By the APS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit
Strong leadership is built on trust, psychological safety, and the ability to create environments where people can thrive. To support APS leaders in building these skills, the APS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit are offering 6R Relational Leadership Capabilities Skills Labs for EL2 and SES staff in Canberra this October and November.
Delivered by accredited psychologists, these half-day workshops are highly interactive and practical. Participants will learn and apply the 6R Relational Leadership Capabilities – Regulation, Reflection, Relatability, Reciprocity, Repair, and Reliability – which form the foundation of effective, integrity-driven leadership.
The sessions focus on real-world practice. Leaders will be guided through activities that encourage reflection, feedback, and open discussion in a safe environment. Each participant will gain insights into their own leadership style, identifying strengths and areas for growth.
This reflective approach ensures that learning is not just theoretical but directly linked to everyday challenges faced in APS workplaces.
Following the workshops, participants will also engage in virtual peer mentoring sessions. These sessions extend the learning experience by providing ongoing opportunities to share experiences, consolidate knowledge, and apply new skills with support from colleagues.
The benefits of participating include:
- building confidence in applying relational leadership practices
- strengthening team trust, accountability, and psychological safety
- developing strategies to respond constructively to conflict and challenges
- building connections with peers and broadening leadership networks.
Next sessions – Canberra
- EL2 cohort: Wednesday 29 October 2025, 12.30pm – 4.30pm
- SES cohort: Tuesday 4 November 2025, 9am - 1pm
This is a valuable professional development opportunity for APS leaders who want to build teams that are resilient, engaged, and high-performing.
To learn more and register, visit the APS Academy website: APS Academy – 6R Relational Leadership Capabilities Skills Lab.
