Resources

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.

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

Comcare’s evidence-based Good Work Design resources can better support health, wellbeing, work participation and productivity, while creating psychologically safe teams.

The Australian Public Service Commission provides practical tips and tools for engaging with stakeholders, particularly when establishing a taskforce.

Recorded in March 2024, Sam Chard discusses how Integrity and judgement work together, and shares guidance on building the valuable skill of using judgement in decision making.

Good contract management is an essential component in achieving value for money for Australian Government procurements. The Australian Government Contract Management Guide provides practical process guidance at a practitioner level for Commonwealth officials who manage contracts.

This video from AusIndustry Regional Managers provides practical ‘top tips’ for successful businesses engagement.

This is a tool to assess the maturity of supports an agency has in place to build capability to effectively engage.

The Guidance sets out the behaviours for improving the way the APS puts people and business at the centre of policy, services and delivery.