Foundations of People Leadership

Leading people, teams and change

Foundations of People Leadership is a locally delivered professional development program for managers and emerging leaders who want to strengthen how they lead people, teams and change.

Facilitated by James Jensen and Irene Pritchard, participants build self-awareness, strengthen communication and develop clarity and confidence, particularly in complex or pressured environments. Learning combines contemporary behavioural science, reflective practice and practical application, with tools that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

Participants also learn alongside others from across the region, creating space to share perspectives and build strong networks across sectors.

Registration for 2027 program intakes are open.

The Details At A Glance

This program builds capability in leading individuals and teams with clarity, confidence and practical tools that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

ELIGIBILITY
  • Currently, or stepping into, people leadership
  • Open to challenge and reflection
  • Available for all program dates
  • Aged 18+
DATES

4 x In Person Days
2 x Online Sessions
Next deliveries April & July 2027

LOCATION

Wangaratta & Benalla

You Can Expect To:

  • Build greater self-awareness and clarity in your leadership approach
  • Strengthen communication and relational capability
  • Navigate conflict and challenging conversations more effectively
  • Develop practical tools to support team performance and accountability
  • Understand how people experience change and how to lead through it
  • Apply learning directly to your workplace context
  • Build connections with others leading across different sectors and environments

The Foundation of People Leadership program has given me invaluable skills in self-awareness that will positively shape how I show up as a leader, co-worker, family member, and friend.

It’s helped me better understand myself, my communication, and the impact I have on those around me.

Donna Smedley, Account Manager, ACE Radio Network

This program has provided valuable insight into both my own leadership approach and the behaviours of those around me, particularly through understanding the connection between brain psychology, emotions and how people respond in the moment; and I would highly recommend it as a worthwhile opportunity to better understand where you are at as a leader.

Rachael Dimmack, Administration Coordinator – Municipal Operations, Indigo Shire Council

Eligibility Criteria

  • Leading people, or stepping into people leadership
  • Open to challenge and reflection
  • Available for all program dates
  • Aged 18+

Investment

Participation in the program is offered at $2,400 ex GST per participant.
Special rate for Affiliates/Sponsors is $2,100 ex GST per participant (time limited.)

Commitment

  • Four full in-person program days (9:00am – 4:00pm)
  • Two online lunchtime sessions (1 hour)
  • Participation across the full program series

Dates

Series 1, April – July, Wangaratta

  • Thursday 22nd April
  • Thursday 13th May
  • Thursday 27th May (lunchtime, online)
  • Thursday 17th June
  • Thursday 15th July
  • Thursday 29th July (lunchtime, online)

Series 2, July – October, Benalla

  • Thursday 22nd July
  • Thursday 12th August
  • Thursday 26th August (lunchtime, online)
  • Wednesday 15th September
  • Thursday 7th October
  • Thursday 21st October (lunchtime, online)

Thank You To Our Program Supporters

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