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Drive ethical leadership in the public sector

This five-day immersive program for public sector leaders, designed to sharpen ethical decision-making and build the resilience needed to lead with integrity. Join peers from across Federal, State, and Local governments in deep, impactful conversations that will help you navigate complexity and drive positive change.

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Duration

5 Days

Format

In person

2 moderators

Up to 20 participants

Location

Canberra, Melbourne

Audience

Public sector leaders

Cost

$8,850 ex GST

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Unlocking outcomes for ethical and impactful leadership

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Frameworks for success
Learn ethical frameworks that empowers you to navigate complex leadership challenges with confidence and integrity.

Master ethical decision-making
Engage in reflective discussions that sharpen your ability to approach decisions with clarity and insight.

Long-term leadership impact
Cultivate a values-driven leadership approach that fosters sustainable, positive change within your organisation.

Strengthen your leadership with ethical decision-making and peer-based learning

Built on over 30 years of dialogue and reflection between senior public sector leaders, this program equips you to navigate complex governance challenges with integrity, accountability, and purpose.

Reflect on and align personal and organisational values with leadership goals.
Explore ethical concepts related to justice and fairness in professional and societal contexts.
Develop the confidence to act ethically, even in challenging situations.
Develop practical frameworks for ethical decision-making that can be applied directly to your leadership challenges.
Learn how to lead with integrity in the public sector and address governance challenges.
Deepen your understanding of ethical leadership principles and how to apply them to today’s complex challenges.

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Program Specifications

The Public Sector Leaders Colloquium is suited to leaders from across Australia’s Public Sector, who are committed to leading with integrity from their unique position in the Australian Federal, State or Local Government.

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Duration

5 Days

Format

In-person, immersive leadership program

Location

Canberra, Melbourne

Stream

Public Sector Leaders Colloquium

Focus

Ethical decision-making, peer-led learning, long-term leadership impact

Ideal For

Public sector leaders

Cost

$8,850 ex GST

Public Sector Leaders Colloquium program calendar

November 9, 2026
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November 13, 2026
Public Sector Colloquium
Melbourne
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May 24, 2027
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May 28, 2027
Public Sector Colloquium
Canberra
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An ethical leader is at pains to question how they live with the contradictions and tensions of leading in a modern organisation and how to do that in an ethically rigorous way. It’s about building a better society.

Jerome Reid, Australian Department of Defence Joint Capabilities Group

The beauty for me of the Colloquium is that it didn’t prescribe what we should think or believe or adapt into our lives and leadership practices. Rather it challenged us to think deeply and critically and ground our future decisions and behaviours in our own judgement of what is right, ethical and just in today’s world. A life’s work.

Simon Holloway, Director Environment & Infrastructure, City of Stonnington

The Colloquium is a rare opportunity to genuinely consider different ways of understanding our roles as moral agents. Time to reflect deeply on why and how we participate in making the world around us, and find opportunities to do more to align our lives to our values. As leaders we are uniquely obliged to be aware and thoughtful of our impact and strive to be better. I feel better equiped to take this challenge on.

Suzie Fry, Senior Manager Crime Prevention and Policy Reform, Department of Justice and Community Safety

Discover how the Public Sector Colloquium can help you shape Australia’s future

Submit an expression of interest to receive the program overview and our team will get in touch to discuss which pathway is best suited to your experience and vision for leadership.

Frequently asked questions

What do I get to show that I’ve completed the Colloquium?jamie@gr0w.digital2024-12-13T09:59:13+10:00

What do I get to show that I’ve completed the Colloquium?

As well as being welcomed into our flourishing community of alumni, following your completion of the Cranlana Colloquium curriculum, you will be sent a digital badge, powered by Credly and Monash University, which you can use to showcase your achievement across your networks.

How does the Colloquium differ from other leadership or professional development courses I’ve done?jamie@gr0w.digital2024-12-13T09:58:15+10:00

How does the Colloquium differ from other leadership or professional development courses I’ve done?

The Cranlana Colloquium focuses on active learning and personal reflection. We use a unique peer-based approach that encourages deep dialogue, challenging assumptions and developing your own ethical agency rather than memorising rules.

How do I apply for the Cranlana Colloquium?jamie@gr0w.digital2024-12-13T09:57:58+10:00

How do I apply for the Cranlana Colloquium?

Fill out the application form on this page and we’ll get in touch with you

I’m hesitant to share my professional and personal experiences with people I don’t know during the program. How do you ensure confidentiality?jamie@gr0w.digital2025-08-25T12:19:43+10:00

I’m hesitant to share my professional and personal experiences with people I don’t know during the program. How do you ensure confidentiality?

Confidentiality is extremely important to us and is reflected in the values we establish during the program and the utilisation of Chatham House Rules. While you’ll never be required to share anything you don’t want to, what’s discussed in the room stays in the room, allowing for honest and candid conversations.