Resources

In this video, APS staff from around the country answer the question: ‘What does working together in the APS mean to you?’

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

The Style Manual is for everyone who writes, edits or approves Australian Government content. Use it to create clear and consistent content that meets the needs of users.

The Government writing handbook is a companion to the Australian Government Style Manual with greater focus on the craft of writing.

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.

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.