Resources

When establishing an APS Taskforce, the Australian Public Service Commission's Taskforce Toolkit provides a practical guide through every stage of the taskforce lifecycle, whether you're setting up, mid-operation or winding down your taskforce.

The Digital Profession Member Community helps you find opportunities to work across government, collaborate and share crucial digital talent on projects.

Professor Robert Cialdini developed what he describes as ‘six universal principles of persuasion’. These fundamental human states allow leaders to increase the likelihood of influencing others.

Gabriele Oettingen presents the ‘WOOP’ model which is a practical, accessible, evidence based mental strategy that people can use to find and fulfil their wishes and change their habits.

Brene Brown informs leaders how they can give constructive and honest feedback from a place of engagement, rather than judgment. She calls it ‘Sitting on the same side of the table,’ as someone.

Martin Seligman presents the ‘PERMA’ model which steps through five elements essential to human wellbeing and flourishing: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning and achievement.

Caroline Webb (2018) discusses the ‘discover-defend axis’ which is a model showing that the brain has two ‘modes’ which shape the way humans interact.

Lisa Lahey (2017) explores how leaders can transcend habitual patterns, and considers how to navigate change and complexity.

In this video, Brené Brown (2013) explains how to create a genuine empathic connection through understanding ourselves and our own fragilities.

This video is recorded from the November APS Academy's Craft Conversations event for Working in Government Craft month in October 2021.