NESA Webinar
Hard Conversations and the Relationship-Building Process
Wednesday 29 January 2020
3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All Industry staff
Summary
Hard or confrontational conversations are an inevitable part of the job of a front line employment services consultant, and are a critical moment in the relationship-building process. Getting these exchanges right is very important. Getting them wrong is unfortunately very easy.
Join NESA’s Policy and Communications Officer, Dr. Colin Harrison, as he explores the key issues underlying effective verbal communication in general, and in confrontational situations in particular.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- How meaning works (you might be surprised!)
- Communicative styles and their utility
- The fight or flight response and how to manage it
- The importance of altercentrism
- Speaking with your ears (active listening strategies
Expected outcomes
Understanding these things will position you better to deal with hard conversations in a way that allows you to remain calm and focussed. You should come away with strategies to put into place to improve your communicative behaviour, which will have a positive effect on your professional environment, your own peace of mind, and your effectiveness as a front line consultant.
FACILITATOR
Dr Colin Harrison
Colin holds a PhD in Neurocognitive Linguistics, and has 30 years’ experience in the domain of language and communication. He has been a tertiary educator, adult trainer and professional facilitator in Australia, the US and France, and is a Maître de Conférences with the French Éducation Nationale. He has directed academic departments, run cultural adaptation workshops for multinational companies and managed international exchange programmes. He has a particular love for, and focus on effective interpersonal and cross-cultural communication.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants. After the session you will receive a Certificate of Participation for your portfolio.
NESA Webinar
Motivating Your Sales Team in 60 Minutes
Tuesday 25 February 2020
3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Team leaders, program managers and other managers
Summary
Everyone can always use some inspiration and motivation. In this sixty minute online presentation, founder of HPS, Peter Holtmann will explain the key ingredients required to provide that inspiration and motivation.
As a Business Manager / Employer Servicing Manager, how do you create the right motivating environment that will shape and develop your sales team with the right attitude and healthy competition? Instilling that unique seed which grows the motivation in your team will lead to an increase in performance and productivity, ensuring you have the best sales team you can have.
Attending this webinar you will
- Learn how to create a motivational environment
Understand the importance of communication and training in motivating your sales teams
FACILITATOR
Peter Holtmann
Peter is passionate about being a leader of management teams who want to drive innovation and to inspire communities with their own causes, visions and missions. He uses excellent risk management processes to manage programmes from the highest levels of governance to the daily pursuits of individuals.
Peter is very comfortable in the community sector, where he has helped organisations to undergo change, to commercialise their visions and to build government relations. He has ticked all the big boxes including restructuring, rebranding, mergers, acquisitions, and organisational change. He enjoys presenting to audiences on the technological and philosophical requirements of the industry he is engaging in.
His mantra: motivation is everything, passion is essential, commitment is not an option, leadership is an expression of these ingredients.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. Registrants will receive a PDF copy of the presentation and a certificate on completion.
NESA Webinar
Making The Most Of Your Client Hour
Tuesday 17 March 2020
3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Frontline staff
Summary
Your time with each client is limited and once they leave, you often need to jump to the next task/appointment/urgent message. So it is important that as consultants you get the most out of the time that you do have with your clients.
This session will discuss how you can be effective with your hour, how you and your clients can embrace a “do it now” approach and how your activities can lead to outcomes.
The session will focus on prior preparation, the actual meeting/appointment, action planning and how to follow up effectively. It will look at how you can manage your time during your appointments, and for the rest of your day, to ensure that you are getting the most from your time.
Includes: lots of tips to change how you use your time efficiently
FACILITATOR
Rebecca Herbertson
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Psychology, a Graduate Certificate in Career Development and other qualifications in Training, Management and Human Resources. With over fifteen years’ experience working in Employment Services and nine years delivering industry training, Rebecca is able to relay her knowledge and experience using a common sense approach and an informal manner which is popular with her clients. Her Employment Services work has primarily involved facilitating the Certificate IV in Employment Services throughout Western Australia and assisting organisations with other business needs such as tender writing and policy development. Currently the Director of Training and Compliance at the Betterlink Group, a Western Australian based RTO she is also a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia, a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an internationally certified Continuous Improvement Coach, SME Executive Coach and NLP Practitioner.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants, and a certificate for participants
NESA 3 part on-line Coaching Program
Introduction to the DES Mutual Obligation, Job Plans and the Targeted Compliance Framework
Starts Wednesday 18 March 2020
Starts 3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Frontline staff
Summary
Build your DES skills and knowledge. We have it covered from Mutual Obligation, to Job Plans, to the Targeted Compliance Framework.
