Program Overview

Sydney Leadership Accelerator Program

Overview

The Sydney Leadership Accelerator Program is designed to equip new and experienced managers with the skills, leadership frameworks, personal insights, and management toolkit necessary to lead with confidence in complex environments. This specially designed, four-day program is based on innovative research in leadership, technology, physiology, economics, and organisational design.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply adaptive leadership practices in complex situations
• Develop your unique leadership style and self-awareness
• "Unlearn" traditional managerial approaches
• Lead in the digital age and develop your AI knowledge
• Build your authentic leadership presence to become an impactful communicator
• Enhance strategic thinking, alignment, and execution capabilities
• Lead change effectively
• Provide feedback and manage challenging conversations
• Build resilience for yourself and your team
• Gain insights into the Australian business landscape and industry trends for organisational impact

Who is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

• Individuals transitioning into their first managerial role
• Managers navigating increasingly complex environments
• Middle managers seeking to accelerate their leadership development
• Leaders from companies or institutions of any size and industry, including not-for-profits and public service employees

Course Delivery Style

Over four transformational days, you will work with fellow leaders to address challenges and practice the skills necessary for the next phase of your leadership journey. You will develop a personal action plan to transform learning into immediate outcomes. The program includes:

• Hands-on project work
• Practical simulations
• Experiential sessions that challenge your comfort zone
• Sessions where guest speakers share their personal journeys, insights, and experiences
• A welcome dinner and hosted networking evenings to facilitate community building, collaboration, and the strengthening of inter-industry networks

Program Details

• Duration: 4 days, 36 hours total
• Dates: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to Friday, May 8, 2026
• Time: 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
• Location: Level 17, The University of Sydney - CBD Campus
• Price: $8,140.00 (inc GST), with discounts available for University of Sydney students and alumni

Facilitators

The program is facilitated by a team of experienced professors and researchers from the University of Sydney Business School, including:

• Dan Caprar
• Clinton Free
• Anya Johnson
• Helena Nguyen
• Sandra Peter
• Kai Riemer
• Stefan Volk

Each facilitator brings their unique expertise and research background to the program, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.