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Special Studies Leave (Long) Program 2020

Congratulations to the successful candidates for SSP (L) for next year are:

NameHub/Centre/GroupSemester
Associate Professor Shelley GillisCentre for Vocational & Educational PolicyFirst 
Dr Victoria MillarScience & Maths Education cognate groupFirst
Dr Mary LeahyCentre for Vocational & Educational PolicySecond
Associate Professor Russell CrossLanguages & Literacy Education cognate groupSecond
Dr Jessica GerrardSocial Transformation & Education cognate groupSecond

The SSP(L) review panel noted the high standard of these applications, which demonstrated clear expected outcomes in line with an extended SSP program.


Resilience and change preparedness courses

Leading teams through change

Date: Thursday 26 September
Cost: $415
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Driving change requires careful planning and implementation from our line managers. It requires the knowledge and confidence to embrace change and manage the impact on oneself and those around us. In this workshop, you will better understand your role as a leader, how different people react through the psychology of change, identify resistance and why we resist change. You will explore how to best communicate change and look at techniques to confidently and effectively drive and sustain change.

Resilience Building Series for managers

Dates: Wednesday 2, 16 and Sunday 20 October
Cost: $655
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Discover how well-being shapes performance and understand the neuroscience to managing stress, boosting resilience and developing people's strengths to help consistently function effectively. This interactive program will provide you with practical tools and strategies to help improve your well-being at work; a guide to strengths-based conversations, easy steps to create a collaborative and supportive team culture; and insights into how to improve your flexibility, agility, grit and wellbeing.

For any enquiries contact: capability-development@unimelb.edu.au