WA Women in Leadership Summit 2024

Understand negotiation fundamentals

- Introduction to negotiation strategy and structure

- The importance of preparation and planning process

- Identify key factors and dynamics in negotiations

Learn practical techniques for optimum success

- Reading the other party - Understanding needs and interests

- Steering the negotiation - Navigating towards win-win outcomes

- Designing creative solutions - Thinking outside the box

Principles of persuasion and influence

- Exploring key approaches to framing ideas for maximum impact

- Understanding persuasive communication styles for effective presentation

- Utilising power and influence ethically to achieve desired outcomes

Take things to the next level 

- Analysing performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses

- Debriefing and self-assessment

- Create an action plan - Implement strategies for future negotiations

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!

From childhood we are asked what our career plans are, what we want to be when we grow up, how we plan to get there. But what happens when you haven't got a career plan? How do you make the most of the opportunities you're given? Join Kati Kraszlan as she reflects on the risks she's taken throughout her career and the opportunities she's thrown herself into.

- Stop playing it safe, seek out opportunities and take the risk

- Explore different experiences available to you and think outside the box of your career development

- Take ownership and accountability of your own development

To foster innovation, you need to have trust in your team, letting people feel confident to be creative, solve problems and bounce around ideas. But this is only half the picture, with diverse teams bringing critical variety of thought to the table. In this session, Tracy reflects on her career and how she's strived to build trust and diversity in her teams and the successes and challenges that come with it.

- Explore the elements that make a trusting relationship and how you can expedite the process

- Learn strategies for breaking down barriers in a male dominated environment

- Refocus your relationship management tactics to ensure you and your team are meeting their potential

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

When thinking about career progression, it can be difficult to know when to move roles, where to look for them and how to know you're ready for the next step. As women we often downplay our strengths and will put off applying for roles that we don't feel qualified for. So how can you make the right decision when it comes to career progression? In this panel session, our panelists reflect on their career journeys and the strategies they use when making decisions about opportunities.

- Identify your interests, skills, values and goals to clarify potential opportunities

- Back yourself and your ability

- Consider alternative career moves instead of linear movement

Your values play a crucial role in shaping your identity, serving as a compass to keep you sailing true on your leadership journey. By aligning our actions with our values, we create a path towards our purpose, paving the way for us to make a positive impact on society. In this session, Isabeau shares insights from her remarkable career, connecting purpose with possibility, and the power of creating meaningful moments for people. 

- Define your vision and purpose

- Build your career around your passion, strengths, and personal goals

- Smashing though barriers and achieving success

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

Whether you're an intern or the CEO at a company, it's vital that you understand working relationships and can identify the power dynamics at play. Being able to navigate power structures can give you influence over others and helps to get projects over the line, ensures your voice is heard in meetings, and reduces the chance of conflict. In this panel session we discuss the move away from traditional hierarchy and how to navigate relationship dynamics.

- Identify different types of relationships at work

- Explore hierarchical vs matrix structures and the considerations for both types of organisation

- Gain strategies for mastering relationships and navigating complexities

Leading cross-functional teams requires a unique skill set to navigate different abilities, perspectives and expertise. Throw into that the added complexity of these teams being in different locations and you have to compete with different cultures and business environments as well. Maximising collaboration is vital for performance and leaders are pivotal in maintaining morale. In this session Carol shares her experiences of leading local, regional, and global teams and how she builds a strong culture of collaboration between her teams.

- Celebrate diversity of thought in your team

- Learn strategies for increasing collaboration

- Understand the complexities of leading cross-location teams

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

Many leaders face impostor syndrome during their professional journeys - an overwhelming sense of inadequacy and a fear of being exposed as faking it. This often stems from attributing success to luck rather than hard work. In this session, Laura Wastle sheds light on leveraging self-talk as a tool to shape her leadership path, growing confidence and nurturing collaborative relationships.

- Acknowledge and reshape your internal dialogue

- Embrace your achievements with pride

- Understand that self-doubt and setbacks are integral components of growth

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!

No one climbs the career ladder alone. You need people around you to help your development and advocate for your success. A great way to do this is by finding an official mentor, sponsor or coach, or perhaps all three. In this session Professor Caroline Finch identifies the different types of relationships and how she's utilised them throughout her career.

