Collaborative workplaces are more productive, more joyful, produce better results, and have less turnover.
Organisational savvy and cross-functional relationship building are crucial to enhancing collaboration, communication, and effectiveness across departments within a company. This allows for better resource allocation, fosters innovation, and can lead to higher employee engagement.
This workshop is designed to guide participants in navigating the complexity of cross functional relationships and build the confidence and capability to build networks that are going to drive the development of their own careers and greater performance of their teams.
Program Outline
- Importance of organisational savvy & cross-functional relationships in developing your career
- Techniques to improve organisational awareness
- Building internal networks
- Cross-functional communication skills
- Collaborative problem solving
Learning Outcomes
Participants will leave the workshop with a deepened understanding of the significance of organisational savvy and cross-functional relationships in their career development. They will gain practical techniques to enhance their organisational awareness and learn how to build and leverage internal networks effectively. Additionally, attendees will develop cross-functional communication skills and collaborative problem-solving abilities. These competencies will empower them to navigate complex workplace dynamics, drive innovation, and improve team performance, ultimately contributing to their own professional growth and the success of their organisations.
Who should attend
- Whole teams, including CEOs and C-suite executives
- HR directors and managers
- Team leaders and people managers
- Entrepreneurs and business owners
- Anyone responsible for leading and developing high-performing teams
- Individuals interested in future leadership and growth opportunities
Program Experience
The Workshop will be delivered online using Microsoft Teams. It will involve a combination of structured learning with activities and role plays along with open discussion encouraging peer to peer learning and participation. Participants will be given a soft copy workbook / workshop notes ahead of each session commencing.
Length - 3.5 hours inclusive of a 15-minute break.
Facilitators
Michael Floyd
Michael Floyd is a dynamic and visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in leadership and talent management consulting. After a highly successful career leading a number of consumer goods business in Australia, Michael transitioned to management consulting with a focus on people and performance.
As the Founder and Managing Director of Carrera Consulting, Michael has transformed the recruitment industry by shifting the focus from transactional interactions to true talent consultancy. Over the last 10 years he has driven further development of the business, evolving from a boutique recruitment consultancy to a broader HR consulting firm offering talent management solutions that deliver tangible outcomes to challenges in talent attraction, engagement and development.
Michael works with clients to assess structure and culture needs and develop strategies and programs to address organisational design, leadership development, employee engagement and succession planning, ensuring clients have the structure and people they need to meet strategic objectives.
Michael recently founded Obsidian Leaders, a program dedicated to addressing the needs of C-level executives in building the competencies required for success in today’s dynamic business environment while readying themselves for potential future business leadership roles.
Nicola Floyd
Nicola Floyd is the Director of Carrera Consulting's Talent Management Consulting Division. She has more than 15 years’ experience in talent management and recruitment consulting. Since joining Carrera in 2010, Nicola has been instrumental in building and leading the talent management consulting division which focuses on supporting clients throughout the entire talent lifecycle.
Nicola's role involves working closely with clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and providing tailored solutions that drive performance and engagement. Nicola is known for her ability to connect business strategy with talent management practices, helping organisations build high-performing teams and achieve their strategic goals.
Nicola is driven by helping businesses build successful teams – where employees are engaged, valued and have the opportunity to reach their full potential while businesses achieve strategic and financial goals. She is an advocate of life-long learning and personal
Carrera is an AMI Partner. We are happy to offer the course to our members with an exclusive discount.
