Professional and Leadership Development Framework 2007-2009

OSDS supports the development of all UWA staff in the areas of leadership, team, career, research and professional capabilities through the provision of workshops and programmes. Workshops are provided as single activity events which encourage development related to a specific skill or capability. All staff have access to these workshops, and are guided to them through the Professional Development Review process and through direct marketing or online guidance.

They operate through self-selection and / or supervisor guidance. Programmes are cohort-based sustained developmental experiences which encourage the building of a peer network and in-depth engagement with leadership and professional issues. Attendance at programmes is by nomination and / or selection, and requires attendance on a number of occasions, ranging from one to two semesters. These programmes incorporate mentorship support and other forms of individual guidance.

The UWA Professional and Leadership Development Framework guides the workshops and programmes to be offered and links closely to the Professional Development Review (PDR) system. Analyses of major sources have assisted in identifying eight capabilities as UWA priorities.