Emerging Leaders Program

In PersonMentoring

Program Summary

UDIA WA’s Leadership Program is focused on supporting professionals in Western Australia’s urban development industry to develop or build on their people leadership skills. This program includes leadership learning, invaluable mentoring from an industry leader to apply and embed the theoretical knowledge, and opportunities for networking and industry exposure.

UDIA WA has designed this program to equip and empower professionals with the transition into effective people leadership within our industry.

Who Should Attend?

Experienced professionals (with a minimum of five years’ experience) who are:

currently in people leadership roles and wish to refresh or boost their skills;
relatively new to or transitioning into people leadership roles wanting to develop their leadership skills;
aspiring leaders seeking to accelerate their leadership journey.

The comprehensive leadership program consists of two components – with participants being able to register for Component 1 only (Effective People Leadership Fundamentals One Day Course), or for both Component 1 and 2 (Industry Mentoring and Applied Learning – UDIA WA members only)

Course Outline

Component 1 – Effective People Leadership Fundamentals One Day Course

This one day course delivered with AIM WA introduces the fundamentals of effective people leadership, with elements of content tailored to WA’s urban development industry. The course is facilitated by speakers from AIM WA, with two industry leaders from UDIA WA’s membership sharing their leadership journeys and key learnings.

AIM WA Professional Membership – Receive a complimentary one-year membership to AIM WA, granting you access to all member benefits, when you attend the 1-day leadership course.

Effective People Leadership Fundamentals Course Outline

Session 1 – Transitioning into People Leadership

Leadership Values
Leadership vs. Management
Leading with a strategic mindset
Leading Self

Session 2 – Leading and Developing Others

Elements of a high performing team
Leading the team development
- Understanding your team
- Team development stages
- Team roles
- Motivating others

Session 3 – Managing and leading for results

Foundations of Performance Management
Setting goals and accountability
Managing performance

Session 4 – Leading within the industry Presented by UDIA WA Industry Leaders

Insights from the leadership journeys and lessons of industry leaders

Component 2 – Industry Mentoring and Applied Learning (UDIA WA members only)

This structured mentoring component will be for a duration of 6 months after the completion of Component 1. It consists of:

Personal Leadership Development Planning – You will have the opportunity to undertake a 360 degree feedback process and DISC profiling exercise to compile a SWOT analysis and draft a development plan. Based on your goals, and aspirations you will be matched with a suitable mentor.
Introduction to Mentoring Session – A UDIA WA facilitated cohort meet and greet will be arranged for the mentees and mentors to gain insight into the mentorship program, what is expected and how to get the best out of this opportunity. This is also a platform to network and establish connections with in the group.
One-on-One Mentoring – You will participate in four mentoring sessions with your assigned mentor. These sessions can be scheduled over the course of five months, with the ideal frequency being one session per month. This additional month offers flexibility to accommodate the schedules of both the mentor and mentee. The mentoring session location, day, and time will be mutually agreed upon between you and your mentor.
Networking – You will have an opportunity to network and connect with other UDIA WA industry experts by attending one of the UDIA WA Industry Lunch.
Check-In Session – You will have the opportunity to have a check-in with a senior UDIA WA staff member (i.e. Director or CEO)
Industry Exposure – Your involvement and journey as a member of the mentoring cohort will be shared through UDIA WA’s communication channels (i.e LinkedIn, The Urbanist or Urban Express)
Reflection Session – You will have the opportunity to participate with your peers in an end of program session focused on learning reflections and sharing of experiences and forward learning and development intentions. You will be able to update your SWOT as you reflect on your learning and experiences to draft your forward learning plan.

Benefits for Participants

Personal and professional growth through leadership learning and mentorship, networking, and peer connections.
Raising your profile as a new/emerging industry leader
Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning
An engaged and high performing team

Benefits for Employers

Demonstration of investment in your people
Demonstration of your commitment to nurturing effective leaders
Increased staff engagement, retention and productivity
Enhanced capability building and succession planning
The course and mentoring are very complementary, and the course set a solid foundation and good structure to work from for the mentoring.
The UDIA team did a fantastic job in pairing mentees and mentors.
The 360 survey and DISC profile were very useful to provide a holistic view of development needs and opportunities.
The cohort sessions are a great way to encourage reflection on personal learnings and to share insights to help each other get the most out of the program.