APS Leadership Edge
APS Leadership Edge is a cohort-based social learning program which will enable EL 2's to develop their leadership and management skills through a range of learning sprints and activities. APS Leadership Edge is made up for four core learning sprints (Integrity & Psychological Safety, Adaptive Leadership, Stewardship and Good Work Design) which must be completed by attendees. They can also undertake 3 additional learning sprints (Ways of Working, Coaching & Mentoring, and Leadership Identity) if they wish, along with being provided with some group coaching and accessing APS Leadership Edge Community and all that entails.
The program will provide opportunities to embed learnings through practical application and expand professional networks across the APS through discussions in a large cohort and small group activities. By allowing the learners to engage with each other about their learning, we drive deeper connections with the content and more practical assistance in application. This results in learning that sticks.
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Participant benefits
- Create and action a personalised learning and development plan tailored to participants.
- Develop a better understanding of the four learning sprints: Integrity & Psychological Safety, Adaptive Leadership, Stewardship and Good Work Design.
- Combine learning in synchronous (real-time interactions with others) and asynchronous (independently completed activities) modes.
- Connect and widen networks amongst peers by contributing within cohort discussions, Peer Pod activities and joining the APS Leadership Edge Community.
- Hear shared experiences and gain insights into the work and ways of working across the APS from others.
Considerations
- This program will be delivered virtually through Cahoot Learning. You will need to ensure the platform and email addresses are whitelisted by your agency.
- Program spans over 11 months. Each learning sprint requires 5-7 hours of learning time over a 2 week period.
- Virtual delivery offers flexibility for staff to complete courses from wherever and whenever it suits them and their work flow.
- Staff can register to take part in APS Leadership Edge with rolling enrolments open to 30 June 2025.
- The course closes on 12 December 2025.
- We recommend participants commit one hour a week into applied practice of learning within the workplace in between learning sprints.
- We encourage weekly check-ins and sharing your experiences with the cohort via the platform to drive deeper connections and retain learnings.
Accessing the program
- Registrations opened in January 2025 and close 30 June 2025.
- Access to the Cahoot Learning platform will be granted within 3-4 business days of registration. Rolling onboarding means you will have full access and support to complete APS Leadership Edge whether you registered in January or register in June.
Suitable for
EL 2 and high performing EL1s with supervisor support.
Category and User level
This learning experience aligns with the Leadership and Management Craft at the Practitioner level.
Price
$2000 per attendee. Payment by credit card.
Face-to-screen considerations
- Prior to the session start date, it is suggested that you check if your agency’s network has any restrictions using any virtual classroom platform. If you are unable to access the virtual classroom platform on your work device or network, you will need to use a personal device.
- Please ensure you have access to a working camera and microphone to participate.
Additional Information
- To enrol in this session you will need a valid APSLearn profile.
- Steps on how to create an APSLearn profile or to view FAQs can be found here.
- If you have moved Departments or you have multiple APSLearn profiles, you can request to merge your profiles here.
- If your training venue is at MoAD, please refer to the directional map to assist with locating the training room.
* Capacity limits may apply. Please log into APSLearn to check availability.
- If the session is full or none of the additional sessions are suitable, you can express your interest, through APSLearn, for this event. You will be added to a mailing list to be notified when a new session becomes available.