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Leading for High Performance

This course empowers leaders to build high-performing teams by combining elite sports methodologies with the latest in leadership theory and practice. You will gain practical tools to foster a culture of sustained performance, resilience and collaboration.
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2 days
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In-person
Location
Sydney CBD
Price (AUD inc. GST)
$3,950
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Course summary

Develop high performing teams 

This is a unique and immersive course combining contemporary leadership theory with real-world insights to help you build leadership impact. Designed to equip leaders with the tools to create, embed and sustain a high-performance culture, the program uses practical coaching techniques, team-based scenarios and expert guidance to enhance your ability to motivate individuals, strengthen team dynamics and lead with lasting influence.

Who will benefit

  • Managers and team leaders across industries
  • Emerging to experienced leaders
  • People focused professionals

Course is suitable for

  • This course is ideal for professionals who want to enhance leadership with practical, tested tools and academic insights, and foster innovation and engagement in teams.

Delivered by experts

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Denise Weinreis
AGSM Fellow & Adjunct Associate Professor
  • Denise is a multidiscipliary leadership coach with a unique blend of business, psychology, and coaching enables her to guide leaders through complex change with empathy, clarity, and impact.
  • She is a behavioural change expert with a focus on sustainable personal and team growth, Denise uses diagnostics and coaching frameworks to drive measurable transformation in mindset and capability.
  • Denise is an immersive learning facilitator who creates highly engaging, psychologically safe learning environments where participants can experiment, reflect, and unlock their full leadership potential.

Course designed to stack

2 CEMD POINTS
TOWARDS
Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD)
Use multiple credentials to stack your learning. This course is worth 2 AGSM CEMD points, which provides formal recognition of professional development and reflects 30 hours of learning inclusive of pre-work, course participation, learning materials and support.

About the course

Building and sustaining high-performance cultures

This course explores proven leadership frameworks to help you unlock the full potential of your team. Learn how to foster motivation, build resilience and drive results through practical, real-world application in an immersive learning environment. Through experiential learning, you will leave equipped to drive meaningful change and long-term results within your teams and organisations.

Why enrol in this course

Experiential learning

Apply real-world case studies and immersive learning activities.

Build leadership confidence

Master practical coaching, feedback and team motivation.

High-performance culture

Learn to shape and sustain a thriving team environment.

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Michael Acciarito

Business Development Manager UBank

"The Leading for High Performance short course was a rewarding experience that provided critical insights into an elite sporting organisation and content relatable to any industry. It has given me perspective on how high performance leadership presents, and positive ways to implement that within my business."

Key features

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Feedback and development tools

Develop the skills to provide constructive feedback, motivate teams and drive performance.

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Real-world application

Practice your learning in hands-on settings with peer feedback.

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Leadership analytics

Use performance data and diagnostics for high-impact decision-making.

Learning outcomes

Proven strategies to lead and motivate high performers

Enhance your leadership impact by applying proven strategies and practical tools that drive team motivation, accountability and sustained performance. Learn to adapt your management style, set clear goals, provide constructive feedback and foster a culture where individuals and teams consistently thrive.

What you'll learn

Develop the ability to adapt your leadership approach to meet the evolving needs of your team and organisation. Learn how to empower individuals through motivation, coaching and recognition, while setting clear behavioural and performance goals. You'll build the confidence to navigate complex people challenges, drive accountability and foster a culture of high performance, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Topics covered

  • Leadership styles and motivation
  • Team culture diagnosis
  • Coaching & mentoring
  • Feedback strategies
  • Goal setting
  • Succession planning

Course delivery

Format

Commitment

Method

  • In-person
  • Course pre-work
  • 2-day attendance
  • Immersive action based learning
  • This program combines experiential learning, coaching simulations, peer collaboration, and real world case studies to ensure immediate application in the workplace. Participants engage directly with expert faculty to explore high performance leadership in action. Learning is supported by curated digital resources, reflection exercises, and facilitated action planning to drive long-term behavioural change and workplace impact.

Schedule

This course is delivered across two full days. 

Day 1

Day 2

Self-assessment: Framework which influence performance

Diagnosing your team and organisation culture

Preparing for high-performance

Simultaneous sessions: Coaching and providing feedback for performance

Bringing it all together: Succession planning

Credentials

2 CEMD POINTS
TOWARDS
Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD)

Progress your career with stackable credentials

By completing this course, you will receive a verifiable digital badge issued by AGSM, certifying your achievement.

The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) will formally recognise your commitment to professional development and lifelong learning with the Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD). The CEMD is a flexible program that allows you to build your leadership capabilities through stackable learning.

A CEMD is a unique pathway to future study that can directly contribute to accelerating the attainment of an AGSM MBA or Graduate Certificate if you choose to embark on this journey in the future. Each time you complete a short course with the AGSM, we’ll award you with CEMD points. CEMD points can be collected and stacked together to create a unique professional development pathway that works for you and your specific career goals.

Can I use my credit towards further study?

Once you collect 12 points over a period of up to 4 years you will be awarded the CEMD. The CEMD is a specialised credential and can contribute to 2 course credits towards our AGSM MBA and Graduate Certificate qualifications.

This flexible model supports continuous learning and creates a recognised pathway from short courses to postgraduate qualifications at UNSW's AGSM.

Next steps

Upcoming dates

Further upcoming dates for this course will be announced soon. We encourage you to check back later.

In the meantime, explore our range of other professional short courses to continue building your skills and knowledge.

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