Resources

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.

In her TED talk, ‘The power of believing that you can improve’ (2014), Carol Dweck discusses the ‘growth mindset’ which leaders can use to build their brain’s capacity to learn and solve problems.

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.

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.

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.

A video outlining the Caretaker Conventions and providing guidance for APS employees on how to conduct themselves.

A series of videos that answer common questions on having a solid evidence base for best practice policy making, which is also a Government requirement.