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VPS 5-6 Strategic Thinking & Advanced Problem Solving


14th - 15th, October 2025 / Melbourne, AU
SAVE UP TO $1000
Discount ends in 7 days

OVERVIEW


Develop strategic thinking and advanced problem solving abilities required of VPS 5-6 officers

• Apply practical outcome-driven strategic thinking and problem solving models
• Explore a structured systems thinking approach to analysing problems and formulating strategy
• Understand your role as a leader in empowering others to solve problems
• Overcome common roadblocks to strategic thinking and problem solving

TRAINER


Richard Farrelly

From policing the streets to coaching leaders across industries, Richard brings over 27 years of frontline experience to his work in leadership and culture. Having led teams in high-stakes environments, he knows what it takes to build trust, shape values and drive meaningful change. At Victoria Police, he modernised organisational values and facilitated leadership programs for more than 4,000 employees. Today, Richard works with leaders to strengthen communication, shift mindsets and uncover the untapped potential within teams. He has a talent for turning everyday challenges into catalysts for growth.

Leadership Expert & Executive Coach
Head to Head Leadership Development, Coaching and Facilitation

AGENDA


Workshop

Strategic thinking and problem solving

- How the current context is shaping the VPS

- Explore strategic thinking for senior leadership

- Respond to emerging challenges


Enhancing your decision-making

- Discover cognitive principles and tools

- Address common limitations and challenges

- Utilise models, tools, and tactics to enhance capabilities


Advanced problem solving for senior leaders

- Objectively collect and evaluate evidence

- Explore reason-based approaches for complex problems

- Apply rational and creative tools and techniques


Leading and influencing on key issues

- Engage stakeholders to understand problems and identify solutions

- Integrate diverse perspectives and build consensus

- Resolve conflict in group problem solving

  • Richard Farrelly Leadership Expert & Executive Coach Head to Head Leadership Development, Coaching and Facilitation

Workshop

Understanding the problem

- Define and reach agreement on the problem

- Evaluate impacts and consequences

- Develop solution criteria and the approach to resolution


Identify and evaluate possible solutions

- Generate and evaluate solutions based on feasibility, impact, and risk

- Take stock of required skills, knowledge, and resources

- Leadership, management, planning, and team deployment considerations 


From strategy to results

- Testing solutions through prototypes, pilots, simulations

- Adopting a systematic approach to solution implementation

- Building engagement and embedding change 


Overcome roadblocks to strategic excellence

- Address cognitive biases, ideological paradigms, and group-based challenges

- Navigate the challenging nature of ‘wicked problems’ 

- Cultivate and maintain your new found skills

  • Richard Farrelly Leadership Expert & Executive Coach Head to Head Leadership Development, Coaching and Facilitation

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VENUE


Cliftons Melbourne

Level 1, 440 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

+61 3 9993 9999

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