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EMERGING
LEADERS
PROGRAM
PROSPECTUS
2021
PROGRAM COMMENCES THURSDAY 27 MAY 2021
REGISTRATIONS OPEN THURSDAY 28 JANUARY 2021
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 30 APRIL 2021*
*Unless all places sold prior.
PROGRAM DELIVERERS
PROGRAM DELIVERERS
EMERGING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITY OF THE STRATEGIC
LEADERS PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AUSTRALIA PARTNERSHIP UNIT
PROGRAM AUSTRALIA, SA
PROSPECTUS
2021 Local Government Professionals Australia, The University of South Australia (UniSA) Strategic Partnerships is the University of
SA is a not-for-profit member based was established in January 1991, as a South Australia’s industry engagement unit
association representing professionals result of a merger of the South Australian with over 25 years’ experience in the design,
working in local government in South Institute of Technology (including the development and delivery of customised
Australia. We have the ability to link and Elton Mayo School of Management) and leadership and management development
connect people from different councils the South Australian College of Advanced programs. The unit operates on a national
who may not otherwise form relationships Education. It can trace its history through and international basis, delivering programs
or share with each other. Our high quality parent institutions as far back as 1865. in regional, metropolitan and city locations.
professional development programs and Strategic Partnerships scope of experience
networking events are uniquely local With more than 33,000 students and includes University award and non-award
government – reflective of the culture 55,000 alumni from the Business programs and short courses. All our industry
of the sector and sensitive to the needs School, UniSA is South Australia’s programs are tailored to meet the learning
of its professionals. The content of our largest University, ranked in the top 3% outcomes of Industry Associations, partner
events and programs are informed by our of world Universities by the two most organisations and Government bodies.
members and people who genuinely care recognised measures (Times Higher UniSA Strategic Partnerships utilises a range
about the sector. We provide a safe and Education World Rankings and QS World of contemporary learning methodologies
supportive environment in which to grow University Rankings). UniSA is designed delivered by a team of highly qualified and
and learn while creating opportunities to for the future, embracing change and is industry-experienced lecturers.
make time away from the office to work positioned as a university that is helping to
on the business or on self. We award and build tomorrow’s world. Our teaching and A cross section of organisations we have
acknowledge achievements of excellence. research focus is innovative, collaborative, partnered with to deliver programs
enterprising and flexible. We continue include; ac.care, Airbus Group, Australian
to be international, industry focused, Army (Senior Officers), ASC Pty Ltd (CEO
student centred, service oriented and and Executive), Asian Development
multidisciplinary. Bank, Bendigo/Kangan Institute of TAFE
(CEO and Executive), Benson Radiology,
The University is well known for Beijing Government, Canberra Institute of
developing and delivering practical and Technology, CenITex, Codan Ltd, Defence
contemporary business management Science and Technology, Defence Signals
programs. Managed through the Strategic Directorate, Electrolux, Federal Government
Partnerships unit, the Business School has (various departments), Futuris Automotive
built a strong reputation for the quality of Interiors (Aus), Flinders Hospital, Hirotec
its industry-based graduate programs and Australia, HomeStart Finance, Inghams
for collaborating with organisations and Enterprises, Local Government (a broad
industry bodies in program development. selection), Orora Glass Australasia, PNG
Government, Royal Australian Air Force
(Senior Officers), SA Government, SA Power
Networks, Surf Lifesaving Australia, South
Australia Police, St. Andrews Hospital,
Seeley International, Treasury Wine Estates
and Uniting Communities.
PROGRAM FACILITATORS
“CAPABILITY IS AN
ALL-ROUND HUMAN QUALITY,
AN INTEGRATION OF
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, PERSONAL
QUALITIES AND UNDERSTANDING
USED APPROPRIATELY AND
EFFECTIVELY – NOT JUST IN
FAMILIAR AND HIGHLY FOCUSED
EMERGING
SPECIALIST CONTEXT BUT
LEADERS IN RESPONSE TO NEW AND
CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES”
PROGRAM
PROSPECTUS
2021
John Stephenson, Mantz Yorke – 1998
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
EMERGING PROGRAM OVERVIEW The TMP is a psychometric tool that PROJECT, ASSIGNMENTS
LEADERS has been used in personal and team AND WORKLOAD
development for over three decades.