Mutual Obligation and the Targeted Compliance Framework are two of the more complex aspects of employment services policy. There are 21 modules in the Learning Centre. In this coaching program, you will learn the policy and build the skills to deliver it. This will be an engaging and entertaining learning experience, and you will come away with some great learning aids.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Session one: Introduction to Mutual Obligation and the Target Compliance Framework: – Wednesday 18 March 2020 at 3pm AEDT (2:30pm SA, 2pm QLD 1:30pm NT and 12noon WA)
- Mutual Obligation and the Targeted Compliance Framework: What is it? Why do we have it? How do we explain it
- Scenarios: Meet Alex, he’s your newest client.
- Assessment is the Key
- Learn by doing work-based activity: Complete a strengths based assessment
Session two: Negotiating the Job Plan and managing risk: – Tuesday 24 March 2020 at 1pm AEDT (12:30pm SA, 12noon QLD 11:30am NT and 10am WA)
- A Job Plan for Alex
- Reducing the Risk of Non-Compliance
- Learn by doing work based-activity: Prepare a Compliance Risk Management Plan for Alex
Session three: Demystifying the Targeted Compliance Framework: – Thursday 2 April 2020 at 3pm AEDT (2:30pm SA, 2pm QLD 1:30pm NT and 12noon WA)
- Setting up Requirements
- Rules for Notification
- “This Says I’ve Been Cut Off!” Investigating Non-Compliance and Demerits – How Does it Work?
o Provider and Third Party Interviews
o Activities
o Job Referrals and Interviews
o Job Search Requirements
o Unemployment and Work Refusal failures - Innovation time: Minister, I Have an Idea!
Other
The model of delivery for this coaching program requires learners to “learn by doing”, which is an active learning approach in which learners will be given work-based activities to be completed as part of the series.
Each webinar session is expected to run for approximately 90 minutes including ample Q&A and discussion time.
Handouts will distributed to all registrants.
Once the series has been completed, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
FACILITATOR
Damien Opolski
Many of you will know Damien from his time as the director of the Department’s Learning Centre. Over the years he’s played a key role in the delivery of both policy and systems information and training. If you’ve been in the sector for a while you’ve most likely seen him at an information session or heard him via webinar.
Earlier in his career he spent a number of years on the ‘front line; Damien estimates that he has conducted over 10.000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers.
Damien is an excellent communicator, who enjoys interacting and sharing his system expertise with his audience.
Damien has a Bachelor of Economics from Adelaide University, as well as Diplomas in Training and Assessment, and Project Management. He’s also a qualified Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages.”
COST
NESA 3 part on-line Coaching Program
Introduction to the jobactive Mutual Obligation, Job Plans and the Targeted Compliance Framework
Starts Thursday 19 March 2020
Starts 3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Frontline staff
Summary
Build your jobactive skills and knowledge. We have it covered from Mutual Obligation, to Job Plans, to the Targeted Compliance Framework.
Mutual Obligation and the Targeted Compliance Framework are two of the more complex aspects of employment services policy. There are 21 modules in the Learning Centre. In this coaching program you will learn the policy and build the skills to deliver it. This will be an engaging and entertaining learning experience, and you will come away with some great pragmatic learning aids.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Session one: Introduction to Mutual Obligation and the Target Compliance Framework: – Thursday 19 March 2020 at 3pm AEDT (2:30pm SA, 2pm QLD, 1:30pm NT and 12noon WA)
- Mutual Obligation and the Targeted Compliance Framework: What is it? Why do we have it? How do we explain it?
- Scenarios: Meet Alex, he’s your newest client.
