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Post-Summit Workshop<br />
18 May 2017<br />
9.00 - 4.30<br />
Transition<strong>in</strong>g from Technical Specialist to Strategic Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Leader<br />
In <strong>Roads</strong>, <strong>Rail</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>, there are significantly more women <strong>in</strong> the lower technical roles than <strong>in</strong> the senior executive roles. Some<br />
may feel the step up isn’t for them; others may be daunted by the glass ceil<strong>in</strong>g. However, it is evident that a lack of upskill<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong><br />
potential has led to a gap wait<strong>in</strong>g to be filled.<br />
Advanc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a career ultimately <strong>in</strong>cludes leadership responsibilities <strong>and</strong> strategic decision-mak<strong>in</strong>g. This transition is critical, as it affects both<br />
organisational success <strong>and</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dividual’s career. Not only is there <strong>in</strong>creased responsibility, but a new skill set must be developed to successfully<br />
transition from a detail-orientated technician to a big-picture strategist. Underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g common leadership challenges, ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g people management<br />
skills <strong>and</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g how to lead <strong>and</strong> communicate under pressure are essential when blossom<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to an effective leader.<br />
This <strong>in</strong>teractive workshop will give any emerg<strong>in</strong>g leader transition<strong>in</strong>g from a technical role the essential skills to embrace their new position. They will<br />
learn to utilise their technical skill to their advantage, whilst ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the tools to beg<strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g strategic decisions <strong>and</strong> deal with difficult situations <strong>and</strong><br />
people.<br />
Underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g the transition<br />
• Underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g the leadership pipel<strong>in</strong>e<br />
• Key differences between a technical specialist <strong>and</strong> a strategic leader<br />
• Assess<strong>in</strong>g the potential for successful leadership<br />
Prepar<strong>in</strong>g for your leadership role<br />
• Utilis<strong>in</strong>g your technical knowledge to your advantage<br />
• Underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g the impact of your strengths <strong>and</strong> weaknesses<br />
• Discover<strong>in</strong>g your authentic leadership style<br />
Confident leadership<br />
• Venture outside your comfort zone - Transition<strong>in</strong>g with confidence<br />
• Build<strong>in</strong>g resilience<br />
• Develop the confidence to trust <strong>in</strong> your abilities<br />
People management<br />
• Communicat<strong>in</strong>g with impact to different audiences<br />
• Conflict h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g strategies<br />
• Underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> manag<strong>in</strong>g expectations<br />
Expert Facilitator: Robyn Greaves<br />
Founder <strong>and</strong> Career Coach<br />
The 3rd Chapter<br />
Robyn is a seasoned professional with wide-rang<strong>in</strong>g experience <strong>in</strong> leadership development, organisational change <strong>and</strong> career transition with broad<br />
experience across F<strong>in</strong>ancial Services, Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, Heavy Industry, Professional Services <strong>and</strong> Retail sectors. She has extensive <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
experience deliver<strong>in</strong>g career transformation <strong>and</strong> transition programs, organisational change <strong>and</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g strategic learn<strong>in</strong>g solutions.<br />
Robyn helps professional <strong>and</strong> corporate people to create a next chapter <strong>in</strong> their career that is enliven<strong>in</strong>g, plays to their strengths <strong>and</strong> purpose. She<br />
loves <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g people to th<strong>in</strong>k differently <strong>and</strong> to capitalise on the evolv<strong>in</strong>g world of work. I can work with transformational holistic techniques <strong>and</strong><br />
also very practically, sav<strong>in</strong>g time, money, help<strong>in</strong>g build connections <strong>and</strong> enabl<strong>in</strong>g success, whatever that means for them.<br />
She loves work<strong>in</strong>g with people to uncover their purpose <strong>and</strong> live their dreams. It is so reward<strong>in</strong>g for people to realize a whole new chapter, a 3rd<br />
chapter, which can be their best yet.<br />
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