NSW Public Sector Grades 9-12 High Performance & Leadership Summit

Building a data driven culture

- Explore what is an organisational data strategy and the responsibilities and expectations of a decision maker

- Understand the role data plays in the work of various industries

- Identify the critical issues that impact on the availability, integrity and use of data - Identify data quality frameworks, ethical and privacy principles

How to use data for decision making

- Understand core concepts related to data for decision making such as categories of data, standards, sources, collection, management, and applications.

- Learn how to ask the right questions to inform decision making and improve outcomes

-Maximise your ROI on data by avoiding costly and unnecessary analytics and team expenditures

How to leverage data to improve operations and service delivery

- Understand key data concepts in the context of a leader making decisions and understanding the data analysis process

- Identify opportunities to leverage data for your team and your organisation

- Identify the most valuable data types and data sets and how they can be leveraged

Data storytelling - Communicating clearly and persuasively

- Communicate effectively with senior management to apply data-driven strategies within a department

- Learn to create insightful data visualisations and build a persuasive presentation

- Learn how to stage and present effective data-driven stories using design & journalistic techniques 

Join Liquid Learning for this kick-off session as we prepare for two days of incredible speakers, senior leaders, expert deep-dives and unmissable panel discussions!

Leadership is vital at all times, during a crisis a strong leader is even more important. Throughout the 2019-2020 Black Summer Bushfires and major flooding events of 2021 and 2022, Chris played a lead role in the government's efforts to support disaster affected communities on their journey of recovery. Join Chris as he shares his experiences and strategies that help him lead during a crisis.

- Collaborate across all levels of government

- Make decisions in complex environments and when the stakes are high

- Explore the importance of high performing teams

Every leader understands the importance of having a high-performing team with people that consistently strive to exceed. But what small steps can you take to help drive a culture of excellence within your team? Join Sheila Vijeyarasa as she shares her little brave acts as a leader that will help you drive cultural change amongst your people.

- Explore courageous truths and challenge your status quo

- Recognise big changes come from small acts

- Drive high-performance within your organisation

Mix and mingle with your fellow leaders over a cup of coffee and light refreshments.

With the world experiencing rapid transformations and evolving challenges, it has become increasingly important to tap into the fresh perspectives and energy of young professionals to shape the future of the Public Sector. As a young leader herself, Maddi has quickly excelled in her career and looks to empower the next generation of leaders. Join Maddi to hear about the skills and behaviours she's utilised to earn the title of Chief Drone Pilot.

- The power of networking on building your career

- Navigating leadership in the public sector

- Identify leadership potential in young individuals

Jo Brigden-Jones is one of Australia's top Kayakers and a paramedic for NSW Ambulance . Throughout her career she has had to overcome numerous challenges, including the news of the 2020 Olympics being postponed. In this session, Jo shares her techniques to bounce back from setbacks and always stay on top of her game, whether thats in elite sport or as a paramedic.

- Set goals to overcome barriers

- Strengthen your mental fitness and resilience

- Utilise the tools of an elite athlete in your everyday life

Enjoy a midday lunch break. A time to refresh, refuel, and prepare for a full afternoon of immersive learning and inspiration.

You don't have to look very far to see the advancements in technology used in the every day things we do. Paying for your coffee on your watch and online banking from your phone are the norm for most people, and it doesn't take long for Chat GPT for come up in conversations nowadays. But what does this all mean for the future of the Public Sector? How do you stay current as a leader and embrace the ever changing technological world that we live in?

- Stay ahead of the curve and plan for the future

- Understand the benefits and considerations of tech advances

- Recognise the importance of data driven decisions

Change is inevitable in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment. The Public Sector is currently in a transition period and is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, shifting market dynamics, and evolving customer preferences. As leaders we have to act as champions for change to support our teams through transformation and influence stakeholders along the way. Join Adam Wellings as he shares his experiences of delivering large-scale transformational programs and the benefits of building impactful relationships.

- Identify key relationships in your role

- Drive transformation in your team

- Learn from the success of an established change professional

A quick break to refresh and continue building your network with fellow leaders. Enjoy a light refreshment before finishing day one.

Fire and Rescue NSW are one of the world's biggest fire and rescue organisations, and Australia's busiest. They are made up of over 12,000 people spread across the state so there is a huge demand on maintaining a consistent culture across lots of smaller teams. In this session Jeremy Fewtrell shares the strategies and tools he uses to promote great leadership and in turn a culture that feels more like family than work.

- Align your values to your organisation

- Lead with integrity

- Create a supportive, progressive culture in your team

Join us for our end of day one networking. Enjoy canapés and drinks whilst getting to know your peers further, build ongoing relationships, and share your highlights of the day.

