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Overview
This five day residential program, held in collaboration with ATEM, provides an opportunity for new managers to explore different leadership styles and their effects, team dynamics, broader leadership challenges, and the policy environment of their institution. Participants will gain the tools and understanding needed to succeed in their new roles and develop a comprehensive understanding of the tertiary education system in the context of a changing political, economic and social environment.
Throughout the program guest speakers with extensive experience in various levels of tertiary education will offer insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with management,via facilitated discussion sessions.
Developed to reflect the diversity of the overall tertiary community, different learning styles, interests and experience will be presented. The course, conducted until 2008 by Universities Australia, will allow participants to explore topics in depth through formal theoretical input; exploration and discussion; practical activities; personal review; and planning.
Who should attend
Designed for new and aspiring managers, this course is appropriate for staff at HEW Levels 5–7 and equivalent teaching and academic positions, such as tutors, research assistants and associate lecturers.
Delivery mode
A five day residential program.
Location and dates
11 - 15 October 2010,
MGSM, North Ryde, Sydney.
Program Fee
$4,090 ($4,499 incl GST)
Fee includes course materials, accommodation and all meals.
Program Leader
John Swinton
Associate Director (Organisation Development), Office of Human Resource Management, Griffith University, John’s portfolio includes staff support and development; leadership and management development; and supporting major organisational change agendas. He has held various management positions at Griffith University, including: Manager,
Leadership Development Programs; Change Manager, New Age Business Services (People Soft implementation); HR Consultant (Administration Group); and Manager Staff Development.
With extensive experience in staff development and career counselling roles in higher education, John has undertaken an overseas secondment/ exchange with University College, Cardiff, UK and has also worked for private and welfare organisations. He is currently Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) Chairperson for the SE Queensland and Northern Rivers NSW region.
For more information please contact Anna Steer, the Program and Events Manager, via email asteer@unimelb.edu.au or call +61 3 8344 3157.