AusIMM and Melbourne Business School Webinar
Free webinar: Transition from technical expert to enterprise leader
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PD Hours
Discover the leadership capabilities that help mining professionals transition from technical expertise to enterprise-wide impact.
About this event
As mining professionals progress into leadership roles, success increasingly depends on more than technical expertise. This free webinar explores the essential leadership capabilities needed to effectively lead teams, influence stakeholders and drive organisational performance.
The session will explore key leadership capabilities required in today's mining industry, including communication, influence, team effectiveness, organisational culture and self-awareness. Participants will gain practical insights into leadership, communication and team effectiveness, while learning more about the Associate Certificate in Enterprise Leadership in Mining, developed in partnership with Melbourne Business School.
Date and Time
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10.30am – 11.30am (UTC+08:00)
10.30am – 11.30am (UTC+08:00)
Venue
Webinar
Cost
Free
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Superintendents |
Mining & Operations Managers |
Technical Services Managers |
Processing & Plant Managers |
Engineering & Project Leaders |
General Managers |
HR, L&D & OD Professionals |
Meet your presenter
James Yorston
Program Director,
Melbourne Business School
James Yorston is a leadership development specialist and executive coach with more than 20 years of experience across mining, consulting, education and financial services. Formerly General Manager, Executive Education at Melbourne Business School, he has worked with leaders and organisations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region to build leadership capability, drive organisational change and improve team effectiveness.
Key areas of expertise:
🔷 Leadership development and executive education
🔷 Organisational culture and change
🔷 Emotional and behavioural intelligence
🔷 Executive coaching and facilitation
🔷 Group dynamics and team effectiveness
🔷 Strategic leadership in complex environments
Melbourne Business School
James Yorston is a leadership development specialist and executive coach with more than 20 years of experience across mining, consulting, education and financial services. Formerly General Manager, Executive Education at Melbourne Business School, he has worked with leaders and organisations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region to build leadership capability, drive organisational change and improve team effectiveness.
Key areas of expertise:
🔷 Leadership development and executive education
🔷 Organisational culture and change
🔷 Emotional and behavioural intelligence
🔷 Executive coaching and facilitation
🔷 Group dynamics and team effectiveness
🔷 Strategic leadership in complex environments
A partnership built to develop the next generation of mining leaders. |
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| AusIMM Courses | Melbourne Business School |
| ♦️130+ years of mining industry expertise | ♦️Australia's #1 business school |
| ♦️7,800+ course participants and 95% satisfaction rate | ♦️Global executive education expertise |
| ♦️96% would recommend | ♦️Practical leadership frameworks that drive real impact |