Resources

The Australian Government Directory is a guide to the structures, organisations and key people in the Australian Government.

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.

What makes a leader sound compelling - even when delivering bad news? Speaker coach Noah Zandan analysed data on how visionary leaders talk. This TED talk looks at these key elements.

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.

‘Broaden and Build’ theory explores how broadening our perspectives and actions, we tend to build important and lasting physical, intellectual, psychological and social resources.

This ‘Practice Group’ was created to foster and support the use of deliberative practices in government. It contains papers researched and written on public deliberation.

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

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.

Providing a space for officials to collaborate, share best practice, and hear from industry and government experts, the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Community of Practice is open to all Commonwealth officials.