Navy Way Point Leadership Program
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Department of Defence, through the Navy Training Authority Initial Training Leadership and Management (TA-ITLM), requires a suitably qualified Supplier to develop and deliver the Navy Way Point program. The program is designed to complement the current Navy Senior Leadership Program (NSLP) and other existing career professional development offerings. Purpose Navy is seeking to provide a more career-focused professional development opportunity for Captains, particularly those who are new to the Canberra environment. The intent is for a reality-based program with a focus on participant interaction, containing practical exercises based on real world scenarios. Objectives Develop the ability of selected senior officers to comprehend the strategic environment Provide influential, Joint and Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) options that support Government strategic objectives Develop participants' strategic comprehension, thinking and communication skills Develop the behaviours and attitudes needed to be effective as a commander or senior staff officer in a Joint, Defence and WoAG team Provide officers new to the Canberra environment with the skills and confidence to operate with influence in Joint, Defence, WoAG and international environments Scope The scope includes: Development and delivery of the Navy Way Point program Inclusion of a broad range of highly experienced presenters from across the national security spectrum Delivery of each Navy Way Point program over five (5) days for up to 24 participants Delivery of the program in Canberra once per calendar year, in Q2 (April to June) Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified to develop and deliver the Navy Way Point program
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