- Assessment is the Key
- Learn by doing work-based activity: Complete a strengths based assessment
Session two: Negotiating the Job Plan and managing risk: – Thursday 26 March 2020 at 3pm AEDT (2:30pm SA, 2pm QLD, 1:30pm NT and 12noon WA)
- A Job Plan for Alex
- Reducing the Risk of Non-Compliance
- Learn by doing work based-activity: Prepare a Compliance Risk Management Plan for Alex
Session three: Demystifying the Targeted Compliance Framework: – Monday 6 April 2020 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12noon WA)
- Setting up Requirements
- Rules for Notification
- “This Says I’ve Been Cut Off!” Investigating Non-Compliance and Demerits – How Does it Work?
o Provider and Third Party Interviews
o Activities
o Job Referrals and Interviews
o Job Search Requirements
o Unemployment and Work Refusal failures - Innovation time: Minister, I Have an Idea!
Other
Each webinar session is expected to run for approximately 90 minutes including ample Q&A and discussion time.
The model of delivery for this coaching program requires learners to “learn by doing” where participants are expected to contribute to scenarios / solutions and real time discussion.
A PDF copy of handouts will be distributed to all registrants.
Once the series has been completed, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
FACILITATOR
Damien Opolski
Many of you will know Damien from his time as the director of the Department’s Learning Centre. Over the years he’s played a key role in the delivery of both policy and systems information and training. If you’ve been in the sector for a while you’ve most likely seen him at an information session or heard him via webinar.
Earlier in his career he spent a number of years on the ‘front line; Damien estimates that he has conducted over 10.000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers.
Damien is an excellent communicator, who enjoys interacting and sharing his system expertise with his audience.
Damien has a Bachelor of Economics from Adelaide University, as well as Diplomas in Training and Assessment, and Project Management. He’s also a qualified Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages.”
COST
NESA Webinar
Excellence in the Customer Experience
Thursday 23 April 2020
2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12 noon WA)
Target Group
All staff
Summary
Now that the focus is on engagement, retention and placement through to outcomes; providing exceptional customer service is vital to the business success of employment services. In this session you will be given an insight on what better practice in delivering excellent customer service is all about. Join Leonie Lam as she explores excellence in serving your customers: employers and participants.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Building rapport with the customer
- Creating long-term loyal customers for repeat business
- Communicating effectively on the phone and / or face-to-face with your customers
- Being remembered for the quality of your work
FACILITATOR
Leonie Lam
Leonie has been recognised as a leader in Career Development, leading and empowering individuals and teams to enhance their performance at work. Leonie is a qualified Trainer, Speaker, HR Consultant and Career Coach. She has previously held Training and HR positions at Westpac, Commonwealth Bank, Veolia Water and Western Sydney University. She is also the Director of a training and coaching business.
In 2017, she was nominated for the Australian Leadership Excellence Awards, where she achieved a place in the category of Owner/Entrepreneur Leader of the Year.
She is passionate about delivering training to help individuals and organisations maximise their performance and make an impact at work. As a Career Coach, she has helped more than 200 people secure employment in Australia. She consistently receives outstanding feedback in her training programs.
Leonie has a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, a Master of Commerce, Human Resources and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
COST
OTHER
This webinar session is expected to run for approximately 60 minutes including ample Q&A and discussion time. A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants and a Certificate of attendance for all participants.
NESA on line two part Coaching Program
Indigenous Cultural Awareness
Friday 24 April and Tuesday 28 April 2020
Starts 2pm AEAT (1:30pm SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All industry staff
Summary
Extensive cultural knowledge is not necessary in order to become culturally aware. A capacity to recognise that cultural difference exist, and to be open to learning from these differences is the bases of cultural awareness.
This Coaching program is designed to expand thinking and understanding about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, its history and contemporary issues; and to facilitate understanding between staff and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
You will be provided with historical legislative and policy development information, as it pertains to Australian Indigenous peoples, to increase understanding of how history relates to current Indigenous Australian socio economic status and behaviours.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Over this two part series you will hear Jodi Sampson’s personal narrative and insight into people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background within the workplace, customer base and community.
Session one: Friday 24 April 2020 at 2pm AEST
- Information required to better support Indigenous clients and community
- Knowledge and understanding of the cultural and social history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the issues they face
Session two: Friday 28 April 2020 at 2pm AEST
- Knowledge, skills and tools required for effective communication and service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Expected outcomes
- Awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural issues and how they relate to your business, your job seekers and your employer placement and retention.
- A practical understanding of how culture shapes our values, attitudes and behaviour.
- Tools for staff who mentor, manage and work with Indigenous job seekers.
