Emerging Leaders Learning Group
Built for high-performing EL1s and acting EL2s making the shift from subject matter expert to people leader.
BACKGROUND
For departments and agencies
You're navigating a tight budget environment. This program is designed and built for that reality. This is a practical, structured 12-month investment in capability building that supports your talented EL1's and acting EL2's now, while also strengthening your leadership pipeline over time.
Who it's for
High-performing EL1s and acting EL2s
High-performing EL1s and acting EL2s from the Commonwealth (or middle management equivalents in other jurisdictions) with the potential to lead with confidence now and in the future. Those that will potentially be a great boss, and a great peer.
This program is built for those transitioning from subject matter expert to people leader: a critical career phase, and the specific gap this Program targets. Moving from strong individual performer to a leader others want to work for.
The peer relationships, practical takeaways and leadership confidence built here become sustainable and outlast the program itself. This is what sets the Program apart from other offerings.
Results
What are the benefits of participating?
You will benefit from this program if you are committed to:
Leadership strengths
Understanding your leadership strengths (and gaps), and those of the people within your circle of influence
Building confidence
Building confidence with practical leadership skills, along with broader skills such as executive presence and gravitas
From doing to leading
Moving from the "doing" to the "leading" — building the confidence to influence and delegate effectively
Sustainable leadership
Managing your career sustainably, and leading yourself well in order to lead others well
Self-awareness in action
Enhancing self-awareness by understanding how your behaviour and communication style impacts others, and doing something about it — with the accountability to act on what you find, not just reflect on it
How it works
What makes this Program so beneficial?
The program includes a practical leadership diagnostic tool, a one-on-one executive coaching session, and several one-day workshops featuring leadership guest experts.
Practical leadership diagnostic tool
One-day workshops
Workshops are held in Canberra at a venue designed specifically for this style of practical engagement and learning — not a bland hotel training room.
One-on-one executive coaching session
10-12 month program
The Program runs over 10-12 months, giving participants the space to learn, reflect, apply and sustain their development.
Impact
The evidence, in numbers
Average feedback scores since the Program's inception.
Relevance of dialogue and content
Improvement in participants' leadership
Likelihood to recommend
Testimonials
What participants say
Wonderful leadership program that is delivered in a way that resonates so effectively. Practical, useful and better than anything I've previously done. Something I'll remember and return to for years to come.
This Program is excellent. The time taken to explore leadership insights is so valuable, nothing felt rushed. The peer learning, expert facilitation and guest speakers formed an experience I haven’t had elsewhere.
I loved the Program. Very relevant for the EL levels, with heaps of practical takeaways to implement in the public service. My eyes have been opened about the importance of taking a holistic approach to leadership, career and sustainability.
Next Program opportunity
The next Program begins with its first workshop in November 2026. If you're interested in joining, contact our admin team for registration and further details