Leading UNDA
Leading UNDA promotes supporting the University’s vision and strategy, by aligning individual skills, competencies and behaviours, with the University’s goals and objectives. Here we want to drive a positive culture that supports diverse perspectives and ensures that leaders have the tools to navigate the complexities of university life.
Programs
The University offers a wide range of professional development programs directly related to employees' current positions or career progression. We encourage our employees to continuously improve their knowledge and skills through professional growth and development activities.
Welcome to UNDA Orientation Session
This session will provide you with a warm introduction to our University’s history, vision, strategic goals, organisational structure, career development opportunities and employee experience. It’s an opportunity for you to connect with other new employees and discover how you can contribute to our University environment.
Duration: 6 hours
Learning mode: On campus
Project Management
Learn project management methodology that can be applied to all workplace projects. Apply the learnings to a current project as part of the course.
Duration: 3 half days
Learning mode: Online
Performance Development Planning
Learn to create clear and actionable Personal Development Plans (PDPs) using SMART goals. This course covers KPI creation, strategic and operational planning, and aligning development goals with team and University priorities to enhance performance.
Duration: 35 minutes
Learning mode: Online recorded webinar
Have you discussed your Performance Development Plan (PDP) with your manager?
Before registering to attend the training, it is important to discuss your professional and career development goals with your manager as part of the Performance Development process, and to determine whether attending this session is suitable for you.
You are required to include this training session in your PDP and gain your managers approval to attend. Discussions with your manager should include workload contingency plans for the duration of the course so that you can focus on your professional development.
Cancellation policy
If you must cancel, please provide one week’s notice prior to the commencement of the course to allow someone else an opportunity to attend. We understand that sickness and misadventure can't be planned for but please contact us as soon as possible by using the cancellation link provided in the confirmation email. This will allow us time to notify participants on the waitlist.
Please be aware that any cancellations made with less than one week's notice may result in the registration fee being charged back to your department. Failure to attend the training program without prior notice may impact your application to attend future training sessions.
Contact us
If you have a specific area of development not covered by one of the above programs that you would like support with, please contact the Organisational Development team. We can provide you with advice and guidance on practical and targeted development solutions.
Organisational Development Team
Email: organisational.development@nd.edu.au

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