Professional Development

At the University of Western Sydney, we recognise the importance of building the capacity, skills and professionalism of our people to contribute to UWS strategic priorities and core and support activities.

What We Do

The Professional Development Unit (PDU) offers a range of professional development courses and services available to all UWS staff.

PDU provides professional development, training and support for:

• organisational development activities including planning and change management, quality management and performance management processes
• building organisational knowledge through offering seminars on current higher education issues
• enhancing management and leadership capabilities, individual capabilities and team development and performance by offering learning and development courses and programs.

PDU also:

• coordinates training provided by various UWS units
• provides support to colleges, divisions, schools and units in their planning, quality management and change processes
• coordinates professional network forums for various staff groups
• reports on organisation wide staff development and training activities
• provides advice and support in the development and implementation of strategies and policies relating to organisational and staff development initiatives.

PDU provides individual and group consultation in relation to:

• training needs analysis and skills audit and development
• planning and review processes
• development of individual and group learning and development plans
• team building and development
• conflict resolution and mediation
• coaching managers in effective leadership, management and work practices
• enhancing personal effectiveness and performance
• career planning and development.

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