THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY UNIT
Greater Responsibilities and Opportunities for Women (GROW)
Program focus Workshop sessions will be highly participative, and also include the use of: Provision of pre-readings including contemporary research targeted for developing leaders and including key content for women aspiring to greater leadership roles
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Overview GROW has been developed by Amanda Phillips from APA Training & Development in conjunction with the Equity & Diversity Unit following a series of highly successful programs previously delivered by APA Training as part of the Women@UoN program. Each part of the GROW program operates as a fully tailored Action Learning Program. The central philosophy of such a program is that the participants use their own work and work situations as the basis for expanding learning and skill development.
Presentation of best practice examples by participants and presenter
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Analysis of the content including appropriate University of Newcastle policy and priorities
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University of Newcastle Guest Speakers
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Overall participation in the sessions course materials, resources and activities
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Whole group Q and A sessions
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Self-assessment tools tailored to analyse skills and approaches needed for those aspiring to leadership roles
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One on One interview and problem solving activities
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Tailored case studies involving role play and observer feedback to support evaluation of the practical demonstration of the skills needed in key areas
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Career Planning
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Resource Kit building.
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Learning outcomes Participants will: • Understand diversity and growth in the applied knowledge of gender implications and inclusive contemporary management and applied leadership strategies (with particular considerations of the higher education sector in Australia and internationally) • Conduct analysis and information about themselves – their abilities, knowledge and their potential as leaders in addition to creation of a personalised “toolkit” to support future development • Have exposure to senior personnel and initiatives/ strategies underpinning practices and future directions within the University of Newcastle • Network to strengthen organisational understanding and engagement • Apply skill and knowledge development in areas including emotional intelligence • Further development of applied knowledge and practical strategies linked to negotiation, influence and conflict resolution (including targeted gender considerations and gender inclusive techniques) • Have a focus on career understanding, career self management and expanded insights into and the career opportunities for the participants • Have applied and conceptual understanding of change management models and approaches