Resources

The relationship between ministers and officials is fundamental to our system of government. The foundation of that relationship, like any relationship, is mutual respect. Learn through insights from conversations at the political administrative interface.

​​The event was focused on pathways to more culturally informed engagement and partnership with First Nations communities and was led by Sam Jeffries with Dr Rachel Bacon.​

Use this Allyship toolkit to better understand how to support behavioural change and cultural safety and to address racism and unconscious bias.

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

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.

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.

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