Inspiring the next generation of leaders

Offering both a practical and theoretical knowledge about leadership and 'change', Wendy has partnered with Leadership Victoria to support and also present a core module in its innovative Igniting Leadership program .

A little more about the program....:

"Igniting Leadership is a concentrated learning experience that is designed to foster a new generation of leaders. Featuring an exciting mix of seminars, scenario-based learning, reflection sessions and other activities, this intensive program is aimed squarely at developing the leadership abilities of individuals with high leadership potential. Its focus is on shifting from 'internal leadership' to a broader, richer understanding of leadership – as practised personally and professionally, globally and locally, and across sectors and generations. Igniting Leadership grounds the subject of leadership in contemporary considerations that are vital to the practice of leadership today." (Leadership Victoria website)

Programs are run over five days (across three (3) weeks) several times of year. For more information please follow the link: http://www.leadershipvictoria.org/programs/igniting-leadership

A Business Oriented Approach to Flexible Working: Training Program

Win-Win Workplace Strategies is able to provide ways to bring about cultural change in this important area of workplace flexibility. A one-day program can be customised to your requirements whilst supporting HR professionals to gain organisational support through developing a sound business case for flexible working initiatives. The program, entitled 'Building A Business Case for Flexible Work Practices' is designed to help practitioners and managers develop business proposals for sustainable, flexible working systems and programs which show a return on investment for the business. The workshops assist practitioners build a strong case for change using the language of the board room: bottom-line, business imperative and risk. The workshop also enables organisations to be compliant with the Fair Work Act's requirements for considering and implementing employee requests for flexible working.

It is generally accepted that the 'war for talent' is placing considerable strain on labour supply and workforce retention. However few flexible work systems are designed with appropriate measurement and recognition of bottom-line benefits to the business. Hence they are susceptible to be viewed as just another HR fad!

Download the 'extract' of the Business Case for Flexible Work Practices.

For more information on in-house program delivery please contact us directly on 0411 125 722. Or use the contact page in this website.

Wendy Lundgaard joins AHRI’s HR training delivery team in the Middle East

Wendy Lundgaard has been selected to deliver the Australian Human Resources Institute’s (AHRI) Professional Diploma in Human Resources program in the United Arab Emirates. AHRI were successful in winning the contract to deliver the four unit postgraduate program following an international tendering process.

Wendy will deliver week long intensive workshops to senior HR executives of the Dubai Government drawing on her extensive experience as HR practitioner and consultant. Wendy also teaches into AHRI’s Australian based programs.

Wendy elected Chairman of Board

Following two years as board director for AQA Victoria Ltd, Wendy has been elected Chairman of the Board. AQA is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission of 'enabling people with severe disabilities attain maximum independence'. Wendy's involvement in community based organisations spans some 25 years. "My interest in governance, leadership and strategy in the not-for-profit and community sectors is strong, and I find the involvement most rewarding", Wendy said. "We have built a capable and dedicated team on the board who give generously of their time in this important arena: the work of AQA makes such a difference to peoples' lives".

AQA Victoria Ltd provides information/peer support and in-home attendant care for people living with quadriplegia and other disabilities.

New partnership arrangements for organisation survey support

Win-Win Workplace Strategies has become a distribution partner with Insync Surveys, and is now able to offer the company's Organisation Alignment Survey to clients.

Insync Surveys helps organisations to get 'insync' with all their stakeholders, including their employees, customers, suppliers and members.

Insync Surveys is a leading Australian provider of benchmarked stakeholder surveys, featuring its Employee Opinion Survey, Organisation Alignment Survey, Customer Satisfaction Surveys, 360° Reviews and Entry/Exit Survey. Insync Surveys also has surveys designed for other stakeholders, such as boards, members, students, community groups and suppliers.

Critical labour shortage looming: The need for Workforce Planning

Access Economics have identified that Australia faces critical labour supply issues as the impact of the birth rate of recent decades takes a foot hold. They state that "...the working age population (15 - 64 years) grow by 170,000 a year. But trends already in place will see the working age population grow by just 125,000 for the entire decade of the 2020's"

Population Ageing and the Economy Jan 2001

• what are organisations doing to develop higher retention levels in existing employees?
• how will organisations entice potential retirees into remaining in the workforce longer?
• how will organisations prepare for a larger proportion of mature aged workers?