers
- support continuous learning and development through the exchange of ideas and experiences through informal and structured activities
Through this systematic approach we aim to build capability and influence culture in line with the core values and strategic direction of the University.
As a participant you will be introduced to a variety of approaches, tools and profiles that can be applied in the workplace including:
- practical tools for problem-solving, communication and influence
- team development and wellbeing, performance and engagement
- change and transition
- establishing boundaries and neutralising difficult situations
- time management. delegation and workforce planning
You will develop your staff management skills with a particular emphasis on building your personal profile and reflection and applying your learning back in the workplace though the use of a series of models and tools.
Session details
Modules will offer participants an opportunity to build their toolbox, develop a profile of themselves by completing a variety of profile questionnaires, participate in case studies discussions and conversation practice in small groups, time to review and reflect on their learning and the opportunity to network and build a community with their peers.
DiSC profile: Participants will be asked to complete prior to Module 1 an online DiSC questionnaire. Participants will then receive an Everything DiSC Management profile which includes comprehensive information on how their DiSC style relates to each of the styles, along with strategies to increase adaptability and relationship effectiveness in Module 1.
Participants will be involved in five structured workshops in person and have an opportunity to extend their peer networks across the University.
The topics covered include Management and Leadership, High Performance Teams, Managing Change, Managing Difficult Situations and Behaviours, Managing the Team Environment.
Managing at Griffith Badge
Those who complete the Program are also eligible to claim their Managing at Griffith Badge which acknowledges the skills learnt and practiced across the program and the individual's commitment to their continuing professional development.
2023 program
This program consists of five one day modules (this program can accommodate a cohort of 30 participants).
Workshop modules are in person on campus as listed below and run from 9.15am until 4pm.
| Program Modules | Schedule - Tuesday |
|---|---|
| 1. Management and Leadership | April 18: Nathan |
| 2. Managing High Performance Teams | May 16: Nathan |
| 3. Managing Change | June 13: Nathan |
| 4. Managing Difficult Situations and Behaviours | July 18: Nathan |
| 5. Managing the Team Environment | August 8: Nathan |
Nomination process
This year the program enrolment process for this program will be managed differently. A request for nominations for new and existing managers who have not previously completed the program will be sent to Heads of Element their consideration and recommendations.
For further information or questions about the program please contact the Program Coordinator, Chris Reilly, Learning Development Consultant, Human Resources or email inquiries to staffdevelopment@griffith.edu.au
Future programs - Expression of Interest
About the Facilitators
Chris Reilly
Learning and Development Consultant, Human Resources| Corporate Services
Chris has been working in Human Resources for over 25 years and has been coordinating the general staff development and leadership programs. She is accredited in the Disc Profile and Team Management Systems profile.
Jon Morgan
External Consultant
Principal, Foresight Consulting
Jon is a specialist facilitator who has worked with participants in a variety of development workshops in almost all areas of the industry. He has conducted management development programs within Griffith and a range of organisations including other universities.
Jon's senior management experience is supported by an Advanced Masters degree in Management and a degree in Marketing.
Feedback from previous participants
MAG has stretched me professionally to identify my management style and the styles of others. Created opportunities to manage up, across and down and equipped me for tough conversations and managing change.
This program has provided me with some great tools and techniques to improve my leadership and management capabilities. I found the change management and managing difficult behaviours modules extremely valuable.
Absolutely loved the program, thanks Chris and Jon! The theory and tools presented are directly applicable (and practical) for my team and GU environments, and I’ve already starting applying them. It also challenged some of my existing thoughts and have better equipped me to deal with scenarios in future. The genuine connections and networks developed between the training cohort is also an unexpected bonus I really value!
As an emerging manager and leader (hopefully), I found the deep dive into my personality, management and leadership styles to be very helpful in informing how I might approach management opportunities in the future.
great use of theory contextualised with real world examples and practical activities to bring learnings into our world.
