Leadership

Overview

At the IWC, we define ‘water leaders’ as water professionals/practitioners who engage in ‘leadership’ which is a social process of influence that delivers direction, alignment of activities towards that direction, and personal commitment to collective success. From this perspective, water leaders may be ‘emerging’ (e.g. someone making the transition from being an individual specialist to someone who needs to engage in influence without much authority or lead a project team) or ‘established’ (e.g. someone occupying an organisational role that requires significant leadership such as a team leader, ‘middle manager’ or executive leader).

We provide a range of leadership products and services, ranging from our award-winning flagship Water Leadership Program, to shorter introductory courses for Australian and international participants, and ongoing leadership coaching services.

Water Leadership Program

The Water Leadership Program (WLP) is an award-winning program that helps emerging leaders to develop the ability to exert influence, drive change and advance challenging integrated water management projects – abilities associated with the most effective integrated water management leaders.

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The Pathway Program

The Pathway Program is the International WaterCentre’s globally focused water leadership development program. Comprised of three levels, the purpose of the Pathway Program is to provide an easily accessible, foundational leadership development program for water professionals and practitioners.

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Team Leadership

This six-week, online course introduces key leadership concepts required to build capacity in emerging water leaders and to lead project teams.

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Leadership Coaching

This six-week, online course introduces key leadership concepts required to build capacity in emerging water leaders and to lead project teams.

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Water Leaders International

Water Leaders International (WLI) is a community of practice for water professionals who have already completed a significant leadership development program.

360° Feedback Service

Currently in development, the IWC will provide a service called 360° feedback. It is a powerful leadership development method that involves completing a questionnaire about your leadership behaviours and performance.

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Wave Makers

Currently in development, IWC is building a comprehensive, ten-month leadership development program for women in the water sector. The new program will enable women to access an in-depth, high-quality development program that enhances their ability to practice inclusive leadership, navigate gender-related challenges and drive positive change.

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