PROGRAM The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) aims
to provide participants with the following: The TMP consists of 60 questions The program includes one individual
PROSPECTUS that explore how an individual self-reflective assignment at the beginning
2021 ⠕ A greater level of comprehension at work prefers to: of the program.
and understanding of local
government ⠕ relate with others In addition, it includes a group project.
⠕ gather and use information Project groups and the project theme
⠕ Increased understanding of
will be announced during Module 1.
leadership concepts and practices, ⠕ make decisions The project consists of both a written
and how to integrate these
component and a presentation, providing
learnings into the workplace ⠕ organise themselves and
emerging leaders with an opportunity
others.
⠕ Increased confidence to be showcased to, and network with,
Participants will be asked to complete senior local government leaders.
⠕ Enhanced self-awareness the questionnaire 2–4 weeks before
Significant work outside of the listed
⠕ An appreciation of, and an the start of the program.
program hours, both of an individual
ability to work with different The TMP is simple to complete online. and group nature, is expected.
personality types It takes around half an hour. Assuming
⠕ The opportunity to challenge participants complete the questionnaire
their assumptions on time, a report of around 5,000 words COACHES
will be provided at a debriefing of the
The dates for ELP Sessions during 2021 instrument (Module 1, day 2). Research has found that managerial
are indicated on the following page. support and intervention can improve
Detailed information about each the transfer of skills learned in training
component follows. PROGRAM to the workplace.
METHODOLOGY Therefore, we recommend all participants
select a coach, generally their direct line
PRE-PROGRAM Founded on the knowledge that adults
manager, to support them throughout
learn most effectively by doing, the ELP
the program.
The program incorporates online is highly interactive and action-learning
completion of the Team Management focused. The program will mix theory,
Systems (TMS) profiling tool by action through activities and reflection/
participants. Based on responses to the application to develop leadership
profile questionnaire, the personal Team capability.
Management Profile (TMP) provides Participants are strongly encouraged to
constructive, work- based information relate their own experiences, resulting
outlining an individual’s work preferences in lively, stimulating discussions that
and the strengths that an individual reflect a diverse range of perspectives.
brings to a team.
The completion of the tool transitions
the participants into the first directed
module of the program, focused on
personal leadership.
2021
PROSPECTUS
PROGRAM
LEADERS
EMERGING
PROGRAM MAP
Pre-program Module 1 (Residential) Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8
Program Personal Organisational Local Local Leading Local Local Integration
Intoduction Leadership Culture & Team Government: Government: Change Government: Government:
Dynamics Exposure Political Media & Sustainability
to a Rural Context Engagement
Team Program What is Organisational What is Explore
Perspective
Management introduction leadership? culture – What traditional participant
Profile (TMP) and ice breaker is it? Can you change learnings
completed Self-awareness control culture? management? and reflect
online – exploring on personal
personal What is What change development
behaviours and your role in do we see
preferences contributing happening in Where to
to culture? organisations from here?
Understanding today?
and influencing Underlying Applying the
others beliefs held in The emotive learning
LG Professionals SA at various Councils
our workplaces nature of
– what impact change Program Close
do they have?
9am - 1pm unless otherwise advised
Individual Group
Overview What are Explore The fast Project
self-reflective Project Due
of program mental behaviours pace of Presentations
report due 2 December
Emerging Leaders Program content designed and delivered by
year and models? and how they change – How
2 July Graduation
expectations How do they influence responsive is
Emerging Leaders Program content designed and delivered by the
(with managers influence the dynamics LG to change
from 3 - 5pm) and inform within teams required for
actions and future growth?
