The LEAD Programme

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The LEAD Programme is one of the Australian Leadership Skills Centre’s flagship leadership development experiences. Designed for current and future managers, leaders, and senior professionals, it provides a comprehensive introduction to leadership, strategy, and management. This intensive programme supports supervisors, team leaders, professionals, and managers across all functional and operational areas to build capability, confidence, and strategic awareness.

 

Participants learn to think strategically, communicate under pressure, lead through uncertainty, and plan for the unexpected. The programme blends leadership theory with practical tools, emotional intelligence, ethics, strategic analysis, people management, negotiation, and continuous improvement, all delivered in a supportive, highly interactive environment.

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A Holistic Approach to Leadership Development

The LEAD Programme takes a whole‑of‑organisation perspective, encouraging participants to look beyond their current role and consider the broader strategic environment. Through guided reflection, collaborative learning, and real‑world application, participants gain deeper insight into themselves, their organisation, and the leadership challenges they face.

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Organisations frequently commission the LEAD Programme to develop individuals and align teams with organisational goals and strategic vision. The programme helps participants adopt a future‑focused mindset while addressing current issues and stakeholder expectations.

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Work-Based Project and Presentation

Throughout the five days, participants complete a major work‑based project and presentation. This project enables them to apply concepts directly to their workplace, integrate learning across all modules, and build a holistic understanding of leadership, strategy, and management. 

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The LEAD Programme is a fully self contained programme with sessions allocated for individual consultations and presentations.

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Programme topics include:

1. Leadership vs Management  

2. Emotional Intelligence and Leadership 

3. Ethics and Leadership 

4. Professional Writing and Presentation Skills  

5. Becoming a Strategic Thinker 

6. Strategic Analysis: Theory and Application 

7. Strategic Choice and Decision Making  

8. Implementing Strategy and Leading Change 

9. Negotiation and Stakeholder Engagement  

10. Leading, Communicating and Decision Making Under Stress 

11. Media, PR, Marketing and Technology 

12. Conduct, Performance and People

13. Motivating, Coaching and Mentoring  

14. Continuous Improvement and Organisational Excellence

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​What's Next?

For those seeking a deeper, more strategic leadership experience, the Advanced LEAD Programme offers an intensive exploration of organisational leadership, strategic thinking, complex decision‑making, and leading through change. It is ideal for leaders who are ready to step into higher‑level responsibility and drive meaningful impact across their organisation.

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