Elevate Leadership Academy

Developing human-centric leaders in the Public Sector

According to research quoted by Harvard Business School, it's common for leaders to react poorly in high-stress situations. 53% become more closed-minded and controlling during times of crisis instead of being adaptable. Further, 43% of leaders become angry and heated during these times.

Given the stressful past few years in the public sector and the increasing levels of burnout and disengagement among employees, it is critical for emerging leaders to adopt a more human-centric approach to leading their workforce within their organisations.

LinkedIn's 2024 Most In-Demand Skills report quotes human-centric or soft skills as "evergreen places to invest your learning energy," with Communication, Leadership, and Problem-solving skills in the top ten in the 1st, 3rd, and 9th spots, respectively. Additionally, the skill of the moment is Adaptability, which is mission-critical for both people and organisations in embracing, navigating, and managing change.

Our Elevate Leadership Academy responds to these needs through its unique design and carefully curated content, equipping new and emerging leaders with the human-centric skills they need to create and manage high-performing teams in any Public Service organisation or jurisdiction.

Over six months, leaders will learn how to develop the skills required to lead with an EQ approach and apply these skills in real-world scenarios. They will also learn to be more self-aware, adaptable to change, socially aware, and manage relationships with their teams to foster a strong and resilient workplace culture that is fit for purpose and future-proof in navigating complex situations when and as they arise.

Through a mix of course materials, including weekly engagement with eLearning modules, readings, and videos, participants will learn how to fine-hone their craft in mastering the art of clear communication, delegation, and motivation to inspire peak performance in their team.

Each month, participants will attend two-hour workshops with other like-minded public sector professionals to learn critical leadership skills, including delegation and empowerment, effective 1:1s, managing difficult conversations, and strategic thinking.

Learners will also have the invaluable opportunity to attend a 1:1 coaching session with our expert CorbettPrice instructors, who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of leadership development. This personalised coaching will further enhance your learning experience and help you apply the skills you've learned in the program.

Course details

Format: Live Online and In Person available

Duration: 6 months

Time: 2 hours per week

Cost: $1,600 per person

Date: 18th Feb - 15th August 2025

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Foundational skill competencies gained

Emotional Intelligence
Communication
Leadership
Adaptability
Problem Solving

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Course outline

Exploring leadership styles, harnessing emotional intelligence and self-awareness for better people management. Discuss and practice tools and techniques to build and maintain trust. Focus on problem-solving, decision-making, and developing a growth mindset.
We will focus on clear communication, delegation, empowerment, motivation, inspiration, and effective 1:1 meetings.
Discussions on how to address constructive feedback, conflict resolution, and performance management.
Exploring creating high-performing teams, coaching and mentoring others, and utilising key performance indicators (KPIs).
Best practices across mentorship, agile practices, and leading change.
Strategic thinking and communicating strategic importance.