- Insight into people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background within the workplace, customer base and community
Other
Each webinar session is expected to run for approximately 60 minutes including ample Q&A and discussion time.
A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants.
Once the series has been completed, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
FACILITATOR
Jodi Sampson
Jodi is a proud Gomeroi Man from North-West NSW. Jodi was raised in “Two-Worlds” in Moree and has an entrepreneurial spirit that runs deep, provides leadership, Coaching & Mentoring and role models the cultural values of his family and ancestors.
Jodi’s career spans across all levels of Government, Non-Government, Peak Bodies and Community-Based Organisations. Jodi’s engagement has seen him hold specialised roles and conducted cutting-edge strategic activities to provide access and participation of First Nation People to programs & opportunities that seemed unreachable.
COST
NESA Webinar: A free event
The benefits of NEIS
Monday 4 May 2020
2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All staff
Summary
You are invited to join the Chair of the National NEIS Association (NNA), Phillip Kemp as he discusses the advantage New Business Assistance with NEIS has for jobactive providers, discuss how NEIS benefits jobseekers and how NEIS will assist in people when the Australian economy reopens for business.
The volume of numbers that are on caseloads is rapidly increasing, and jobactive providers won’t be able to find everyone a job. For those people that have the skills and experience, starting their own business may be a better outcome……
FACILITATOR
Phillip Kemp : Chair of the National NEIS Association (NNA)
Phillip Kemp, is also the CEO of Business Foundations, a long term NEIS provider in Western Australia based in the port city of Fremantle. Phil has been the Chair of the NNA for two years, and has worked with the Department of Employment regarding improvements to the New Business Assistance with NEIS program and the importance of self-employment to Australia’s employment system.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour.
NESA Webinar
A Unique 8-point strategy for Coaching Job Seekers to Succeed in Job Interviews
Friday 15 May 2020
2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12 noon WA)
Target Group
Frontline staff
Summary
People rarely receive any positive feedback in their career, what their strengths are and what makes them unique. It is no different for job seekers, but it is important that they have the self-confidence to succeed in their job interviews; if you are to achieve your KPIs in employment outcomes.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- A unique 8-point strategy of how you can coach your job seekers to be successful in their job interviews.
- You will learn how to build their self- confidence.
- You will learn how to provide sound feedback on their career.
- You will feel more empowered to coach your job seekers to success with these new strategies.
FACILITATOR
Leonie Lam
Leonie has been recognised for her outstanding facilitation skills, customer service excellence and her genuine interest in helping people and organisations. Leonie is a qualified Trainer, Speaker, HR Consultant and Career Coach. She has previously held Training and HR positions at Westpac, Commonwealth Bank, Veolia Water and Western Sydney University. She is also the Director of a training and coaching business.
As a Career Coach, she has helped more than 200 people secure employment in Australia. As a Trainer, she is passionate about delivering training to organisations to help individuals and organisations maximise their performance and achieve their strategic objectives. She consistently receives outstanding feedback in her training programs.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants, and a certificate for participants.
NESA Webinar
Planning Pathways to Outcomes
Wednesday 27 May 2020
12 noon AEST (11:30am & NT and 10am WA)
Target Group
Front Line staff…..
Summary
Setting goals and strategies for helping job seekers develop their readiness to take up employment is what our sector is all about. In some instances the strategies will be as simple as targeted marketing of employers. However, for those job seekers who have been out of work for some time or who live in recessed labour markets, a longer term approach needs to be taken to helping those job seekers prepare for work.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT to hear about
- the importance of always having an agenda
- goal setting with job seekers
- reverse career planning
- the action planning process.
FACILITATOR
Rebecca Herbertson
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Psychology, a Graduate Certificate in Career Development and other qualifications in Training, Management and Human Resources. With over fifteen years’ experience working in Employment Services and nine years delivering industry training, Rebecca is able to relay her knowledge and experience using a common sense approach and an informal manner which is popular with her clients. Her Employment Services work has primarily involved facilitating the Certificate IV in Employment Services throughout Western Australia and assisting organisations with other business needs such as tender writing and policy development. Currently the Director of Training and Compliance at the Betterlink Group, a Western Australian based RTO she is also the WA president of the Career Development Association of Australia, an internationally certified Continuous Improvement Coach, SME Executive Coach and NLP Practitioner.
