Enterprise Bargaining Representative Workshop
ENTERPRISE BARGAINING REPRESENTATIVE WORKSHOP
Upcoming: Public courses for this program have now closed for 2024. Please contact us at hello@humanifyhr.com.au regarding dates for 2025 and/or the option of us delivering the course exclusively for your organisation.
Delivery: Online
Course Overview
The Enterprise Bargaining Representative Workshop is designed for Bargaining Representatives that want to carry out their representative roles with purpose and confidence at the bargaining table. Delivered by highly experienced facilitators in an online classroom, the workshop offers an interactive learning environment that will equip participants with practical skills and knowledge to set them up for success in enterprise bargaining. The workshop provides participants with the opportunity to engage in case studies and group activities to deepen their understanding of the history of enterprise bargaining, negotiation strategies and industrial relations frameworks that underpin the enterprise bargaining process.
Workshop Learning Outcomes
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Prepare for enterprise bargaining, ensuring it is the right option for your organisation
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Understand the roles and responsibilities of bargaining representatives
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Learn how to integrate your own personal values in enterprise bargaining
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Gain practical knowledge of the history of enterprise bargaining in Australia
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Gain insights into the enterprise agreement making process, including FWC approval
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Develop advocacy and representation skills
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Draw on a deeper understanding of good faith bargaining in negotiations
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Develop your own negotiation style and explore tactics used at the bargaining table
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Establish a communications and engagement plan to guide your effectiveness
Who should attend
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EMPLOYEE BARGAINING REPRESENTATIVES
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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS MANAGERS & SPECIALISTS
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HR PRACTITIONERS & HR LEADERS
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CHIEF/LEAD NEGOTIATORS & EMPLOYER BARGAINING REPRESENTATIVES
Workshop Learning Outcomes
Understand the roles and responsibilities of bargaining representatives
The workshop will be delivered online.
Participants can join from the comfort of their own working environment. To enhance the learning experience, workshop numbers will be kept to a maximum of 16 participants.
Participants should join each workshop prepared to interact with other participants, as some case studies and group work enables them to share and gain unique insights into how enterprise bargaining takes place in other organisations.
WORKSHOP MODULES
Each workshop is tailored to participants to make the learning experience contextual, relevant and valuable.
The following modules will be covered in each workshop:
The role of an Employee Bargaining Representative
The history of Enterprise Bargaining in Australia
Good faith bargaining and application to negotiations
Understanding the enterprise agreement making process
Understanding different negotiation styles and tactics
Advocacy and representation – who am I representing?
How am I showing up for those I’m representing?
What is my legacy as an EBR?
WORKSHOP RESOURCES
Once registered, participants have access to the Enterprise Bargaining Representative Workshop online learning portal. This portal enables participants to connect with others in the workshop and access exclusive resources.
Participants are encouraged to download and read a copy of our FREE guide before attending the workshop.
Participant Feedback
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"An excellent course."
Pauline Hugler (Executive Manager – People & Culture, Goodwin Aged Care Services)
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"This course was key to developing my own negotiation style and confidence as a lead negotiator."
Julie (Chief Negotiator - Federal Government Agency)
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"I found this course great, I wish I had done it much sooner."
Sharon Nestor (Quality & Compliance Manager – YWCA Canberra)
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"I would recommend this course. It provides good background for bargaining reps in the APS context."
Bruce (Employee Bargaining Representative - Australian Public Service)
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"I have never really thought about the psychology of everything going on at the bargaining table. This course helped me to be a better representative."
Ayden (Employee Bargaining Representative - Construction Industry)
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"This course is a must for anyone who is in a formal representative role in enterprise bargaining. Highly recommend."
Daryl (Industrial Relations Manager - NSW Government)
Meet your facilitator
Sarah Queenan
MANAGING DIRECTOR AT HUMANIFY HR CONSULTING
Sarah delivers this course drawing on her extensive real-world experience and technical expertise in enterprise bargaining. As a former Chief Negotiator, Senior HR Executive and trained Lawyer, Sarah has spent most of her career specialising in guiding employers in enterprise bargaining. During this course, Sarah focuses on the role of Bargaining Representatives, helping them to become more aware of the practical techniques and strategies they can apply to be more effective negotiators at the bargaining table. Sarah holds a Master of Laws and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Australian National University, along with a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Canberra. Sarah is Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Fellow (FCPHR) of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and Member of the National AHRI Employee and Industrial Relations Advisory Panel.
Essential skills training for those who may be undertaking the role of employee bargaining representative (EBR) for the first time, or experienced representatives who may want to refresh their skills and knowledge of the role they play in the enterprise bargaining process.
Still have Questions?
Please contact our team with any questions you have about this workshop.
Ready to enhance your skills as a Bargaining Representative?
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and knowledge that will help you negotiate effectively in enterprise bargaining.