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Executive Excellence programs

Developing today’s leaders for tomorrow’s challenges

The Leadership Academy executive excellence programs advance the development of senior leaders through cross-sector collaboration, supporting them as stewards of the sector to make a positive impact for the people of NSW. 

These programs:

  • build capability in line with the NSW Public Sector Leadership Framework and public sector values
  • increase capacity to navigate complexities and solve cross agency problems
  • nurture connection to enable diverse perspectives, knowledge sharing and establishing cross-sector support networks. 

Program outline

Each program consists of 5 key elements to support leaders through their learning experience. Throughout the program leaders work together with their cross-sector peers, putting into practice the collaborative power of cross-functional group learning. Leaders will use leadership journals to create their development plans, determine development goals and reflect on their learning throughout the program. 

Program elements

360 assessment process

The 360 assessment will provide feedback from managers, peers and direct reports highlighting strengths and opportunities for development.

Workshops

Contemporary leadership development workshops delivered by the NSW Leadership Academy faculty.

Leadership journal

Creating your development plan. Determining your development goals. Reflecting on your learning. 

Coaching

Coaching is central to getting the most out of the 360 assessment and development plan.

Peer groups

Peer groups will nurture connection, enable cross-sector collaboration, and build coaching capability.

Participant commitment

To successfully complete the program leaders, need a minimum completion rate of 80% across all program elements including attendance at workshops, 360 assessments and debriefs, coaching sessions and peer groups. 

  • 51.5 hours to attend all the program workshops, coaching sessions and fireside chats.
  • 3-4 hours of preparation work exploring pre-reading, looking at digital resources, thinking about development goals and reflecting on learning. 

The Executive Excellence programs

Eligibility

Our executive programs are open to high potential and high performing senior executives in Band 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent) level. Eligible nominees must be employed in an ongoing role and can only be nominated to the program that correlates with their current substantive Band. 

Selection to NSW Leadership Academy programs is by nomination in line with each agency talent review process. For more information, refer to the nominations page.