University of South Australia – delivered in inner metropolitan locations TBA
Dinner behaviours? Action plan to
(Compulsory promote and Organisational
and CEOs/ Values and shape culture dynamics and
managers beliefs their influence
invited) Gain an insight on change
from 6:30pm Personal habits into systems
and preference complexity
– how they
1 - 5pm unless otherwise advised
influence
willingness to
PROGRAM
change
Date 27 May 28 May 24 June 22 July 19 August 16 Septem- 14 October 11 November 2 December 3 December
ber
Dr Ruchi Sinha Dr Lindsay Debra Sarre LG LG Dr Marguerite LG LG LG Dr Ruchi Sinha
Ryan Professionals Professionals Kolar Professionals Professionals Professionals Sinha
PROGRAM
Dr Ruchi Sinha SA SA SA SA SA
FACILITATORS
MAP
PROGRAM MODULES
PROGRAM MODULES
MODULE 1: Day 2: Personal Leadership MODULE 2:
RESIDENTIAL RETREAT The focus of day 2 is on understanding ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE
The first module of the ELP will take place of self, exploring what leadership is, & TEAM DYNAMICS
in the form of a residential retreat. This personal change and helping participants In this module the participants will
will allow participants to quickly bond to uncover some assumptions about explore the interactions between
as a group and offer more opportunity work and leadership. leadership, organisational culture,
to move out of one’s comfort zone–a key The module will use the Team teams and complexity.
goal of the program. Accommodation will Management Profile (TMP) which
be basic but comfortable, and participants The focus will shift from managing
is a powerful instrument for helping self to managing others within an
will be required to share rooms (except
EMERGING participants to better understand their organisational context.
in extenuating circumstances).
LEADERS personal preferences. The tool will be
PROGRAM used to uncover assumptions and
‘mental models’ – the way participants
PROSPECTUS Day 1 Morning: Introduction
Learning Objectives
view the world.
2021 ⠕ To understand what
The first half of the day will provide
organisational culture is, how
participants with an overview of the
it influences and how it can
program year and an opportunity Learning Objectives
be influenced.
to get to know each other. ⠕ To develop self-awareness
⠕ To explore cultural assumptions
using the TMP profile tool
and how these relate to
as a framework.
observable behaviour
Day 1 Afternoon: Manager ⠕ To understand personal within organisations.
and Participant preferences and how these
⠕ To provide an overview of the
This session is compulsory for both the influence our interactions
nature and behavioural
Emerging Leader and their manager with others.
dynamics of teams.
as it will establish the necessary support ⠕ To explore what leadership
for the Emerging Leader to succeed ⠕ To expose participants to the
is and how it may differ from
across the program year. concept of systemic complexity.
management.
Managers are invited to join participants ⠕ To uncover mental models
from 4–5pm for information about how and show participants how
these influence the gathering Module Facilitator:
they can best support their Emerging
Leader, and to hear from past participants and processing of information. Debra Sarre
about elements of the program. ⠕ To have participants start University of South Australia
to understand change from
a personal perspective.
Day 1 Evening: Dinner with ⠕ To provide a framework
Managers and CEOs for participants to reflect
Day 1 will conclude with a compulsory on their own learning in
dinner for all participants to bond socially terms of change, leadership
and hear the personal leadership stories and team development and
of some current local government write a report in the form
leaders in an intimate setting. of a development plan.
Module Facilitator: Module Facilitators:
Dr Lindsay Ryan
Dr Ruchi Sinha
University of South Australia
University of South Australia
Dr Ruchi Sinha
University of South Australia
PROGRAM MODULES
PROGRAM MODULES
MODULES 3,4,6 & 7 MODULE 5: MODULE 8:
While a general theme has been set for LEADING CHANGE INTEGRATION
each of these sessions, ELP participants The ELP is about change. Change in terms
will take responsibility for the planning, of self, organisations and the way in which Morning: Integration
development and implementation people and organisations interact in the
of four workshops. This process is The final session delivered by the University
world. This module starts by exploring
designed to contribute to the learning of South Australia aims to tie the program
how change initiatives are generally
outcome for program participants. together and help participants apply and
presented in organisations. As part of this
Each session will include expert guest continue their learning post-program.
