"PPM program fits beautifully with the (other) leadership programs offered internally at Queensland Health. PPM program takes participants to the next level in everyday people management by increasing their awareness of and skills in dealing with difficult issues. The program gives participants all of the necessary tools to manage people effectively."

"The Practical People Management program provides a wealth of management tools and practical solutions that I am now applying in my workplace. It has given me confidence to deal with situations that I would previously have backed away from."

"Participants in the PPM program gained an acknowledgement of the additional complexities faced by PS managers and appreciated the opportunity to explore with peers their management challenges and to network across the agency."

“I have studied at five universities across Australia and have completed several programs at different academic levels but I have never experienced anything like the PSM Program. Nothing else compares. The teaching and facilitation strategies used are excellent; the learning resources are better, more current, and more comprehensive than anything you could expect; the theory of the program is translated into practical application in a meaningful way. The support provided by the PSM Program team was flawless, supportive, and only ever encouraging.“

“The PSM Program has improved my project management skills and understanding of the political context of managing within the public sector. These skills and understanding have assisted me to provide timely and quality advice to senior managers and to simultaneously manage multiple, diverse projects to successful outcomes.”

“The PSM Program major project has given me a high profile within my organisation. Through this exposure to national and regional executive, I have been given opportunities for advancement into senior management roles.”