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Leadership and Professionalism

Professional Skills Programs

Building individual capability in leaders across key system roles and supporting system connections

For the sport sector to have sustainable success, the system needs exceptional leaders, high functioning teams and high-performing cultures.

The ASC has invested in a range of individual development initiatives to grow the capability of the sport sector workforce.

Participation in these programs are free with catering provided however participants are expected to cover the cost of any travel, accommodation and ground transport required to attend.

Ethical Leadership

This program aims to build understanding and capability around the theory and practice of ethical and values-based leadership as it applies in Australia's contemporary sports sector. The program will prepare and support NSO/NSOD/NIN leaders and stakeholders to rapidly, effectively and appropriately respond to ethically challenging leadership scenarios.

Suitable for:

- Experienced leaders currently working in a NSO/D or NIN

Program Delivery:

- 2 full day workshops
- 3 online coaching circle sessions (3 hours)

Program Length:

- Approximately 12 weeks


Program Dates:

Program 1
Dates: 4th and 5th March 2025
Location: Melbourne CBD

Register Your Interest:

To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
EOI FORM LINK

Developing Others

A program designed to enable leaders to broaden their perspectives and enhance how they develop others to succeed in a complex and continuously changing environment. This program is targeted at leaders across all levels of the sport system.

Suitable for:

- CEO
- HP Directors
- Pathway Managers
- Operation Managers
- Performance Support
- Coaches
- AWE Managers
- Other similar sport roles

Program  Architecture:
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Program Delivery:

- 2 full day workshops
- 2 online sessions (3 hours)
- Multiple trio sessions

Program Length:

- Approximately 12 weeks


Program Dates:

Program 1
Dates: 2025 dates coming soon
Location: TBC

Register Your Interest:

To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
EOI FORM LINK

Stakeholder Management

A program designed to help navigate the complex sport stakeholder system by initiating and maintaining strategic networks and relationships. This program is focused on developing competencies in earning trust, effective communication and system and organisational awareness.

Suitable for:

- CEO
- HP Directors
- Pathway Managers
- Operation Managers
- Performance Support
- Coaches
- AWE Managers
- Other similar sport roles

Program Architecture:
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Program Delivery:

- 2 full day workshops
- 1 online session (4 hours)
- Multiple trio sessions

Program Length:

- Approximately 6 weeks


Program Dates:

Program 1
Dates: 2025 dates coming soon
Location: TBC

Register Your Interest:

To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
EOI FORM LINK

Strategy Design and Execution

A program designed to build and enhance the strategic competencies identified by NSO and the NIN as necessary for success as leaders within sport. This program is focused on developing competencies in strategic thinking, design, execution, and influence.

Suitable for:

- CEO
- HP Directors
- Pathway Managers
- Operation Managers
- Performance Support Leaders
- AWE Managers
- Other similar sport roles

Program Delivery:

- 3 full day workshops
- Online mentor check ins

Program Length:

- Approximately 4 weeks


Program Dates:
There are currently no programs scheduled.

Program 1
Dates: TBC
Location: TBC

Register Your Interest:

To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
EOI FORM LINK

Optimising Collaboration for Performance

A program designed to enable interdisciplinary team members including coaches to build the awareness, skills and knowledge to work effectively in performance teams. This program is targeted at individuals who want to improve the quality of relationships within teams and enhance team collaboration, innovation and performance.

Suitable for:

- Performance Support
- Coaches
- AW&E Managers

Program Architecture:
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Program Delivery:

- 2 full day workshops
- 1 online session (90mins)
- Multiple trio sessions

Program Length:

- Approximately 5 weeks


Program Dates:

Program 1
Dates: 2025 dates coming soon
Location: TBC

Register Your Interest:

To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
EOI FORM LINK

Psychological Safety

The program will equip participants with an understanding of what psychological safety is and how they can create it in within the sporting environments that they work in. The program will take participants from the conceptual level through to developing a plan for practical action to enhance psychological safety in their team.

Suitable for:
- CEO 

- HP Directors & Managers
- Pathways & Operations
- Performance Support
- Coaches
- Athletes

Program Architecture:
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Program Delivery:
- Online facilitator check in

- 2 full day workshops
- 60min Community of Practice

Program Length:

- Approximately 5 weeks


Program Dates:

Program 1
Dates: 2025 dates coming soon
Location: TBC

Register Your Interest:

To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
EOI FORM LINK

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