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Grass Roots Leadership Short Course

The Grass Roots Leadership Short Course is designed for people living and working in regional WA who want to become more engaging, effective and influential leaders. Facilitated by AIM WA, the course is delivered over two, 2-day sessions in new regional locations each year.
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What you need to know

Time Committment: Medium – 4 days (two 2-day modules)
When: Module 1: 23 - 24 March, Module 2: 27 - 28 July 2026
Location: Katanning and Moora
Cost: Subsidised by CBH with participants required to contribute $400 towards the cost of the course and cover their own travel costs.

What you will learn

Module 1 

Authentic Leadership

Explore authentic leadership, what drives behaviour, and how mindset and values shape success. Apply insights from neuroscience and positive psychology to lead yourself and make a real impact.

Resilient Leadership

Learn how resilience boosts performance and happiness at work. Understand the science of emotions, build strategies to manage them, and explore practical tools to strengthen yourself and your team.

Module 2

Communicating with Influence

Learn how to influence with or without formal authority, boost performance, and build support. Gain confidence in development conversations using tools like GROW and OILS, give effective feedback, and handle tough conversations with proven models.

Engaging Others to Change

Explore what drives motivation and how it applies in business. Learn why people resist change and how to build engagement using neuroscience insights like the SCARF model. Discover practical strategies for commitment, understand strategic planning, and identify key areas for successful execution.

Am I eligible to apply?

This program is designed for WA grain growers and anyone living or working in a grain-growing community who is interested in developing the fundamental skills for effective leadership.

Benefits to you

  • Develop foundational leadership skills: Learn how to be an effective and engaging leader, communicate with influence and how to engage others in change.
  • Discover more about yourself and others: Learn about your leadership style and how you can adapt your approach to lead others.
  • Take your chance to network: Learn alongside other grain growers and community members in a supportive environment.
CBH Grassroots Leadership Short Course Video

Applications now open

Apply now for the 2026 course. Applications close 23 January.

Testimonial

"The CBH Grass Roots Leadership short course in Albany was an eye opening few days shared with a group of likeminded men and women from across regional WA. The information presented by AIM UWA was incredibly informative, relevant and valuable. The course explored such interesting perspectives of leadership and management; teaching participants to celebrate their strengths and develop strong personal brand. I recommend this course to all members of our regional farming and business community. Thank you so much for such a great initiative CBH Group"

Laura Cala, Albany 2022 participant