Overview
Broadening perspective to strengthen leadership practice.
This five-part masterclass series examines leadership beyond a single lens. Through expert-led sessions and reflective discussion, participants explore how different perspectives influence leadership practice across public sector contexts.
Engage with cultural, ethical and systemic leadership lenses
Challenge dominant narratives and assumptions
Apply insight to real-world public leadership challenges
What Participants Say
Perspectives from public leaders across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Participants share how engaging with diverse leadership lenses has shaped their thinking, judgement and approach to leadership.
Leading in the Age of AI: Power, Trust and Human Strengths with Alex Hagan
Overview:
AI is reshaping how power, judgment, and value are created across government. In this session, Alex Hagan examines the leadership implications of an AI-embedded public sector - how it alters internal dynamics, shifts citizen expectations, and introduces new risks. Learn a practical model for using AI responsibly and strategically to amplify human strengths and build trust.
18 March, 12pm-2pm (AEDT), Online via Zoom
The masterclass has helped me identify gaps in my organisation, and given me additional scaffolding and information to help me improve how I work.2025 Public Leadership MasterclassParticipant
Who It's For
Leaders shaping capability across the public sector.
For professionals stepping into greater leadership responsibility, and for those enabling leadership capability across teams and organisations.
Expanding perspective to support better leadership decisions.
This series supports public servants to step back from day-to-day pressures and consider how different leadership lenses shape decision-making, relationships and outcomes in the public sector.
Learn from diverse thinkers and practitioners
Reflect on leadership practice in complex systems
Bring new perspective to your role and context
Program highlights
Program Structure
Learning designed for reflection, connection and perspective.
A five-part masterclass series
The program is delivered as a series of five online masterclasses, each exploring leadership through a distinct lens.
Expert-led sessions with diverse voices
Each session features thought leaders, practitioners and scholars who bring different perspectives on leadership in public sector contexts.
Interactive discussion and reflection
Sessions are designed to encourage dialogue, peer exchange and critical reflection on leadership practice.
Flexible access for busy professionals
Live participation is complemented by access to session recordings, supporting reflection and continued learning beyond each session.
Learning Approach
Smart. Grounded. Ready.
Learning that invites reflection
The series creates space for participants to pause, reflect and consider how different perspectives shape their leadership practice.
Shared insight through dialogue
Learning is shaped through discussion with peers and presenters, enabling diverse viewpoints to surface and deepen understanding.
Ideas connected to real contexts
Concepts and perspectives are explored in ways that connect directly to the realities of public sector leadership.
How to Apply
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