Digital Leadership Academy South Australia
Agenda
Adelaide, 05 March 2025
All times in ACDT
8:00 am
Registration and Networking Coffee
9:00 am
Opening from Public Sector Network & Icebreaker
9:10 am
Welcome from Event Chair & Intro Session 1: People Leadership in the Digital Age
9:20 am
Navigating The Digital Era: Essential Skills for Government Leaders
9:40 am
Empowering Inclusive Leadership with Tech Innovations
10:00 am
Leading Through Complexity: People Strategy in Tech
Sally Nicholas, Executive Director, People and Culture, Department of Human Services
Susan Pearce, Secretary, NSW Health
- Psychological safety – exploring the DPC executive induction program and meeting the legal duty of care as an employer to make your team environment secure
- Super SA’s radical approach to making people a pillar in strategy, and their progressive navigation of people & change
- Cultivating a leadership style that thrives amidst the complexities of tech team dynamics
- Exploring leadership initiatives within SA Government that effectively promote diversity and drive inclusion within tech teams
- Utilising emotional intelligence to navigate the challenges unique to tech environments
- Examining strategies to implement to attract, develop, and retain top tech talent within SA during rapid industry changes
- Championing ethical technology use within teams and decision-making processes
Sally Nicholas, Executive Director, People and Culture, Department of Human Services
Susan Pearce, Secretary, NSW Health
10:50 am
Morning Tea and Networking
11:20 am
Welcome Back from Event Chair: Summary of Session 1, and Intro Session 2 - Process.
11:30 am
Leveraging AI in Process Automation for Public Sector Efficiency
12:00 pm
Strategic Leadership: Streamlining Processes for Digital Excellence
Suzanne Stew, Deputy CE/Deputy Secretary, Service Delivery, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment NZ
- Aligning SA’s priority digital initiatives with governmental policies while leading through bureaucratic complexities
- Instilling agile thinking to reshape traditional processes within the SA public sector
- Activating key leadership strategies to balance innovation with compliance amidst evolving regulations
- Analysing the most effective approaches adopted within SA public sector and inter-state to manage resources and maximise impact in tech projects
- Traversing industry relationships and relationships to cultivate fruitful partnerships that drive technological advancement
Suzanne Stew, Deputy CE/Deputy Secretary, Service Delivery, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment NZ
12:40 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:40 pm
Interactive Discussion Groups
- – Leadership Fundamentals: Styles, Vision, and Motivation
- – Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Leadership
- – Innovation and Creativity in Government Settings
- – Strategic Thinking for Effective Governance
- – Communication Mastery in Leadership Roles
- – Team Management and Development Techniques
- – Future Trends: Preparing for the Digital Shifts
- – Personal Development for Leaders: Skills for the Future
2:40 pm
Short Break
3:00 pm
Welcome from Event Chair: Summary of Session 2, and Intro Session 3 – Technology.
3:00 pm
Leading the Charge in Secure Tech Adoption and Data Management
3:20 pm
Visionary Leadership: Navigating the Technological Landscape
Mahadhir Aziz, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation
- Ensuring new technologies are integrated effectively and with foresight to drive SA’s vision of smart, simple, and secure public services
- Examining essential qualities for staying ahead in cybersecurity amidst a fast-evolving threat landscape
- Maintaining SA’s pioneering reputation in AI advancement, and leveraging data analytics to transform public service delivery while maintaining trust and privacy
- Navigating barriers to technology adoption, and how to overcome these with strategic leadership
Mahadhir Aziz, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation
4:10 pm
Closing Remarks from the Chair
4:20 pm
Networking Drinks
