Build confident leaders who are ready to lead people
Launch is a practical program for new and emerging leaders, delivered over six immersive workshops. Everything DiSC® and a cross-industry peer community help participants turn learning into stronger leadership at work.
- immersive workshops
- 6
- leadership insight
- DiSC
- workplace application
- 1 project
- participant cohort
- 8 to 14
Leadership requires more than technical expertise
New leaders must quickly learn to set expectations, build trust, give feedback and guide others through change. Launch gives them the tools, practice and support to make that transition with confidence.
Who should attend
- New team leaders, supervisors and frontline managers.
- Employees preparing for promotion or identified as future leaders.
- Technical specialists beginning to coordinate people, projects or work.
- Participants with an opportunity to apply the learning in their workplace.
Leadership development that continues beyond the workshop
Leaders Lounge gives emerging leaders a trusted community in which to ask questions, practise difficult moments and learn with peers from other industries.
Build
Learn practical tools through workshops, realistic scenarios, DiSC insights and feedback.
Support
Stay connected through peer learning, digital prompts and manager conversations.
Embed
Apply each topic at work and use a practical project to create visible value.
Qualification alignment: Mapped to the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management and delivered in partnership with KnowledgeAccess (RTO 40961).
Six immersive workshops
Each workshop combines practical tools, realistic leadership situations, discussion and guided practice so participants can apply the learning in their workplace.
- 1
Lead self and step into leadership
Build self-awareness, leadership identity and adaptive communication.
- 2
Create clarity and accountability
Set priorities, clarify expectations and delegate well.
- 3
Lead teams and build psychological safety
Strengthen inclusion, trust and constructive accountability.
- 4
Coach and develop performance
Use listening, coaching and feedback to help others grow.
- 5
Lead change and improve work
Apply critical thinking, planning and change communication.
- 6
Navigate conflict and stakeholder relationships
Handle difficult conversations, influence and repair relationships.
A cohort size that keeps everyone in the conversation
Each cohort is limited to 8–14 participants, creating a personalised learning experience with meaningful discussion, individual support and genuine connection with peers.
Practical prompts keep learning moving
Short digital prompts help participants reflect, prepare for real conversations and put each workshop into practice while the learning is still fresh.
LEADERS LOUNGE · NOW
Before your next team meeting, what expectation needs greater clarity?
LAUNCH PRACTICE
Choose one conversation this week where you will listen before offering a solution.
What participants will be able to do
- Understand their leadership role and impact on others.
- Set priorities, expectations and accountability.
- Create inclusive and psychologically safe team conditions.
- Coach, give feedback and support performance.
- Lead change and engage stakeholders.
- Navigate conflict and difficult conversations with confidence.
Value for organisations
Launch strengthens the leadership pipeline, creates a shared language and connects development to current workplace priorities. Organisations receive a concise view of participation, experience and application across the cohort.
“I came in with a conversation I had avoided for six months. I had it the week after.”
“Practical, honest and immediately useful. Nothing about it felt like a generic course.”
“The practice sessions were the difference. Trying it before doing it for real changed everything.”
“12 month membership means the learning didn't stop when the program did.”
“My team noticed the change before I did.”
“The facilitators challenged us properly. No fluff, no filler.”
“I finally understand how to influence people I don't manage.”
“Best leadership investment we've made for our people.”
“I came in with a conversation I had avoided for six months. I had it the week after.”
“Practical, honest and immediately useful. Nothing about it felt like a generic course.”
“The practice sessions were the difference. Trying it before doing it for real changed everything.”
“12 month membership means the learning didn't stop when the program did.”
“My team noticed the change before I did.”
“The facilitators challenged us properly. No fluff, no filler.”
“I finally understand how to influence people I don't manage.”
“Best leadership investment we've made for our people.”
Frequently asked questions
Give emerging leaders the support to step up well
Launch helps emerging leaders build practical capability, learn with peers and create value in their workplace from the beginning.
Enquire about the next cohort, nominate two or three people from your organisation or ask about a dedicated organisational program.
Talk with Leaders Lounge Everything DiSC® and DiSC® are registered trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., or its affiliated companies.