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Leadership Course: Leading for Impact

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$ 698.00

START DATE

 12 June

MODE

 On Campus (Sydney)

DURATION

 1 day

COMMITMENT

 8 hrs
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Lead academic

Sophi Bruce

Sophi Bruce
Industry Fellow, UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance

Sophi specialises in approaches to leadership, transition and social impact projects using a portfolio of techniques for reflective learning, collaborative working and thinking differently. From the design and delivery of bespoke learning programs to ongoing project delivery, her focus on positive tangible outcomes is supported by professional aptitude and a passion for facilitating personal, organisational and social progress.

Sophi is an authorised assessor of the Leadership Development Framework and has an executive certificate in Positive Psychology coaching. She has curated for the International Association for Public Participation and contributes to Adaptive Leadership Australia's leadership programs and The School of Life classes.

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This leadership course is designed to help local government professionals develop an authentic and effective leadership approach that helps to generate meaningful impact for their council and communities.

About this course

Working in local government is all about delivering outcomes. Leading for impact in local government requires an understanding of how your individual leadership capability is best applied to generate these outcomes according to the needs and contexts of your council environment. Local government professionals who lead for impact have the courage to implement new ways of working and thinking. They are able to draw from a toolbox of leadership approaches that can navigate and address challenges and opportunities with the ultimate aim of creating impact for their councils and communities.

The relevance of understanding leadership theory is explored in this leadership course and you will have the opportunity to put your leadership thinking into practice by using tools that draw from systems thinking, ethical leadership, adaptive leadership and working collaboratively as applied to your own working environment.

The course teachings are based on evidence and rigour, drawing on cutting edge theory and practice relating to leadership development. The program encourages self-reflection in relation to your leadership development with the workshop closing with a self-reflection ‘check-out’ exercise.

Key benefits of this course

By the conclusion of this course, you should have:

  • Learned from specialist leadership practitioners and thinkers who understand the realities of leading in local government
  • Developed awareness of individual leadership capability within the context of sector recognised capability frameworks
  • An understanding of leadership approaches that help develop impact for council and communities
  • Built confidence in applying tools and approaches back into the workplace
  • Increased your professional capability to lead for impact
  • Broadened understanding of different leadership styles and environments for impact.

 

Digital badge and certificate

A digital badge and certificate will be awarded following the successful completion of any necessary tasks or assessments to demonstrate acquired learning of the short course or for meeting attendance and/or participation requirements.

Learn more about UTS Open digital badges.

Course outline

The following topics will be covered during this leadership course:

Part 1

  • The context for Leading with Impact in local government
  • Exploring the 3 C’s of leadership frameworks: Capacity – Capability – Competency.

Part 2

  • ‘Impact’: leadership and management perspectives
  • ‘Impact’: leadership influences and your authentic style
  • Leadership tools for impact: ethical, adaptive, collaborative approaches.

Part 3

  • Leading for Impact: your next steps.

Price 

Full price: $698 (GST free)*

*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase. 

Delivery style

The leadership course uses a blend of presentation, discussion, case in point teaching, consultation in pairs, group exercises and individual take-away tasks to put into practice learnings in the workplace. This training approach allows you to work through concepts introduced by the presenter in an application-focused teaching environment. You will challenge your understanding of the concepts and consider their application once back in your individual workplace.

Leadership course series

This leadership course has no prerequisites and is open to all members of the public. The course is one of five leadership courses in our Leading in Local Government series. Select the combination of courses from the list below that will meet your learning needs.

Enrolment conditions

Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions. 

COVID-19 response 

UTS complies with latest Government health advice. Delivery of all courses complies with the UTS response to COVID-19.

Contact us

If you have a specific question on course content or requirements, please email ippg.learning@uts.edu.au

Who is this course for?

This leadership course is designed for local government leaders, aspiring leaders or those new to a leadership role in local government. The course is designed to equip local government professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive positive change within the local government context.

Book a session

Thu 12 Jun 2025-
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Expert: Sophi Bruce
  • UTS City Campus. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • On Campus (Sydney)
  • 1 session, 8 hours total
$ 698.00

Enrolments close at 9am Thursday 12 June 2025 (AEST) or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first. 

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UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

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