discussion we will consider how human
speaker/s or workshops. The themes emotions affect change initiatives, in
EMERGING are set out below. particular the emotions of fear and power,
LEADERS but also excitement and passion. And we Afternoon: Project Presentation and
PROGRAM will look for ways of working with those Graduation
PROSPECTUS MODULE 3: emotions. Participants will present their project
2021 LOCAL GOVERNMENT: work and graduate. They will be joined by
The day will address change from the
guests, including senior local government
EXPOSURE TO A RURAL perspective that the main challenges
executives and Leaders Alumni Network
PERSPECTIVE of leading change typically do not rest
members in an afternoon of bonding
with the new structures, systems or
This session will involve a bus trip to and celebration.
technologies, but rather with the
a rural location to be determined by
human aspects.
the group during Module 1. Expect the
session to start early in the morning Learning Objectives
and end late. ⠕ Prepare participants to ‘return’
Learning Objectives
to their workplaces and to build
⠕ To understand the nature
realistic expectations.
of change in modern
MODULE 4: organisations. ⠕ Help participants to understand
POLITICAL CONTEXT how they can apply their
⠕ To develop a view of how
learning to influence the
participants’ own leadership
work place.
style affects their approach
MODULE 6: to change and the leadership ⠕ Aid participants in continuing
MEDIA AND ENGAGEMENT skills required for the successful the learning journey.
implementation of change.
⠕ To understand a model of
Module Facilitator:
MODULE 7: change that doesn’t depend
SUSTAINABILITY on predicting the future, but Dr Ruchi Sinha
instead uses current resources, University of South Australia
These sessions will be held at
partnerships and strengths
metropolitan council locations
to create the future.
to be determined by the group
during Module 1. ⠕ To provide an overview of
the nature and behavioural
dynamics of teams.
Module Facilitator:
Dr Marguerite Kolar
University of South Australia
PROGRAM FACILITATORS
PROGRAM MODULES
PROGRAM FACILITATORS
EMERGING DR RUCHI SINHA DEBRA SARRE
LEADERS PhD (Michigan)
PROGRAM
PROSPECTUS Ruchi is Senior Lecturer in the School of As Founder and Principal Consultant of
2021 Management and has a Master’s Degree Sarre ODL (Organisational Development
and a PhD in Industrial/Organizational and Learning), Debra has led a successful
Psychology from Michigan State University. consulting business for 18 years. As a
Before entering academia, Ruchi worked trusted advisor she has partnered with
as an HR consultant and delivered training business leaders, across all sectors and
programs on psychometric selection tools, states, to achieve successful development
team-building, negotiation and leadership outcomes for individual leaders,
skills. Ruchi joins us from the Indian School their teams and their organisations.
of Business (Hyderabad) where she was Her reputation as an engaging and
an Assistant Professor of Organizational effective facilitator and coach has been
Behaviour and taught MBA level courses built through her ability to quickly
on Negotiation Skills and Leadership establish positive connections, translate
Development. contemporary research, practices and
knowledge into deeply engaging learning
Ruchi’s work has been published in top-tier
and development experiences.
journals and has been presented at several
top conferences in the field. Her current With a Bachelor of Psychology and 20
research interests include Employee Voice, years corporate experience Debra brings
Team Conflicts at Work, and Power/Status current knowledge and practices from
Hierarchies in Teams. In her research, the fields of Organisational Psychology
Ruchi examines how the social-network of and contemporary leadership and
interpersonal relationships within a team management. She draws on a range of
influences critical work outcomes such as evidence-based tools and techniques to
the level of voice, conflicts, information facilitate new ways of thinking, behaving
sharing and power/status struggles. and engaging for leaders and teams. Debra
is particularly passionate about helping
Ruchi is an active member of the
leaders to fully understand their impact
Academy of Management, Society for
during times of change and complexity in
Industrial and Organizational Psychology,
order that they can work to become more
Australian Human Resources Institute
effective.
and the International Academy of
Conflict Management. Ruchi has been a A key focus of Debra’s work is with
recipient of a Society for Human Resource organisations to re-think performance and
Management Foundation Grant as well development processes through a focus
as the UNISA 2016 Research Themes on the moment-to-moment, real-time
Investment Scheme funding. conversations that leaders engage in every
day. Each client engagement is tailored
to their needs and context ensuring
alignment with business purpose.
