Leadership Development That Gets Results

Develop better leaders. Solve real workplace problems.

Practical leadership development combined with workplace improvement projects that deliver measurable organisational outcomes.

Most business leaders don't wake up wanting leadership development.

They wake up frustrated because:

Accountability is poor
Managers avoid difficult conversations
Change initiatives stall
Team performance is inconsistent
Leaders are firefighting all day

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Leadership Capability is Developed Through Action.
Most leadership programs focus on leadership theory..
Our Leadership Development Program is different.
We believe leadership capability is developed by solving real workplace challenges, not by sitting in a classroom.
Every participant develops an Individual Development Plan and applies their learning through a workplace improvement project aligned to organisational priorities.
The result is leadership growth combined with measurable business outcomes.

Leadership Development Pillars

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Pillar 1: Leadership Foundations

Strong leadership begins with understanding the transition from technical expert to leader.
Topics include:
• Leadership versus management
• Ownership and accountability
• Building trust and credibility
• Creating positive team cultures
• The leadership journey
• Setting direction and expectations
Pillar 2: Communication & Influence

Leaders achieve results through people. This module develops the communication skills required to build trust, influence outcomes and strengthen workplace relationships.
Topics include:
• Understanding behavioural styles
• Communication preferences
• Building trust and credibility
• Active listening
• Influencing outcomes
• Difficult conversations
Pillar 3: Performance Leadership

High-performing teams require leaders who can set expectations, provide feedback and manage accountability effectively.
Topics include:
• Performance expectations
• Accountability frameworks
• Coaching and feedback
• Performance conversations
• Recognition and reinforcement
• Managing underperformance
Pillar 4: Leading Change

Leaders play a critical role in helping people navigate change and uncertainty.
Topics include:
• Why people resist change
• The psychology of change
• Building engagement and commitment
• Communicating change effectively
• Leading through uncertainty
• Sustaining momentum
Pillar 5: Developing People

Strong leaders develop capability within their teams rather than becoming the solution to every problem.
Topics include:
• Coaching and mentoring
• Delegation
• Succession planning
• Developing future leaders
• Building team capability
• Creating ownership
Pillar 6: Leadership Action Project

Participants apply their learning by leading a workplace improvement initiative aligned with organisational priorities.
Examples may include:
• Improving customer service
• Reducing workflow delays
• Improving team communication
• Increasing productivity
• Implementing Lean improvements
• Improving project delivery
The project becomes the practical vehicle through which leadership capability is developed and demonstrated.

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Supplementary Training Modules

In addition to the core training modules, we offer a series of optional supplementary training offerings that you can choose from, depending on the needs of your team. These are intended to address specific opportunities that you recognise in your business and equip your leaders with the essential understanding they need to capitalise on those opportunities.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

This module provides participants with a suite of useful tools that they can easily deploy to help with challenging decisions or to analyse problems and look for root cause. The problem solving techniques discussed also form an excellent way to engage with teams and drive an improvement culture.

Leading Change

“Without change the best result you can hope for is to stay the same.” Navigating through change can be one of the most challenging aspects of a management role and it is one of the most common barriers to improving productivity. It is a key skill for leaders to develop and this workshop provides insights into how to plan for change and then lead teams through it.

Lean Process Improvement

The lean toolbox is essential for managers who need to increase productivity and quality. It is also a great way to create engagement and buy-in to change. We have several versions of this program, tailored to different working environments, and each workshop present the information in accessible and practical weays that can be translated to the workplace to drive meaningful change.

Time Management for Professionals

The productivity of the team begins with individuals who understand what the priorities are and how to plan their work so that they deliver in full and on time. Time Management is quite simply a fundamental skill that all employees should work to develop. This workshop is an enjoyable and practical session that encourages participants to explore their behaviour and habits and allows them to develop a plan to be more effective.

Outstanding Customer Service

Providing outstanding customer service is one of the best and most economical differentiators you can invest in. This program explains the importance of customer service to both the organisation and its employees and helps the participants to build a roadmap to outstanding customer service.

Project Management / Agile Project Management

If your business delivers complex or bespoke solutions, project management skills are essential for success. Project managers must have the ability to create plans that recognise incorporate risk, communicate effectively with stakeholders and suppliers, track and report on progress and negotiate through problems. Our Project Management Training workshops can demonstrate how to apply both traditional and Agile project management skills in easy and systematic ways.

Individual Development Plans

Every participant in our program receives an individual development plan and time is allowed during each training workshop for participants to reflect on each topic as it is presented and identify their development needs. This forms a plan of action that they can use to drive behavioural change in the way they lead their teams, translating the theory into practice.

Who Is This Program For?

This program is designed for:
Managers

Middle Managers
Professionals
Emerging Senior Leaders
Technical Specialists transitioning into leadership roles

What People Are Saying

“I love the flexibility in the approach that Kallista Consulting takes to tailor a program to meet our specific business challenges. In addition, the energy and personal commitment the team takes to deliver the best-in-class learning experience”

Bobby Pavlickovski
Director Operations | Thales Australia

“Having worked with Kallista Consulting for more than 10-years now, Entegra have found Chris an excellent resource to align with for implementing process performance, systems & structure, driving a culture of continuous improvement and developing emerging leaders amongst our organisation.”

Laurie McCalman
Managing Director | Entegra Signature Structures

Why our clients love our training:

high quality training workshops designed to be practical, with learning that can be directly applied within the workplace
workshops can be tailored to your sector and specific requirements
facilitated by industry experts
quality course materials; printed in colour on high gsm paper
Kallista Consulting’s network of highly experienced industry professionals develops all of our workshops. They are experienced facilitators with engaging styles who easily command credibility with their audiences.

By incorporating engaging exercise across the duration of each workshop, participants are able to practice the techniques, enabling them to translate the training directly into their workplace to deliver practical outcomes. The materials provided to each participant are comprehensive guides in themselves and include opportunities for participants to record notes and action plans.

Every course can be delivered on-site, remotely via teleconference or through online training platforms and can be customised to provide context within your specific industry and tailored to your desired learning outcomes.

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“We were introduced to Chris by a trusted colleague. Chris is a highly knowledgeable consultant who was able to execute needed change in our business at a challenging time. Besides Chris’s knowledge and experience, his greatest attribute was his ability to engage with our team at all levels. He took the time to connect with every member of our team. It was this understanding that built a trust in our team that was the driver for success. I can not recommend Chris highly enough!”

Catherine Hargreaves
General Manager | Hargreaves Joinery