Understanding Leadership
Apply contemporary adult learning principles in OSHC settings.
Career Stage & Descriptors
Emerging
- Underpins the early career development of management and leadership capacity.
- Understands and demonstrates awareness and emerging practical application relevant to standard descriptor and area of focus.
Proficient
- Skilled, capable, competent, and suitably qualified service manager and leader.
- Able to apply knowledge and skills to design, implement, review, and evaluate management and leadership practice across the organisation.
Lead
- Highly experienced, effective, and critically reflective service manager and leader who is able to lead both within and across organisations (a service manager or leader who is sought after for mentoring and advice by others who hold management and leadership responsibilities).
- Able to support, guide, and assist others to understand, interpret and apply relevant managerial and leadership responsibilities across the organisation.
Areas of Focus
Areas of Focus
2.1 Contemporary leadership styles and approaches
2.2 Performance drivers (e.g. motivators)
2.3 Organisational and strategic leadership
2.4 Personal leadership
2.5 Innovation and resourcefulness
Self-Reflection Prompts
- Head to the resources page for a list of self-reflection prompts to further your growth and development in this standard.
Training Aligned
Explore the descriptors at Emerging, Proficient and Lead levels to guide your personal growth.
Professional Knowledge Explained
A deep-dive into the Professional Knowledge domain.
Resources
Utilise our online library of resources to further your personal development.
Latest Resources
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10 Minute Learning Assessment
Determining your team’s learning preferences doesn’t require an extensive process. This fast, straightforward tool provides immediate insights without complex setup, making it perfect for busy leaders who want to understand their team’s learning DNA quickly. |
Knowledge | DOCX 36KB | Download |
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Impactful Coaching Practices
A guide that empowers leaders to develop their team members through effective coaching practices. |
Knowledge, Practice | PDF 2MB | Download |
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Individual Learning Profile Template
Use this template to create personalised learning profiles for each team member |
Knowledge, Practice | DOCX 33KB | Download |
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Integrating Multigenerational Learning Styles Implementation Checklist
A guide to integrating multigenerational learning strategies to create sustainable momentum toward a more inclusive, effective learning culture. |
Knowledge | DOCX 921KB | Download |
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Know Your Team
The 5 Minute Individual Development Planner |
Knowledge | DOCX 898KB | Download |