Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.

A business's greatest asset is its people - both you and your employees. Your ability to positively influence, lead and manage your staff will contribute towards developing a great business culture.

In this workshop, you will find out how to positively influence the behaviour of your employees to foster a collaborative and productive workplace that drives innovation, boosts morale and enhances your business's brand.

This topic covers:

The difference between management and leadership
Applying management skills in your business
The importance of culture
Effectively managing staff

This workshop is for business owners looking to build on their management and leadership skills.

The facilitator of this topic, Elect Training and Consulting is a respected provider of workplace health and safety solutions, providing organisations with the tools to thrive in safe and healthy working environments. Director Mark Small has more than 17 years experience as a safety professional. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety, Adjunct Lecturer with Edith Cowan University and Exemplar Global certified Lead Auditor for OHS Management Systems.

Important booking information

If this is your first workshop with us or you have any queries, check out our Workshop Frequently Asked Questions or get in touch with us at workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au.

Bookings are limited to two tickets each, however you can make more than one booking. If you are booking for more than one person, please provide each person's email address so they receive our emails with important links and downloads.

To book for larger groups, please contact us on 133 140 or email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

If you cannot attend, please cancel so your place can be made available to another business owner. You can cancel your booking from the update order button on your order confirmation email. Cancellations and refunds for paid workshops can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop starts.

Additional information for workshops

We are committed to supporting all WA small business owners, including those with diverse needs. Our workshops are delivered in a variety of buildings, locations and formats. If you would like further information about accessing a particular workshop, please email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au or call 133 140.