The Leadership and Management Development Framework:

1. Reflects the values that underpin the organisation (as stated in the University Strategy 2007 - 2011);
2. Recognises leadership as a key driver in organisational performance;
3. Recognises Academic Leadership as an essential component of leadership in a higher education institution;
4. Includes opportunities for leaders to network and learn from each other;
5. Focuses on simultaneously developing leaders in three areas: business knowledge; leadership skills; and self development and awareness; and
6. Builds on existing CSU management tools (eg: Performance Management, Project Management).

The University expects its leaders and managers to be : Collaborative; Accountable; Responsible; Rigorous; Evaluative; Team focused.

The University expects its leaders and managers to be capable of: Articulating a vision; Building consensus; Engaging in critical scrutiny; Thinking about ‘real quality; Maintaining commitment to their ongoing personal and professional development.

To support the development of its leaders and managers, the University's leadership development programs incorporate the transformational leadership behaviours and outcomes from the Full Range Leadership Model [Bass and Avolio, 1997].

The following cohorts of leaders have been identified within the Leadership and Management Development Framework. Programs will be developed to meet the needs of each cohort:

1. Senior Executive Committee
2. Academic leaders (Deans, Professors, Heads of Schools. Associates Deans & Associate HoS)
3. Senior management (Executive Levels 1- 5, HEW Level 10)
4. Middle management (HEW levels 7-9)
5. Women as leaders at CSU
6. Emerging leaders (HEW Levels 5-6, Aspirant Heads of School)

1. Leadership and Management Progress Report - to 2005
2. Leadership and Management Development Framework included in AUQA Good Practice Database - 2005
3. Leadership and Management Development Framework receives AUQU commendation - 2004
4. Leadership and Managment Development Framework