Introducing our Business Essentials Short Course Program
Clients are telling us that skill development is on their urgent agenda at the same time that budgets are tight and it is hard to release staff to attend programs. In response, Oz>Train has developed a 6-month program of short courses on business essentials. Each course will be held in our new Training Suite – Oz>Train on First – suite 114 in the Aurora Building at 147 Pirie Street.
Register now for the first courses on offer:
- Administrative staff as partners in the business –16 or 19 July 2012
- Introduction to Government – 3 August 2012
- Ministerial Correspondence – 7 August 2012
- How to be an influential Middle Manager – 14 August 2012
Invoicing before 30 June 2012 is available. A full calendar will be released shortly.
Administrative staff as partners in the business with Brenda Kuhr
This course is for administrative support staff who are keen to make a confident impression and to be valued as a critical member of a work team. Topics to be covered include:
- How a reputation is developed.
- How to feel and sound confident.
- How to speak up and present yourself well in meetings.
- How to assertively present your point of view.
Date: 16 July or 19 July 2012
Time: 9.00am to 2.30pm
Cost: $335 plus GST (includes morning tea, lunch and handouts)
Register and enquiries to: Sarah Sheath
Introduction to Government with Denise Picton
This course is for any staff member new to government within the past 12 months. Topics to be covered include:
- The history of state government in South Australia.
- The difference between working in the private and public sector.
- The changing expectations of the public servant.
- How government wants to communicate and engage with the community.
- The history of the SA Strategic Plan.
- Premier Weatherill’s 7 big priorities.
- The differences between public and private policy making.
- How government works in South Australia.
Date: 3 August 2012
Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm
Cost: $335 plus GST (includes morning tea and handouts)
Register or enquire to: Sarah Sheath
Please note: attendees of this course will be invited to a series of modules which will explore key skills and themes in more detail over the 2012/13 year. Accreditation within the Diploma of Government (Management) or Diploma of Business may be available.
Ministerial correspondence with Dr Alastair Dow
This course is for public servants who are required as part of their work to write ministerial briefings and who would like to become more confident with this important work. The session will be interactive with opportunities to share ideas and practice new skills. Topics to be covered include:
- The Ministerials process.
- The context of government writing.
- Clear writing and logical structure.
- Audience awareness.
Date: 7 August 2012
Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm
Cost: $335 plus GST (includes morning tea and handouts)
Register and enquiries to: Sarah Sheath
How to be an influential Middle Manager with Dr Alastair Dow
This course is for middle level managers who are keen to understand their political style, and how to become more influential and politically savvy. Topics to be covered include:
- Understanding your strengths.
- What senior executives want from you.
- Understanding your political style.
- Becoming more influential.
Date: 14 August 2012
Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm
Cost: $335 plus GST (includes morning tea and handouts)
Register and enquiries to: Sarah Sheath
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