Leadership Development Program
A three-month leadership development program for people leaders to build skills and confidence.
Who it’s for
This program is for people leaders who are craving more leadership development.
They often feel like that guy at the circus spinning the plates on sticks – so much going on there only seems time to run towards the next plate that’s starting to fall.
They could use a chance to press the pause button, get some space to think and learn some useful tools – alongside like-minded colleagues facing similar challenges.
Between sessions they can apply what they’ve learned, figure out what works best for them and steadily transform themselves into more confident and courageous leaders.
They can’t stop the waves, but they can learn to surf.
Problems it solves
You’re so busy doing you have no time to lead. You spend all your time fire-fighting and never have any clear air to think, plan ahead and ensure you and your people are focused on the right things.
Your people ask you for more and more direction - you’d love them to think more for themselves.
You’re exhausted, neglecting yourself and those you love.
Something’s got to give.
What will the program achieve
Embed leadership concepts
Key leadership concepts need to be not only introduced, but reinforced over time to be truly embedded. The core concepts shared include:
Role balance
Levels of work
Maintaining accountability
Increase learning from peers
Participants are often surprised that colleagues from other organisations can contribute so significantly and meaningfully to their key challenges – facilitated peer coaching provides a safe framework for that support and forms bonds that last long after the program is over.
Provide tailored support
Most leadership development is one-size-fits-all and rarely takes into account the current role or previous leadership or development experience. The individual survey used at the start of this program ensures everyone feels heard and supported, leading to greater understanding and uptake of new behaviours.
How it works
Group training
Group training sessions are used to introduce the three core leadership concepts of Role Balance, Levels of Work and Maintaining Accountability. Time is allowed for participants to discuss each concept in smaller groups, ask questions and think through the implications for their own work and role.
Facilitated peer coaching
Each participant has an opportunity to bring a specific, real work problem they are grappling with to their group and receive input and ideas from their peers. This structured process can be used long after the program is over to expand the professional network of participants.
Includes a bonus 90-minute Culture Masterclass
What Fiona's clients say…
“When you meet Fiona, you instantly see that she is passionate, pragmatic and fascinated by organisational culture. She is someone that can easily put theory into practical application which is important as you walk away feeling empowered not defeated. I also really enjoy the genuine care she shows and that she doesn’t shy away from the hard questions, feedback and understanding that in reality, changing an organisation’s culture is challenging. The investment of time has been well worth it and I can now name the things I see that I struggled to name previously.”
Lindsay Wilson Barker, Head of People Services, Remuneration & Recognition
“The Leadership Development Program is very useful in connecting me with other leaders, sharing and improving our leadership challenges, using strategies that are practical and relevant to a broad range of industries and roles. Fiona is engaging and focused on ensuring the program provides maximum benefit to each person through a diverse program of activities.”
Sharon Cook, Monash University
Want to learn more?
If you would like to schedule a conversation with Fiona to discuss further, please email Chloe at chloe@fionarobertson.com to arrange a suitable time that works for you.