PROGRAM FACILITATORS
PROGRAM FACILITATORS
EMERGING DR MARGUERITE KOLAR DR LINDSAY RYAN
LEADERS
PROGRAM
PROSPECTUS Marguerite has extensive leadership, Dr Lindsay Ryan is an organisation Lindsay has worked extensively in both
consulting and teaching experience across development consultant. He specialises in private and public sectors and the
2021
Government and Industry. This includes a range of different areas: rigor of his work is underpinned using
managing change activities in both the academic research, comprehensive
Sustainable Change Programs: utilising an
higher education and industry sector, quantitative and qualitative data analysis
appreciative inquiry approach to facilitate
ranging from restructuring to matrix and and evidence-based decision-making.
change by drawing on elements that are
functional streams to supporting teams to Lindsay’s experience has been across a
successful and familiar to reassure people
be more efficient and customer focused. variety of organisations and industries,
and sustain change while minimising
Marguerite has achieved outstanding including Seeley International, Department
resistance and scepticism toward
results in providing transparent interactions of Industry Science and Innovation,
change initiatives by involving people
and solutions that meet the needs of all Environment Protection Authority South
in the process and having them actively
parties while mitigating the risk to the Australia, Department for Education &
contribute to creating the needed
organisation. Child Development, University of South
change.
Australia, Regional Development Australia
More recently, Marguerite has worked in
Evaluating the Impact of Change - Adelaide Metropolitan, Health First
a broad range of academic roles including
and Development Initiatives: using Network, South Australia Police, SA Power
Director: External Engagement, Dean
quantitative and qualitative research Networks, as well as such industries as
of Graduate Studies, Future Industries
to develop evidence-based case study retail, transport, residential building and
Institute Manager and senior lecturer. Prior
examples of the application and impact professional services.
to joining UniSA, Marguerite worked in a
of change initiatives using the Success
small consulting company, working with a
Case Method.
broad range of organisations. She has also
held leadership roles in organisations such Capability Analysis: undertaking research
as CSC and Motorola. to identify the capability gap between
current and required performance
Marguerite teaches industry programs in
levels and assembling a development
Leading and Facilitating Change, previously
strategy to address the gaps. This
in UniSA’s MBA program and now in
methodology identifies opportunities
UniSA’s Executive Education programs.
for change and improvement, prioritises
Marguerite has been Chair or Dean’s change initiatives and focuses on what
representative on several committees to is realistically achievable for each
develop, update and implement research organisation using available resources.
education policies. She has managed
Leadership Capability Development:
offshore doctoral programs for business
undertaking research and analysis of
professionals located in SE Asia, and used
leadership capabilities for different
her extensive industry and academic
categories of leaders (such as Executive,
experience to manage complex student
Senior, Middle, Team and Individual
cases to achieve positive outcomes and
Leaders) in different types of industries
identify strategies for improving the
and developing a leadership capabilities
student experience.
framework with 6-8 key capabilities and
She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the behaviours needed to develop and
Mathematics from the University of sustain those leadership capabilities.
California, Los Angeles (UCLA), a Master
of Business Administration (MBA) and a
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
from UniSA.
ARTICULATION PATHWAYS
ARTICULATION PATHWAYS
EMERGING ARTICULATION
LEADERS PATHWAYS LG PROFESSIONALS SA PROGRAMS
PROGRAM Participants who have successfully
PROSPECTUS completed both the Emerging Leaders PARTICIPANT ENTRY POINT
2021 Program* (ELP) and Strategic Management
Program (SMP), formerly known as
Professional Leaders Program (PLP),
will receive status of completion of the LG PROFESSIONALS SA
Leadership Development Program (LDP) EMERGING LEADERS
EXIT
and status of 2 subjects should PROGRAM
WITH ELP
they undertake the UniSA MBA**.
Participants who successfully complete
just the SMP will be eligible to receive
LG PROFESSIONALS SA
the Leadership Development Program STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
(LDP) status upon the completion EXIT PROGRAM
WITH SMP
of 3 additional subjects.
