Upcoming events

Switch to Calendar View

• Leadership Course: Leadership Accelerator, Open Program

  • Start
    25-Jul-2024
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    12-Dec-2024
  •  
    13:00
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  
  

  Help your new Managers and Team Leaders get the skills and knowledge they need to become truly successful leaders.

  Have you promoted high-performing individuals into Team Leader and Supervisor roles only to find they are 'just average'as leaders? While they have outstanding technical skills, most haven't got the leadership skills they need to succeed in their new role.

  Top performers often struggle in the transition to leadership. They find it hard to delegate, can't understand why people aren't as motivated as they are, and get frustrated when others don't perform tasks to their standard. They often avoid difficult conversations because they fear the other person's reaction and don't know how to handle it.

  To make matters worse, while many feel out of their depth, they don't want to admit this to their boss and look like a failure, which only exacerbates the problem.

  EMERGING LEADERS MATTER

  Western Sydney Business Connection and World Class Teams have partnered to bring you the Open Leadership Accelerator Program. In 6 x 4-Hour live and interactive online sessions you can equip your new managers with the five essential skills they need to transition into being genuine and successful leaders:

  1.  Fire Up Your Team
  2.  Game Changing Communicator
  3.  Elevated EQ
  4.  Change Catalyst
  5.  WorkSMART

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Program Details

  This program will be delivered by Diana Tapp in 6 x 4-hour online sessions, from 9.00am - 1.00pm
  All course materials will be provided for you.

  Session 1: Thursday 25th July 2024
  Session 2: Thursday 22nd August 2024
  Session 3: Thursday 19th September 2024
  Session 4: Thursday 17th October 2024
  Session 5: Thursday 14th November 2024
  Session 6: Thursday 12th December 2024

  

  
  

  Course Presenter

  Diana Tapp, CEO of World Class Teams

  This highly interactive course is presented by Diana Tapp, CEO of World Class Teams. Diana is Australia’s #1 High Performance Team Consultant and author of the book “Unleash Your Team's Potential”.

  World Class Teams' practical tools and techniques have been developed and honed over 15 years working with some of Australia’s most innovative and prestigious companies such as Linfox, Commonwealth Bank, Merlin Entertainments and Cathay Pacific Airways.

  
  

  Cost

  Connection Members and Guests: $2,200 + GST per person

  Non Member Rate: $2,200 + GST per person

  
  

  How To Register Your Interest

  To register your interest for the Open Leadership Accelerator Course, please fill out the expression of interest form by clicking the 'Register Your Interest' button above.

  Alternatively. feel free to contact the Events Team at events@wsbc.org.au if you have any questions or need further information about the course.

  
  

  This Leadership Course is presented in collaboration with 
  

  
  

  Show details
• Webinar: Unveiling Blindspots: 9 Reasons Most Managers Are Underperforming

  • When
    31-Jul-2024
  •  
    11:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  
  

  How capable are your Managers, particularly with their current team and in the challenging climate we are facing? Their effectiveness as leaders is not just dependent on their technical skills but also on their ability to inspire, delegate, influence, and build a genuinely high-performing team.

  Strong leadership isn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’ - it is essential, at all levels for your organisation to succeed. Most businesses have some excellent managers and some mediocre ones – unfortunately, overall success is determined much more by the underperforming managers than by those who excel.

  Research from Gallup shows that businesses with ineffective leaders face significantly higher turnover rates. This not only increases costs in terms of recruitment (assuming you can even find a suitable person!), it also impacts stress levels and the morale of the rest of the team as they cover. The flow on effect of this is more burnout, more absenteeism, lower productivity, lower engagement, and more turnover (or presenteeism). It’s a downward spiral that not only impacts business profitability but also hinders long-term growth and sustainability, even business survival.

  So, what are the critical areas that many managers are weak in? What blindspots do you need to become aware of as a Senior Leader so that you can support and upskill your managers? How specifically can you lift them from mediocre to highly effective?

  Join us for a must-attend Webinar, “Unveiling Blindspots: 9 Reasons Most Managers Are Underperforming” with Diana Tapp, CEO of World Class Teams.

  You'll discover:

  • 9 reasons why most leaders underperform
  • The High-Performance diagnostic to assess the effectiveness of your leaders
  • 3 practical actions you can implement straight away
  • 5 essential skills of world class leaders
  • The critical role Middle Managers play in organisational success
  • Plus get all your questions answered in our live Q&A

  
  

  Who should attend:

  • CEO's
  • C-Suite Executives
  • Senior Leaders
  • HR Leaders

  

  Webinar Details

  Date: Wednesday 31st July, 2024

  Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm 

  Where: Online

  Cost: Free

  
  

  Webinar Presenter  l  Diana Tapp, CEO of World Class Teams
  

  This webinar is presented by Diana Tapp, CEO of World Class Teams. Diana is Australia’s #1 High Performance Team Consultant and author of the book “Unleash Your Team's Potential”.

