New Leader Development Program
Gain the confidence, skills, and self-awareness you need to become an effective leader.
New Leader Development Program Overview
The New Leader Development Program is specifically designed for those who are either new to a leadership role or aiming to move into a leadership role.
This program helps you discover and develop your own leadership style. You’ll explore key leadership frameworks to support your growth and enable you to lead with confidence.
Through a combination of hands-on learning, personal development and peer discussions, you’ll build the skills to delegate effectively, manage conflict, set realistic goals, coach others and lead with confidence.
4.9/5
The learning experience usefulness received an average score of 4.9/5.
4.8/5.0
The overall program experience is rated 4.8/5.
90
The program received a net promoter score of 90.
Who Should Attend the New Leader Development Program?
Aspiring Leaders
- Individuals looking or identified for senior roles.
Current Leaders
- New team leaders and supervisors transitioning into leadership roles.
New Leader Development Program Key Takeaways
Build Leadership Confidence
- Use strategies, pragmatic tools and frameworks to build your confidence and capabilities.
Boost Self-awareness and Relationship Skills
- Develop awareness and understanding of your impact on others.
- Use personal insights to effectively engage and influence others.
Find the Right Leadership Approach for Your Environment
- Analyse and align to strategic priorities to add value to your organisation.
- Effectively measure and build the performance of your team.
Leadership in Action
- Create an action plan moving into the future of your personal leadership journey as a new leader.
New Leader Development Program Topics Covered

Understanding Self and Others

Your Leadership Impact on Others

Leading Others Effectively

Organisational Perspectives

Leadership in Action
Choose the Right Mode for You: Online or On-campus
Every professional has unique learning needs. We offer this program in both on-campus and online modes to ensure flexibility without compromising quality.
You’ll gain the same high-quality outcomes in both modes. So whether you choose on-campus or online, you can be confident that you’re making an investment in your future.
Online
5 weeks | 4-5 hours per week
- Weekly self-paced learning modules, interactive activities and live workshops facilitated by experts.
- Connect with a network of like-minded leaders and expand your knowledge through collaboration in our vibrant online community, featuring peer-to-peer discussions and live sessions.
- No pre-course work requirements. You’ll just need access to a computer/device and a stable internet connection.
- Orientation module in the first week will set you up for success in the course.
Great For:
- Busy professionals looking for flexibility to learn at their own pace from anywhere.
On-campus
5 days | Non-residential
- Activities and discussions that connect concepts to real world experiences.
- Real-time feedback and coaching.
- Interact with a network of like-minded peers from diverse backgrounds.
- Thoughtfully curated pre-program tasks designed to enhance your learning experience.
- Immersive program experience away from the distractions of a busy life.
Great For:
- Busy professionals with a preferred learning style that favors in-person interactions.
Both modes are designed to deliver the same high-quality learning outcomes, so whether you choose On-Campus or Online, you can be confident that you’re making an investment in your future.
New Leader Development Program Success Story

I was the person who got in there and made one of our magazines, working alongside a team. Now I'm the person who leads that team.
KATELIN BUTLER
Editorial Director, Architecture Media
Expand or Deepen the Capabilities of Your People

Melbourne Business School’s short courses cater to organisations looking to expand or deepen the capabilities of their executive leadership team in a complex, ever-evolving business environment.
This leader-led change will empower your team to tackle any future business challenges as a united force. For organisations enrolling multiple participants across our short courses within a 12-month period, tailored group pricing may be available.
Program EnquiryNew Leader Development Program Key Facilitator

KEEGAN LUITERS
Program Director
Keegan has worked across organisations ranging from small business, government agencies, Not-for-Profit and education through to large corporate organisations to optimise team performance.
Upcoming Sessions
The on-campus program is non-residential. The program fee covers tuition and meals during the workshop.
For the online program learners, you will engage in weekly learning modules, interactive activities, and live workshops. The program fee covers access to cutting edge online curriculum and selected licenses to online tools.
Read our full terms and conditions and other frequently asked questions for more information.
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