13 October - 17 October 2008
Key Benefits
Through attending this course, participants will be able to:
- Engage with leading edge leadership ideas, tools and practices for leaders in the sporting world
- Identify potential for personal development from inspirational sporting figures in areas such as team leadership, change leadership and career planning
- Explore as sports leaders how they can create a longer-term focus and make a significant impact on their organisations outcomes, aligning the development of individuals with the needs of the business culture
- Identify how to capitalise on their emotional intelligence to get the best out of themselves and their staff
- Learn how successful sports leaders engage others in strategic action for the benefit of their business
- Discover the keys to successful culture change and individual transformation as exemplified by the sporting world
- Formulate practical ideas, models and tools of leadership and strategy, which will help participants examine their development as a leader in business and sport.
Course outline
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(Full course details will be provided at commencement of course)
Presenters
Professor Victor Callan
UQ Business School
Victor Callan is an authority in the field of organisational change, leadership and employee performance and is highly regarded for his research and management consultancy with both the public and private sectors. He is the author of nine books on issues related to people and transition. Professor Callan has been a management consultant for over 20 years, working with some of Australia's best known organisations. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Institute of Management and the Academy of Social Sciences of Australia.
Dr Cliff Mallett
Dr Mallett has coached extensively at the elite level coaching 15 international athletes (12 medals), including 6 Olympic athletes, and national relay teams (6 medals) in major international competitions. He has been a team coach on several Australian teams at the Olympics (1996 & 2004) and World Championships (1995, 1997, 2003, 2005, 2007). Dr Mallett is a leading international coach educator consulting to the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) and Sport Knowledge Australia. He also consults with the Brisbane Lions Australian Football Club, AIS, QAS, and the UQ Rugby Academy.
Mr Greg Latemore
Greg Latemore is an organisational and management consultant with over 25 years of consulting experience. He specialises in strategy, change, management development and team building. Mr Latemore is also a life member of the Australian Association for Psychological Type and a chartered member of the Australian Human Resources Institute and the Institute of Management Consultants.
Who should attend
Sports leaders, senior coaches and CEOs of companies who are keen to learn how to create a cohesive workforce which strives for business success and achievement as exemplified by leaders in the sporting world.
Venue
This course will be delivered at UQ Business School Downtown, Level 19, Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane.
This premier UQ Business School location is in the heart of the Brisbane CBD and is equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities.
Credit for UQBs postgraduate student
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership (GCEL) may apply to undertake this course for credit towards their postgraduate studies. This course is equivalent to MGTS7704 - Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership Students wishing to gain credit must undertake all items of assessment.
Please contact UQBS Student Administration via email: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au to confirm your eligibility and to seek approval to obtain a credit prior to enrolling in the course. All other UQBS postgraduate students interested in enrolling in this course for credit, should contact UQBS Student Administration.
Assessment
Course assessment information will be available soon.
Please note all participants are required to complete a number of non-assessable items and are issued with a participation certificate upon completion of all non-assessable items.
Investment
$3,950* Fee includes tuition, course materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day and a formal dinner on Thursday evening.
*10% Early Bird Discount applies on or before 8 September 2008
- Please note, GST does not apply to Executive Education courses.
How to register
Register online or download the registration form (PDF).
For further information contact UQBS Executive Education, telephone (07) 3346 7105 or 7115 or email execed@business.uq.edu.au.
Course brochure
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