Leadership Starts from Within

Course description

This program is designed to build leadership knowledge and capability in the workplace.

Through a focus on emotional intelligence and contemporary leadership practices, participants will explore their personal leadership style and learn to enact effective leadership. The course includes a 360 Degree Feedback Survey to support strength-based growth and reflection.

This course is ideal for:

• Teachers with at least five years of experience and full registration.

• Professionals in non-teaching roles who have held leadership responsibilities—whether acting, project-based, or permanent.

• Individuals who influence workplace improvement and have support from a supervisor or principal.

The program connects to a qualification pathway. It is one unit of four units required for the UTAS Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership). Completion of this program contributes 50% toward the postgraduate unit EDP711 Leadership Starts from Within.

Course outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Articulate a clear understanding of self as a leader, including personal strengths, areas for growth, and leadership identity.

2. Analyse the influence of personal beliefs and values on their leadership approach and articulate how these shape their leadership platform.

3. Identify and evaluate a range of leadership styles and attributes, and apply them appropriately within their professional context.

4. Plan and reflect on professional interactions in ways that empower both themselves and their colleagues, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of leadership in change environments, including strategies for leading through complexity and uncertainty.