Taxonomy: 2021

PowerUp Your Influence & Personal Brand Course

2021

Developing a strong personal brand can be one of your greatest assets both in your career and in life. Your brand will influence how people perceive you, employ you, work with you, respect you and refer you. Whether you are starting out in your career, changing roles mid-career, or are seeking a promotion or board role after years in business, the ability to influence will play a powerful role. This program includes developing interpersonal skills and social skills and the art of conversation, developing your own introduction and how to develop the self-assurance to make a positive and lasting impression. You will learn the ability to share your vision, persuade people to follow you or inspire them to achieve their own goal.

PowerUp Your Presentations & Media Training Course

2021

Presentation skills and media training are crucial for every leader and organisation spokesperson. As the business landscape changes, the ability to deliver effective, dynamic and informative presentations and commentary to captivate the audience, whether online or in person, becomes even more important. This program focuses on developing your presentation style, structure, delivery and messaging. You will learn techniques for enhancing voice projection, eye-contact and pausing for effect. Tips will include how to capture audience attention, the art of storytelling, how to get your messages to land, handling Q&A sessions/media interviews and insights into how the media work so opportunities can be maximised.

Project Sales & Marketing Course

2021

Understand buyer profiles and market segmentation, learn how to meet market requirements using project features, gain insight into how to select the appropriate marketing mix, gain an understanding of the project marketing fundamentals, learn what the legal obligations are in the sales and marketing process and when selling off the plan, and strata considerations through the entire development process.

PowerUp Your Communication & Networking Skills Course

2021

Effective communication, whether from behind a screen, face-to-face or over the phone, is essential for business growth and for developing and maintaining business relationships. This course starts with an insight into your own strengths, communication, learning and leadership style, designed to help you gain the self-awareness to play to your strengths. You will learn techniques to communicate clearly and confidently, strategies to enhance workplace collaboration, business etiquette essentials and adjusting your communication style to different situations. Tips on the art of networking; making small talk, remembering names, controlling nerves and breaking into and exiting conversations are all included in this workshop.

Managing a Development Project Course

2021

Gain an understanding of the nine knowledge areas of project management and practical insights in their application, learn how and when to use Value Management, understand the importance of managing community expectations and communicating with stakeholders as well as the importance of acting ethically throughout a development process.

PowerUp Business & Leadership Half-Day Courses

2021

The global pandemic has changed the way we do business, the way we manage a remote workforce and the skills we need to compete and succeed in business. Today, more than ever, having the right skills and the ability to communicate purpose and value are essential to career success. PowerUp is a series of interactive virtual training courses designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses. We have three online courses coming up in October, focusing on a range topics to enhance your skills and knowledge. In this era of disruption and uncertainty there has never been a better time to focus on differentiating yourself and your business.

Understanding the Regulatory Environment Course

2021

Gain an understanding of the background and future of planning controls and planning legislation, learn what SEPP’s, LEP’s, DCP’s are, understand what an ‘integrated development’ means and what special conditions need to be met, what Councils require in order to provide consent to a DA application, and the importance of restrictions and use of property in a s149 Certificate.

Dealing with Government Online Training Course

2021

A perennial issue for property development professionals is getting timely approvals for their projects - it can often be the difference to whether a project stacks up. This course will assist in better understanding how government authorities who approve developments operate and their particular responsibilities. UDIA members who have successfully worked with Government will also share their insights on how best to effectively and efficiently deal with government.

Identifying Development Opportunities & Financial Feasibility Course

2021

Learn the fundamentals of financial feasibility and mitigating risk, as well as how to evaluate a site for acquisition, understand discounted cash flow, the key drivers and trends of the property development cycle and what to look for in a development opportunity, and gain an understanding of the different methods used to raise development capital.

Placemaking & Urban Design Course

2021

Placemaking should be a critical consideration in any development. When urban design is done well, it adds layers of interest and vitality to a project, produces healthy outcomes for users and residents, and creates a commercial edge in the marketplace. For developers, this distinguishes individual projects from competitors and translates to higher price points. It also enhances an organisation’s reputation in the community. Join us for this one-day course on Placemaking & Urban Design.