Manufacturing great leaders – learn the skills to lead

Equip yourself with the skills to navigate your role in fostering operational efficiency, employee morale, and overall organisational success. In the complex and dynamic manufacturing environment, effective leaders are essential to guide teams, make strategic decisions, and adapt to evolving industry trends. Become a leader that inspires a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, increasing productivity and a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.

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About the program

Queensland manufacturers face an increasingly complex range of challenges, from high costs, changing market conditions to labour attraction, retention, and management. The leadership excellence series has been designed to support emerging, new and existing leaders through highly customised events, workshops and short courses to build capability. By participating in this series, you’ll not only stay ahead of the curve but also build a robust network of like-minded professionals. Each module is carefully timed to allow for practical application and reflection, ensuring that you can immediately implement your learnings in your professional environment.  Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a select group of visionaries shaping the future of leadership – your journey to excellence starts here.

Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders

Embark on a transformative journey with our comprehensive Leadership Excellence Series. This program is designed to equip aspiring and seasoned leaders with the cutting-edge skills essential for success in today’s dynamic manufacturing landscape. As we navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, our series will delve deep into the most in-demand topics that are shaping the future of leadership. Modules include:

Leadership
Develop your unique leadership style, honing your ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams through challenges and opportunities alike.

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Innovation
Cultivate a mindset of continuous improvement and creative problem-solving, positioning yourself and your organisation at the forefront of industry advancements.

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Strategy
Master the art of strategic thinking and decision-making, enabling you to steer your organisation towards sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

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Futuremap® for Manufacturing

Futuremap® for Manufacturing is a practical, insight‑rich diagnostic course designed to help Australian manufacturing and advanced manufacturing SMEs navigate rapid industry transformation. In a post‑COVID environment marked by digitisation, sustainability expectations, energy pressures, workforce shortages and supply‑chain disruption, manufacturers need clarity and a roadmap for future readiness. This course provides both.

Participants complete a structured self‑assessment to benchmark their organisation’s current maturity and future aspirations across key capability areas, including digitisation, Industry 5.0, servitisation, sustainability, global supply chains, innovation, leadership and change management. This process supports business owners and senior leaders to identify capability gaps, strengthen competitiveness and plan for sustainable growth.

Futuremap® encourages fresh thinking, challenging traditional processes, operating models and workforce structures. It highlights where strategic investment, reskilling or external support may be needed to future‑proof operations.

You will walk away with
  • A personalised, confidential Futuremap® report summarising your business’s current state, aspirations and areas for improvement
  • Clear visibility of capability gaps and priority opportunities
  • Practical insights to strengthen competitiveness, resilience and productivity
  • An understanding of where investment, training or support could deliver the most value
  • Access to curated educational resources aligned to advanced manufacturing
  • Connections to government programs and industry support organisations
Session dates

Futuremap® - Maryborough

22 April 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Futuremap® - Brisbane

24 April 2026 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Futuremap® - Townsville

22 July 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Futuremap® - Cairns

23 July 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Leadership Masterclass

Elevate your leadership skills with our cutting-edge Leadership module, a cornerstone of our Excellence Series. Designed in partnership with Ai Group, this transformative program empowers you to unlock the full potential of your team and drive exceptional performance. Learn to adapt your leadership style dynamically, creating an environment where individuals thrive and collective success flourishes. By mastering the art of managing performance-driving conditions, you’ll cultivate a high-achieving team that consistently exceeds expectations. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or a seasoned executive, this module provides the tools and insights needed to inspire, motivate, and lead with confidence in today’s ever-evolving business landscape.

  • What leaders really do: The challenge of combining strong leadership and management
  • Leading by being mindful: Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation
  • Leading people: Building a supportive and positive organisation
  • Dealing with adversity
You will walk away with
  • Participants will explore key mindset and behaviours that help the leaders both envision the future and harness the will and skill to change.
  • The sessions are built to respond to participants’ real challenges and will be designed to be relevant to participants’ workplace.
  • Participants will receive key tools and frameworks for action.
Session dates

 

Leadership Masterclass - Townsville

23 June 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Leadership Masterclass - Cairns

25 June 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

“I just wanted to send a big thank you for your assistance and presentation on day one of our strategic conference.  It was certainly a great platform for us to start and to get us in the right frame of mind for the remainder of the conference.  Overall, the conference was very successful and we feel we have a good vision and strategy to move forward with.  This has provided us with the clarity we were seeking”
Ella McDermott, Chief Executive Officer, Dy Mark

Leadership Excellence Series participant profile

Typically, participants will be small to medium-sized business owners and managers of business functions.

Participant eligibility

To qualify as an eligible participant, individuals must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an employee within a small, medium, or large manufacturing business in Queensland.
  • Work in an industry where manufacturing involves the transformative process of converting a resource or commodity into another product or consumable item.
  • Not be an apprentice or trainee.
Program cost

Eligible participants: no cost

Non-eligible participants: $250

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