Introduction to Leadership Development for Women Program (LDW) – 2015
Entry
The 2015 LDW Program (Leadership Development for Women) is for aspiring, and existing female leaders who lead
and manage processes, policies, programs and/or people within the CSU environment. The program is an entry
level leadership development program focussed on the personal and professional development of women in the
higher education sector. Upon completion participants may wish to undertake the Leaders and Managers (LAMP)
program or the CSU Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and Management (GCULM) or may go on to
complete a Diploma of Business, or the Master of Business Leadership at CSU.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program participants will:
 be able to identify their personal and professional leadership behaviours and use these in working with
others
 have a working knowledge of the strategic direction, structures, processes and systems of CSU and be able
to build relationships and networks across CSU
 be able to use contemporary leadership frameworks and theory in their practice, particularly in relation to
gender, and in a dynamic and highly politicized higher education environment
 be able to design, plan, implement and evaluate an action learning project that will respond to a leadership
challenge at CSU
Delivery
Participants in the 2015 program will study as part of a supervised and supported group cohort with other CSU
staff. This work-based program includes three face to face skills development workshops; structured online
learning modules; virtual and face to face collaboration; action learning, and peer support groups; and mentoring.
The content will focus on building self-awareness; collaboration, action learning and leadership; contemporary
leadership issues within the context of CSU and external higher education environment; and relationship building
and networking to build your professional brand.
The Program will be delivered from May to November 2015. Workshop dates are:
 Introductory workshop with a welcome from the Vice-Chancellor - 5th & 6th May 2015, Bathurst campus
 Skills development workshop with national leadership development facilitator, Young, one day in
August/September ( date to be advised)
 Final workshop and presentation of project recommendations to senior leaders, 10th & 11th November 2015,
Wagga Wagga campus
Suitability / Eligibility
This program is suitable for CSU academic and professional/general female staff with leadership and management
responsibilities, or who are aspiring to become a leader or manager. Eligibility to undertake the program requires
the capacity to undertake action learning in the workplace and support of the staff member’s supervisor.
Time Commitment
Attendance at the three workshops (5 days total) is compulsory. Four hours of study per week for 6 months
(approximately 100 hours) is considered a normal minimum time commitment in order to be able to successfully
complete the 2015 program. The approval and use of CSU study leave is available and encouraged for
professional/general staff, however participants should also be aware that they may need to use some of their
own time in order to successfully complete the program requirements.
Cost
The course is funded by the LDW Steering Committee. Participant’s work areas will be responsible for travel and
accommodation expenses. Participation in this program will involve overnight stays in May (Bathurst), August
(Young) and November (Wagga) 2015.
Application Process
Please complete and submit the online application form. Note: Applications close at 5:00pm on March 31, 2015.
Enquiries
Please direct any enquiries by email in the first instance to [email protected].