28 April - 2 May 2008
Leadership and management needs for HR practice are changing rapidly in the 21st Century as a new context emerges from rapid political, technological, market and demographic changes. The challenge for both HR leaders and general managers is to build capabilities that ensure the successful execution of business strategy. The next generation of senior HR professionals will need to think in new ways, take diverse perspectives and lead their organisation with confidence.
This leading edge course will equip participants with the ability to generate high impact changes in attitudes, beliefs and behaviours among strategic leaders. It will allow participants to integrate their role with the strategic needs of the organisation, linking content with context and applying it to the workplace.
Key benefits
Through attending this course, participants will be able to:
- Challenge their thinking about HR issues and Human Capital strategies designed to strengthen the talent pipeline
- Engage with leading experts who will provide rapid exposure to new ideas, perspectives and ways of thinking about relevant Human Capital issues
- Network with leading HR industry professionals and guest speakers who will present cutting edge knowledge in Valuing Human Capital strategy, development and implementation
- Identify the processes and challenges facing HR in the 21st Century through a mixture of learning situations and modalities including presentations, discussions, appraisal of recent research findings, case studies and practical exercises
- Engage and stretch their employees with innovative leading edge thinking about Valuing Human Capital
- Understand the latest thinking, ideas and strategies for managing the impact of IR reforms in their own workplace
- Position their organisation strategically to prepare for tomorrow's challenges today.
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Course outline
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Presenters
Dr Polly Parker
Polly is Director of the MBA and Postgraduate Programs at UQ Business School and a Senior Lecturer specialising in HRM/Leadership. She has a life-long interest in teaching and learning which she has applied in both academic and corporate settings. She is the originator and co-developer of the Intelligent Career Card Sort™ which is used world-wide for research and practice in career development.
Professor Marie Wilson
Marie is Professor of Management and Head of Department at The University of Auckland Business School. She is the author of over 80 books, articles and reports on HRM issues, as well as an award-winning presenter, coach and commentator. Her career spans 15 years in the IT industry, complemented by 15 years in academia.
Dr Phillip Keslake
As a Partner in Raeburn Keslake International since 1983, Phillip's practitioner experience includes 20 years of international consulting, with some of the world's leading companies. He obtained an MSc in Change Agent Skills and was awarded an Honorary Senior Research Fellowship with Guys Medical School specialising in Organisation Psychology and Psychiatry.
Ms Tessa Raeburn
Tessa was recently the Director of a blue chip, multinational company with specific responsibility, as HR Director, for setting global HR strategy. She specialises in corporate culture, and the development of the leadership and talent pipelines. A Chartered Psychologist, she spent 16 years as a Partner of Raeburn Keslake, consulting in blue chip, global companies on individual, team and organisation development.
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Who should attend
Senior executive leaders, general managers, leaders in professional organisations and HR professionals.
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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.
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Credit for UQBS postgraduate students
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership may apply to undertake this course for credit towards their postgraduate studies. This course is equivalent to MGTS7706 - Successful HRM. 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.
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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.
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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 24 March 2008
* Please note, GST does not apply to Executive Education courses.
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How to register
Register online or download the Registration form (PDF)
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Course brochure
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