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Leadership Through Different Lenses

See leadership differently by exploring cultural, ethical and systemic perspectives that shape public decision-making.

Overview

Leadership Through Different Lenses

Early Bird: $1,550 (inc GST)
Full price: $1,850 (inc GST)
Group discount for 5 or more: $1,550 per person (inc GST)

  • Online
  • 18 March – 15 April 2026
  • 5 x 2-hour sessions over 5 weeks

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

More Than Theory

Leadership in real-world contexts

Explore how different leadership lenses show up in everyday public sector decisions and challenges.

Insight from diverse perspectives

Engage with thinkers and practitioners who bring cultural, ethical and systemic perspectives to leadership practice.

Reflection that deepens practice

Create space to pause, question assumptions and reflect on how you lead in complex environments.

Learning through dialogue

Learn alongside peers through discussion that surfaces insight, shared experience and new ways of thinking.

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

Ready to join the program?

Register now and start your leadership learning journey today.

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