We're back! Another day and a whole lot more learning to come - time to check back in with your fellow leaders.

Tick off any goals you scored on Day One, develop an implementation plan for your new goals and set yourself up for another exciting day!

Traditionally leaders were told to separate work and life and not show any of their personal side to the teams they led. The modern leader embraces their life lessons and takes their learnings into their work. In this session, Joann Wilkie shares her life lessons that has shaped her leadership style, the power of changing career direction and the rewards of being a career public servant.

- Embrace your own journey

- Align your life and career priorities

- Lead with integrity to make a positive impact

The Future of Work is a term that seems to be used a lot recently. But what does it actually mean? While no one really knows what the future of work looks like, the rapid changes seen over the last few years can better prepare us for the ways of working to come. As leaders we need to be open minded to individual employee requests and avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. Join Ingrid in this progressive take on flexibility, boundaries and new ways of working.

- Recognise your team's working-style preferences

- Define clear values to work together more effectively

- Take a step towards the future ways of working

Mix and mingle with your fellow leaders over a cup of coffee and light refreshments.

There are more power dynamics in the workplace than you might think, and these aren't always your typical top-down hierarchical relationships but are just as important to explore. Being able to identify power dynamics in a room is a vital tool for building relationships and influencing stakeholders. Join David McCubbin as he shares his tips and trips for navigating power dynamics in an emotionally intelligent way.

- Identify power dynamics at play in your workplace

- Recognise the importance of relationship building on your influencing skills

- Explore strategies for challenging conversations

50% of prime age workers (25-55) feel exhausted at work. 33% of these workers are suffering from burnout. As leaders it's our role to foster an environment where people can succeed, feel engaged and want to work hard. But not at the cost of their mental and physical health. Join Todd Hopwood as he shares his insights into creating a culture where people can thrive at work and feel comfortable setting their boundaries and sticking to them. 

- Recognise the signs of burnout in your team

- Set clear working boundaries and make mental health your priority

- Create psychological safety within your team

Enjoy a midday lunch break. A time to refresh, refuel, and prepare for a full afternoon of immersive learning and inspiration.

The business case for inclusion and diversity is now well established. We know unequivocally that when we create a more inclusive workplace in which people belong, we foster a positive culture and enhance our productivity. As leaders, we have a role to embrace diversity and create a feeling of belonging at work, to celebrate our individual characteristics and learn from others views of the world. Join this interactive panel discussion to hear from experienced leaders on how they promote inclusivity within their organisations.

- Collaborate on the best possible approaches to diversity and inclusion

- Amplify the feeling of belonging in your team

- Set the foundations for long term impact

A quick break to refresh and continue building your network with fellow leaders.

No matter where you are on your leadership journey, one thing is for sure, there is always something new to learn or an existing skill to practice. Chief Product and Quality Officer at TAFE NSW, Margot McNeill has a career focused around continuous professional development and in this session she shares with us the benefits of continuous learning and how to stay on top of your game.

- Build staff capability within your team

- Prioritise your individual areas of focus for your CPD

- Promote a culture of continuous learning to increase staff engagement

Wrap up two incredible days of insight and inspiration with this interactive goal setting session. This is your chance to table any topic or trend for a final group discussion. Network with your peers, reflect on your journey so far and create an action plan to carry you forward!

Understand your role as a people leader

- Adaptive leadership strategies for managing different personalities 

- Develop your team's resilience to stress and change

- Engage and manage sensitive issues under pressure

Strategies to build resilience and strengthen your stress response

- Explore leadership qualities for a continual learning mindset 

- Use Emotional Intelligence (EI) to improve decision-making

- Balancing capabilities over your career 

Evolve into the strategic authentic leader 

- Expectations and values of an effective leader in the NSW Public Service

- Distill your authentic approach to management and leadership

- Reflective leadership - Identify your strengths and weaknesses 

Strengthen your resilience and resolve

- Perform productively through tough times

- Deal constructively with stress, criticism and setbacks

- Effectively manage conflict and turn negativity into opportunity

High-level communication and negotiation skills

- Manage emotions for positive and assertive communication and relationships

- Explore coaching strategies to build capability in a team environment

- Navigate the initial challenges of difficult conversations

Effectively lead and influence others on strategic issues

- Engage stakeholders to understand the problem and identify potential solutions

- Resolving conflict and disagreement in group problem solving

- Negotiation – Improve how you approach negotiations, giving and receiving feedback

Align your team with organisational expectations

- Support your team and engage others to deliver

- Embed a positive change culture in an organisation

- Build cohesive and engaged teams

Personal action plan for success in the NSW Public Sector 

- Identify and respond to threats and see challenges as opportunities

- Determine your areas for development, key resources, change agents and networks

- Create an action plan for your career