Participants who receive the LDP will
be eligible to enter the UniSA MBA
pathway **subject to meeting standard
entry criteria. It is recommended this be EXIT WITH ELP & SMP EXIT WITH SMP
discussed with the University to obtain
their recommendations and assistance.
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
*Relates to post-2012 completion LEADERSHIP
of the ELP. DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM Other standard 3 Subjects required
Participants who completed the ELP prior COMPLETED entry criteria to complete Leadership
to 2012 will be required to undertake an
additional 2 day module and assignment
(+ status 2 courses
into UniSA MBA)
+ required to be met Development Program
at a discounted fee.
**Includes completion of the GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
PLP/SMP prior to 2021. EXIT
OPTION 1 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
EXIT GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
OPTION 2 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MASTERS BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (MBA)PROGRAM INVESTMENT
PROGRAM INVESTMENT
EMERGING INVESTMENT
LEADERS Note: All participants must be
PROGRAM Program Fee - $4,000.00 + GST = financial LG Professionals SA
PROSPECTUS Subsidiary: $4,400.00 • Registration is a commitment to pay. members for the duration
2021 In the instance of a cancellation where of the program.
Program Fee - $4,000.00 + GST = the invoice remains unpaid, the terms
of the cancellation policy will still apply A code of conduct will be
Rural Council: $4,400.00
and an amended invoice will be issued if enforced.
Program Fee - $4,550.00 + GST = applicable. In all cases substitutions are a
Medium Council: $5,005.00 welcome alternative. In this instance, no
fees will be charged but LG Professionals
REGISTRATIONS WILL
Program Fee - $5,100.00 + GST = SA must still be notified of the substitution SELL FAST!
Large Council: $5,610.00 as soon as practical.
Registrations open 9am Thursday 28
• In the event of extenuating January and close 5pm Friday 30 April
circumstances, requests for waiver 2021 unless all places sold prior.
of cancellation fees MUST be made in
NOTES TO FEES writing to the CEO and will be honoured
Registrations at our events and programs
are open to Local Government Professionals
only if they have been confirmed in
Australia, SA members, council employees,
writing by the CEO.
Payment Terms employees of regional subsidiaries, and
Upon registration an invoice will be Please see full Cancellation Policy at Local Government Professionals Australia,
automatically generated. Payment can www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au/ SA invited guests.
be made via EFT, credit card, PayPal Governance-and-Policies By registering for the Emerging Leaders
or cheque.
Program, participants and their
To request an invoice dated management are acknowledging that
1 July 2021 please e-mail COMPULSORY they have read the entire Emerging
finance@lgprofessionalssa.org.au. PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS Leaders Program Prospectus and
understand the program requirements,
terms and cancellation policy. Upon
Cancellation Policy All participants AND their direct registration you will be required
managers MUST attend the to sign the ‘Acceptance Form’.
Whilst Local Government Professionals
joint session on Day 1, 4–5pm.
Australia, SA is sympathetic to the
Attendance at the dinner on Registrations can be made online at
inevitability of changing circumstances,
Day 1 is compulsory, except www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au
each cancelled registration incurs a cost.
It is for this reason that the following with prior permission from
section of our cancellation policy applies the CEO, LG Professionals SA.
to all leadership programs: No more than two program
days can be missed.
Cancellations received more
LG Professionals SA staff
than 8 weeks prior to program
must be directly advised of
commencement: 100% refund
any non-attendance on or
Cancellations received between before the event except in
8 and 6 weeks prior to program emergencies when advice
commencement: 50% refund can be provided after the fact.
Cancellations received
within 6 weeks of program
commencement: No refundCONTACT DETAILS Local Government Professionals Australia, SA www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au 5 Hauteville Terrace EASTWOOD SA 5063 Tahlia Willey Network and Program Officer tahlia@lgprofessionalssa.org.au (08) 8291 7994 CONNECT WITH US Developed by the sector, for the sector All proceeds from our programs are directly reinvested to further develop the local government sector through continued support of professional networks, events and learning and development initiatives for local government professionals.
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