ANU MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The ANU Leadership Development Program has been reviewed over the past 12 months, resulting in a suite of initiatives – many of them new or redeveloped – being launched throughout 2008 for ANU supervisors, managers and leaders.

For Supervisors

These programs are aimed at new and/or aspiring supervisors to help you gain a strong understanding of what it means to supervise staff, have responsibility for the outcomes of others, and to develop the capabilities to undertake a supervisory role with confidence. Key ANU development programs for supervisors include:

Preparing for a Supervisory Role (New!);
Supervisor Development Program; and
Supervisor Responsibilities in Supporting Our Staff (New!).

DEVELOPMENT TIP: Additional programs provided by ANU can be found by accessing the ANU training page.

For Managers

Having the knowledge, skills and commitment to do your job well may well be one of the key reasons you move or are promoted into a management role. However, the capabilities required to be an effective manager are very different to those required when you are responsible only for your own work. Key ANU development programs for managers include:

Everyday Workplace Communication (New!);
Understanding Your Team’s Working Styles (New!);
Borderline Performance & Tricky Conversations (New!); and
Managing Underperformance (New!).

DEVELOPMENT TIP: Don’t forget that training programs aren’t the only way to learn – learning from the experience of others, and in particular discussing issues regularly with a good mentor, can be one of the most effective development methods for new managers!

For Leaders

A leadership role can be one of the most inspirational and influential roles a person can occupy. The way a leader undertakes that role, the positive and the negative things they say and do, impacts on the performance, motivation and engagement of others. Great leaders bring out the best in others: they attract great people to work with them and motivate people to be and give their best. How many great leaders have you encountered? Do you know how to be a great leader? Are you a great leader? How do you know? Key ANU development programs for leaders include:

Senior Leader Induction;
ANU Management & Leadership Development Program (New! – program details are currently being finalised);
Understanding & Implementing Workplace Change (New!);
ANU Leaders Network (New!); and
ANU Mentors Network.

DEVELOPMENT TIP: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Gandhi

Other courses to support your role

Staff Selection Briefings

A short introduction to the recruitment and selection policies and procedures of the University. For further information contact your HR team.

Other Training Opportunities

See http://training.anu.edu.au for professional development and training opportunities offered from a range of providers across the University.

Information on your role & responsibilities

To assist you in undertaking day-today responsibilities in your role the following information will be of assistance:

Delegations

Heads of Academic Areas Guide

Foundation Leadership Program

Other Resources for Leaders