  World Class Teams' practical tools and techniques have been developed and honed over 15 years working with some of Australia’s most innovative and prestigious companies such as Linfox, Commonwealth Bank, Merlin Entertainments and Cathay Pacific Airways.

  
  

  This webinar is proudly supported by: 

  

  
  

  Show details
• Breakfast Masterclass: Linking Strategic Plans to Operational Plans

  • When
    22-Aug-2024
  •  
    07:15 - 09:30
  • Location
    Novotel Parramatta, 350 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150

  Register

  
  

  Strategic alignment is not merely an added benefit but a critical necessity for organisational success at all levels. Although many businesses excel in strategic planning, the true challenge often lies in converting these plans into effective operational activities. Misalignment can result in inefficiencies, reduced productivity, and ultimately, the inability to achieve long-term objectives.

  Organisations with poor alignment between strategy and operations struggle with increased costs, higher turnover, and lower employee engagement. This misalignment creates a ripple effect of challenges, including stress, burnout, and decreased morale, all hindering business profitability and growth.

  In today's fast-paced business environment, aligning strategic goals with operational actions is crucial for organisational success. This masterclass aims to bridge the gap between high-level strategic planning and day-to-day operations. Participants will gain practical insights and tools to ensure their operational activities are effectively aligned with their strategic objectives.

  Join us at our Breakfast Masterclass, 'Linking Strategic Plans to Operational Plans', with Janine Williams from The Epiphany Group

  In this masterclass, you will:

  • Understand the key components and differences between strategic and operational plans
  • Learn how to align operational activities with strategic goals
  • Develop skills to create actionable operational plans
  • Gain insights on implementing and monitoring operational plans for continuous improvement.

  
  

  Who should attend:

  • CEOs
  • C-Suite Executives
  • Senior Leaders

  
  

  Masterclass Presenter  l  Janine Williams | Founder of The Epiphany Group
  

  Janine is the Founder of The Epiphany Group and has over 20 years of experience working in senior roles, including CEO, Business Coach, Content Development Manager and National Training Manager. Janine is engaged in the growth and development of a large portfolio of her client's businesses and has facilitated numerous programs for hundreds of clients, with her strengths residing in intuitive business coaching, accountability coaching and high-level communications. She has the ability to reach inside a business, regardless of size and see the possibilities.

  
  

  Format
  

  • Registration and barista coffee from 7.15am
  • Buffet breakfast served at 7.15am
  • Interactive Masterclass from 8.00am to 9.30am

  This event will also provide you with the opportunity to submit seating preferences so that you can strategically connect with other business leaders in attendance. 

  
  

  
  
  

  Cost

  Connection Members (excluding Small Business Members): 2 complimentary seats per member 

  Small Business Members: Use one of your three complimentary seats or $60 + GST per person

  Member Guest Rate: $60 + GST per person

  Non Member Rate: $90 + GST per person

  Please note should circumstances change, this event may be postponed or transitioned to an online webinar. Click here for event terms & conditions.
  

  
  

  This event is proudly supported by

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Webinar: Unfair Contract Terms - Law Changes Your Business Must Understand

  • When
    05-Sep-2024
  •  
    11:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  
  

  Australian Consumer Law in relation to unfair contract terms has changed. The new laws can affect the validity of standard contracts and give rise to significant penalties.

  In this webinar, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers’ Principal Commercial Lawyer, Zeeshaan Nordien, will provide an overview of the reforms, explore recent cases and consider risk-mitigation strategies for your business.

  

  Webinar Details

  Date: Thursday 5th September 2024

  Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm 

  Where: Online

  Cost: Free

  
  

  Webinar Presenter  |  Zeeshaan Nordien  |  Principal at Matthews Folbigg Lawyers

  

  
  

  Zeeshaan is a Principal in Matthews Folbigg’s Commercial Law Group and holds more than 19 years’ experience in business and commercial law. Zeeshaan completed a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Cape Town and is admitted in the High Court of South Africa and the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Zeeshaan provides strategic advice on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, including the following:

  • Commercial agreements
  • Corporate structuring
  • Business sales and acquisitions
  • Commercial and Retail Leasing
  • Joint ventures
  • Loan agreements, mortgages and security documentation
  • Legal due diligence

  Zeeshaan’s approach to practice is client-centric. He provides pragmatic legal advice and is committed to helping clients succeed.

  This webinar is proudly supported by:

  
  

  Show details