LeaderConnect
Tailored for leaders and managers to better understand the critical role of better practice regional engagement
Our leadership engagement program
Regional communities often feel unheard or overlooked in development decisions and poor engagement can lead to distrust, misinformation, and potential project failure. The RegionalConnect program is designed to put people in the shoes of regional communities—understanding their concerns, values, and way of life. It provides practical, scenario-based training for practitioners and project staff on respectful, transparent, and effective engagement. With the increasing national focus on improved community engagement and increasing community resistance, its critical that all levels - top down - understand what it takes to engage respectfully and effectively in regional communities.
In this intense two-hour session, leaders and managers will understand the critical role of better practice regional engagement in building trust and progressing projects, and the importance of empowering front-line teams to implement it effectively.
Participants will leave with:
- An understanding of what regional communities expect (not quite right words – what they want from engagement).
- A high level overview of the core components of the REAL framework and the RegionalConnect program.
- A clear understanding of the critical cultural, contextual, behavioural and qualitative elements unique to effective regional engagement.
- A clear understanding of leadership alignment and how to create a unified approach to regional engagement across the organisation. - Access to the RegionalConnect network and receive relevant communication and insights.
- The LeaderConnect Badge upon program completion.
Individual price
Two-hour virtual event, hosted quarterly.
$399
“This training is what is needed to help bridge the gap that currently exists in relation to engaging in regional communities.”
Jo Sheppard - CEO, Queensland Farmers Federation
Facilitated by:
Wendy Agar - Engaged Outcomes, Principal
Wendy grew up on her family’s Central Queensland beef and grain farm and spent 10 years as a partner in a sheep and cattle enterprise in Western QLD. She has 20 years of experience serving in leadership roles in multi-sectorial organisations in rural, regional, and remote Queensland. These experiences ensure Wendy brings finely honed facilitation and engagement skills, a deep practical understanding of adaptive leadership, and a lived experience understanding of the challenges and opportunities of engaging, building capacity, and leading change in rural, regional, and remote communities.
Upcoming Events
Looking for something else?
Try one of our other RegionalConnect training programs:
RegionalConnect FOUNDATIONS
RegionalConnect Foundations is a two-hour virtual session introducing the core RegionalConnect concepts. A perfect first step to understanding what our regional communities expectand how the REAL framework supports genuine engagement.
RegionalConnect INTEGRATION
The RegionalConnect Integration 4-week program is a one-of-a-kind learning experience for engagement practitioners wanting to know how they can engage respectfully and effectively in Regional Australia. Commencing with an immersive, place-based workshop, followed by virtual learning that culminates with a collaborative virtual Showcase.
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