Leadership development at the ABS

The recent release of the 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) marked a significant milestone for an organisation that celebrated its centenary last year.  Coincidently another milestone was achieved recently with the 100th ABS leader completing a Talent Solutions’ leadership development program. 

We have delivered a range of development programs for the ABS including the Personal Management Program, the Coaching Workshop, Achieving Results through People and the Emerging Leaders program. Our work has been professionally rewarding with at least five of our consultants having delivered one or more of these programs over the last 12 months.  We continue to get great feedback from our participants. 

A recent Emerging Leaders group had this to say about their five-day experience:

• Thanks very much Michael.  After nearly a decade in the ABS, I think I now know how to survive long term here simply by knowing and managing my own behaviour more appropriately. Great course, really well presented.
• Thank you for such a dynamic, challenging course – I have taken away a lot from the five days (including recognising my own tolerance levels) and will (and have) applied these skills to my job.
• This course has made me think more about my own beliefs and behaviours and how I sometimes let pride get in the way of making the decision that will be the most beneficial – what I got most from the program was not so much about leadership it is more about my want / desire to mend a relationship which I am now not sure why it was ever broken – life is short – this course helped me learn that and helped me grow as a person.
• Excellently presented. Enjoyed the final day and challenged me and gave me lots to think about in terms of self awareness and my (leadership) behaviours – totally enjoyed. Whilst other courses have made me self aware of my behaviours and weaknesses, this course has inspired me to act on those behavioural weaknesses.