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Registrations are open for the 2026–27 Queensland public sector leadership development masterclass series.
The series is designed for executive leaders, senior officers and aspiring senior leaders at AO8 level and above. It includes 12 masterclasses and 3 habit activation labs delivered over 6 months.
You can join sessions online through Microsoft Teams or attend the in-person session at 1 William Street. Each masterclass runs from 10 am to 11.30 am.
About the series
The Public Sector Commission offers the series with the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) and the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI). ANZSOG delivers its sessions on behalf of the Chief Executive Leadership Board.
The sessions will help you build seven connected leadership skills:
- lead through uncertainty
- build a growth mindset
- create psychological safety
- strengthen accountability
- communicate with influence
- build trusted relationships
- use stories to engage and inspire
You will learn practical tools and approaches that you can use with your team and organisation.
Upcoming masterclasses
Anticipate change: 27 October 2026 | ANZSOG
Learn how to identify emerging challenges, test new responses and maintain public trust during change.
Time: 10–11:30am.
Where: Live online through Microsoft Teams.
Facilitator: Brenton Caffin, co-founder of States of Change and adviser on public sector innovation.
Build the foundation: 10 November 2026 | NeuroLeadership Institute
Explore the three parts of the Leadership G.P.A. framework: growth mindset, psychological safety and accountability. Learn habits that support team performance, agility and trust.
Time: 10–11:30am.
Where: Live online through Microsoft Teams.
Presenter: Bridgette Di Ferdinando, social psychologist and leadership expert.
Inspire through story: 18 November 2026 | ANZSOG
Learn how to use evidence-based stories to build trust, improve understanding and support decisions without using spin.
When: 10–11:30am, 18 November 2026.
Where: Live online through Microsoft Teams.
Presenter: Bruce Armstrong, leadership expert and former Deputy Secretary in the Victorian public sector.
Communicate with impact: 10 February 2027 | NeuroLeadership Institute
Use practical techniques to build trust, manage difficult conversations and communicate with a clear purpose.
Time: 10–11:30am.
Where: Live online through Microsoft Teams.
Presenter: Bridgette Di Ferdinando.
Collaborate for public value: 23 February 2027 | ANZSOG
Build stronger relationships through deep listening and perspectives from Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Apply these ideas when working across agencies, sectors and communities.
Time: 10–11:30am.
Where: In person on Level 41 at 1 William Street.
Presenter: Professor Catherine Althaus.
Habit activation lab: 3 March 2027 | NeuroLeadership Institute
People who attend both NeuroLeadership Institute masterclasses in November and February can express interest in a 90-minute habit activation lab. The lab will help participants apply the Leadership G.P.A. principles to workplace challenges.
Register or promote the series
Queensland public servants: Register for a leadership masterclass. Please check your calendar and register only for sessions you can attend.
Agency coordinators: promote the series to employees in your agency. Download the 2026–27 masterclass amplification pack 12.1 MB) and link to this article.
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