- Identify the difference between a mentor, sponsor and supervision

- Highlight key relationships for your career success

- Understand the benefits or being a mentor and reverse mentoring

Individuals vary in what energizes and drives them. As leaders, you can engage others by learning to recognise and leverage what motivates members of your team. Utilising your passions as a leader can have a domino effect on others, resulting in a highly engaged and ambitious team. In this session Jennie Milne shares her leadership journey and how this has resulted in building high performing teams throughout her career.

- Deliver real results that combine social responsibility and commercial outcomes

- Help people reach their full potential and work as a team towards a common goal

- Identify the passion in others and leverage this for success

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

Curiosity may have killed the cat but it makes for great leadership! A successful leader has the ability to think openly, question deeply and think critically. Good critical thinking allows you to make informed decisions, solve problems and helps achieve your business goals. In this session, In this session learn key strategies to help you think critically and make better decisions.

- Think creatively and laterally to solve problems

- Find direction and navigate the modern workplace

- Question bias and make more effective decisions

Over the past few years there has been a real drive towards finding your why. Experts say it is the key to great performance and a pathway to improved wellbeing. But how do you turn those values into results? Identifying your motive is one thing but you need to have the courage to vocalise it and live it everyday. In this session, Jade Furness shares how she leads with purpose and translates this into actions on a day-to-day basis.

- Turn your values into results and live your purpose everyday

- Identify what is important to you and how you can embody this at work

- Improve your job satisfaction by aligning your purpose

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

There can be a variety of reasons why people might need to take a break from work and as leaders you play a vital role in ensuring this process is as easy as possible and doesn't have any negative impacts on the individual. Often, stepping away can be seen as putting your career on hold and having to make up for lost time when you return. So how, as leaders, can you facilitate breaks without it putting a stop to your progression? In this interactive panel discussion we kick career breaks into the 21st century and remove the old fashioned stigma that taking a break means putting the brakes on your career.

- Discuss different reasons people take career breaks

- Explore strategies for knowledge maintenance and staying relevant in your role

- Balance organisational and employee needs to get the best outcomes for all

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

Is there something you wish you had known when you first started out in your career? Or perhaps there are experiences you're having right now that you want to remind your future self of? The course of anyone's career is a journey and sometimes the twists and turns can provide us with experiences and information we should hold onto. In this reflective session, Fiona Notley shares with you the challenges she has faced and barriers she’s overcome throughout her career. 

- Reflect on past experiences

- Understand the value in your unique journey

- Approach challenges with a life long learner mindset

We wrap up our two days of insight and inspiration with this interactive roundtable 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!

- Reflect on your key takeaways from the Summit

- Identify opportunities for career progression and growth

- Create an action plan for your leadership journey

Develop self-awareness and authenticity

- Values-based leadership: what it means to be an authentic leader

- Identify personal strengths and potential de-railers as a leader

- Determined the most effective way to utilise your optimal leadership style within the context of your organisation

High level communication, influence and negotiation skills

- Manage emotions for positive and assertive communication and relationships

- Develop effective techniques of persuasion, negotiation and influence using coaching skills and “conversational intelligence”

- Build confidence to prepare for and successfully navigate difficult conversations 

Develop self and others with “reflective leadership”

- Understand the benefits of reflective practice 

- Develop skills to engage in reflective practice

- Using reflective practice to improve organisational culture and relationships 

Strategic career progression

- Everyday career management practices and creating a personal leadership plan

- Maximise relationships and build new ones for professional opportunities

- Manage personal branding and visibility effectively 

Transformational leadership strategies to accelerate team performance

- Leverage team dynamics to optimise performance

- Challenge, support and empower others to excel 

- Develop strategies to manage uncooperative team members

Drive change and innovation as a leader

- Recognise and overcome obstacles to change

- Learn to trust your intuition, take risks and step outside your comfort zone

- Create a culture of positive change 

Remain productive in a crisis

- Build resilience to thrive under pressure

- Support your team and engage others to deliver

- Debrief after crisis - Provide and accept feedback

Action planning for leadership

- Develop a personalised approach to development that spans short and long-term goals

- Identify and understand personal and organisational challenges 

- Share approaches to move your career forward