Plan your next six months of professional development with our masterclass series

Build your skills as a leader able to deliver for Queensland now and into the future by joining the 2025–2026 Queensland public sector leadership development masterclass series.

Developing better leaders and managers is key to sustaining a high performing public sector that is innovative, future-focused and capable of making a positive difference to all Queenslanders.

To help build your capability as this kind of leader, join us for our Leadership Development Masterclass Series 2025–26.

What is the series about?

The series of 13 masterclasses is presented by leading psychologists, academics and practitioners from domestic and international settings. They bring expertise in public sector management, leadership, neuroscience and innovation.

The Public Sector Commission is proud to offer this series, delivered in partnership with prominent providers the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) and the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI). ANZSOG offerings are provided on behalf of the Chief Executive Leadership Board.

Who’s it for?

Content is most relevant to executive leaders, senior officers and aspiring senior leaders (A08 and above).

Themes and dates

All masterclasses are 90 minutes, running from 10am to 11.30am via Microsoft Teams.

DateMasterclass
11 March 2026 Pivot with purpose: Value-based leadership in a complex public sector with ANZSOG
17 March 2026 The neuroscience of leading change with NLI
23 April 2026 Public service accountability with ANZSOG
29 April 2026 The neuroscience of leading with integrity with NLI
6 May 2026 The art of robust conversations with ANZSOG
14 May 2026 The neuroscience of strategic decision-making with NLI
10 June 2026 Facilitating policy consensus: Finding common ground with ANZSOG
16 June 2026 Driving high-performance team culture with NLI
16 July 2026 The neuroscience of respect with NLI

Your next steps

Are you a Queensland public servant?

You can register for masterclasses here. We ask that you please consider your calendar and commitments and only register for the sessions you are able to attend.

Are you an agency coordinator at a Queensland Government agency?

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Contact the Public Sector Commission team at development@psc.qld.gov.au for further details on the series.