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Leadership Readiness – Residential Program
Leadership Readiness is AIM WA’s signature residential program for professionals stepping into people leadership. Formally known as the Emerging Leaders Program, it is designed to support participants mentally, emotionally and practically during their transition. For organisations, it offers a stronger way to support new leaders at a critical point in their development.
3 nights, 4 days - fully residential
All leadership journeys start here
Stepping into leadership can happen quickly.
One minute you are doing your job well, and the next you are being asked to guide others, make bigger decisions and take on new responsibility. Most people are never fully prepared for that shift, and many are never given the opportunity to stop, reflect and build the skills they need before being thrown in the deep end.
Leadership Readiness is designed as a starting point for professionals who are stepping towards leadership, have been identified as having potential, or are beginning to take on greater responsibility at work.
This residential experience helps participants build the confidence, self-awareness and practical skills needed to step into leadership well and set themselves up for long-term success.
This is not about 'becoming a leader one day'. It is about getting ready for the reality of leadership now.
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Overview
Leadership Readiness gives participants the chance to take a step back and focus on what leadership actually requires.
Across the program, they will build a stronger understanding of themselves, learn how to work more effectively with others, and develop practical leadership skills they can apply back in the workplace.
For organisations, it is an opportunity to invest in people early, so they are better equipped to lead others, contribute more effectively and build stronger long-term capability.
For individuals, it provides the structure, support and practical tools needed to step into leadership with greater clarity and confidence.
An immersive leadership development experience
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Who will benefit
This program is ideal if you are:
- About to step into a people leadership role (0-6 months)
- New in the role and realising leadership is a different job
- A strong technical performer now expected to lead people and deliver outcomes
- Navigating managing mates, older team members, or challenging team dynamics
- Nominated by your organisation and want to do the role well - early.
Why attend
You will leave with:
- A clear understanding of your leadership strengths
- Practical tools to communicate, collaborate and lead more effectively
- A practical approach to team expectations, boundaries and accountability
- More confidence navigating the messy middle of leadership
- A network of peers who understand the reality of the role
- A plan you can apply immediately upon your return to work.
For employers
Many professionals are asked to take on leadership responsibility before they feel ready.
They may have shown strong potential, been identified as someone to watch, or already started stepping into more responsibility, but often they have not had the opportunity to properly prepare for what leadership involves.
Leadership Readiness helps set those people up for success.
It gives them the space to build confidence, strengthen their approach to working with others, and develop the practical skills that support a stronger start in leadership.
If you are looking to support more than one team member, contact us about multi-seat options.
Why not a one day course?
Most people do not get the chance to step back and prepare properly before leadership starts. That is why the residential format matters.
A residential format gives participants the space to step away from the day-to-day work environment, reflect properly, consider new ideas and build capability more deeply than a short course allows.
That is what makes Leadership Readiness a stronger foundation for long-term leadership success.
Frequently asked questions
The program blends facilitated sessions, group activities, reflection and coaching. It’s interactive, practical and designed to help you apply ideas immediately.
The program is four days, three nights, fully residential and held at Joondalup Resort, Connolly. All sessions, meals and accommodation are included within the fee and held onsite. This creates a focused environment and helps you build strong connections with your group.
Because stepping into leadership usually needs more than a quick introduction. The residential format gives participants the time and space to reflect, consider new ideas and build stronger foundations away from the day-to-day work environment.
Leadership Readiness is for professionals who are stepping towards leadership, have been identified as having potential, or are already starting to take on greater responsibility at work.
The program fee covers all meals, learning materials and three nights’ accommodation at Joondalup Resort, Connolly.
You’ll also take part in reflective conversations with experienced organisational coaches who help you deepen insight and build practical strategies for your role.
PRINT is a psychometric diagnostic designed to help participants understand the unconscious motivators that influence how they respond, communicate and lead during transition.
Coaching is optional. You can add a package of three one-hour sessions for an additional fee:
• $900 Non Member
• $800 Corporate / Professional Member
If you need to transfer to another date within 14 working days of the program, a 50% transfer fee applies. Substitutions may be arranged at AIM WA’s discretion.
Cancellations made within 14 working days of the program incur the full fee.
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