Digital Leadership Academy South Australia
Digital Leadership Academy South Australia
Registration and Networking Coffee
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (60 mins)
Opening from Public Sector Network & Icebreaker
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM (10 mins)
Welcome from Event Chair & Intro Session 1: People Leadership in the Digital Age
9:10 AM - 9:20 AM (10 mins)
Navigating The Digital Era: Essential Skills for Government Leaders
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM (20 mins)
Empowering Inclusive Leadership with Tech Innovations
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM (20 mins)
Leading Through Complexity: People Strategy in Tech
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (50 mins)
- 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
Morning Tea and Networking
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM (30 mins)
Welcome Back from Event Chair: Summary of Session 1, and Intro Session 2 - Process.
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM (10 mins)
Leveraging AI in Process Automation for Public Sector Efficiency
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (30 mins)
Strategic Leadership: Streamlining Processes for Digital Excellence
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM (40 mins)
- 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
Lunch & Networking
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM (60 mins)
Leadership Fundamentals: Styles, Vision, and Motivation
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)
Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Leadership
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)
Innovation and Creativity in Government Settings
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)
Strategic Thinking for Effective Governance
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)
Communication Mastery in Leadership Roles
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)
Team Management and Development Techniques
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)
Future Trends: Preparing for the Digital Shifts
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)
Personal Development for Leaders: Skills for the Future
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)
Short Break
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM (20 mins)
Welcome from Event Chair: Summary of Session 2, and Intro Session 3 – Technology
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM (20 mins)
Leading the Charge in Secure Tech Adoption and Data Management
Visionary Leadership: Navigating the Technological Landscape
3:20 PM - 4:08 PM (48 mins)
- 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
Closing Remarks from the Chair
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM (10 mins)
Networking Drinks
4:20 PM - 4:20 PM (0 mins)