Lead with Impact

CPA Members only

CPA Australia is proud to partner with Melbourne Business School for the delivery of the CPA Australia Lead with Impact – Virtual Masterclass series.

Melbourne Business School (MBS) is a premier provider of management education, renowned for its strong global reputation and connection to the University of Melbourne. With a rich history dating back to 1963, MBS offers world-class programs that blend academic excellence with practical business insights. MBS is where academic rigour and the relevance of the business world come together to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, research insights and skill to lead and make an impact.

This series is designed to help finance professionals and leaders navigate complexity with confidence and authenticity. Through practical insights and evidence-based approaches, participants will strengthen their ability to inspire, influence, and adapt in dynamic environments. The program focuses on building resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and developing the mindset and skills needed to contribute and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving world.

Delivered monthly, each 1-hour virtual masterclass can be purchased as individual sessions or as a bundle. Registered participants will also receive a recording and post-session summary.

MASTERCLASS BUNDLE: Enjoy 10% off when you purchase any three sessions together. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

May 2026: Power and Influence 

This session focuses on exploring some of the complexities and ambiguities as well as opportunities afforded by forging and maintaining strategic partnerships.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Identify key elements in the foundation of powerful partnerships
• Foster partnerships for maximum value
• Exercise influence and power in partnerships for mutual benefit

Once registered, your details including name and email address will be disclosed to Melbourne Business School (MBS), enabling you to receive notifications. By registering you acknowledge and agree to your details being disclosed to MBS.

You will receive direct correspondence from MBS, containing important information such as your login details, course material and instructions to access the virtual masterclass recording.

IMPORTANT: These sessions are recorded and made available to others. By participating, you acknowledge and agree to your participation being recorded. While we encourage you to ask questions and engage, please be mindful to not share personal information, unless you are happy for that information to be shared with others who view the session recording.

CPA Australia handles your personal information in accordance with the CPA Australia Privacy Policy.

For information about how your personal information is handled by Melbourne Business School, please refer to the Melbourne Business School Privacy Policy.

CPA Members only

CPA Australia is proud to partner with Melbourne Business School for the delivery of the CPA Australia Lead with Impact – Virtual Masterclass series.

Melbourne Business School (MBS) is a premier provider of management education, renowned for its strong global reputation and connection to the University of Melbourne. With a rich history dating back to 1963, MBS offers world-class programs that blend academic excellence with practical business insights. MBS is where academic rigour and the relevance of the business world come together to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, research insights and skill to lead and make an impact.

This series is designed to help finance professionals and leaders navigate complexity with confidence and authenticity. Through practical insights and evidence-based approaches, participants will strengthen their ability to inspire, influence, and adapt in dynamic environments. The program focuses on building resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and developing the mindset and skills needed to contribute and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving world.

Delivered monthly, each 1-hour virtual masterclass can be purchased as individual sessions or as a bundle. Registered participants will also receive a recording and post-session summary.

MASTERCLASS BUNDLE: Enjoy 10% off when you purchase any three sessions together. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

June 2026: People Leadership vs. Technical Management 

This session is focused on understanding the difference between people leadership and technical management. Participants will explore that many jobs in the current work environment naturally draw on aspects of both.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Describe the critical differences between people leadership and technical management roles, including the different expectations of and competencies required for each role
• Discuss the importance of a mindset of growth moving from a technical management role to a people leadership role and explain why this plays an important role in the success of this transition
• Apply a simple model of delegation

Once registered, your details including name and email address will be disclosed to Melbourne Business School (MBS), enabling you to receive notifications. By registering you acknowledge and agree to your details being disclosed to MBS.

You will receive direct correspondence from MBS, containing important information such as your login details, course material and instructions to access the virtual masterclass recording.

IMPORTANT: These sessions are recorded and made available to others. By participating, you acknowledge and agree to your participation being recorded. While we encourage you to ask questions and engage, please be mindful to not share personal information, unless you are happy for that information to be shared with others who view the session recording.

CPA Australia handles your personal information in accordance with the CPA Australia Privacy Policy.

For information about how your personal information is handled by Melbourne Business School, please refer to the Melbourne Business School Privacy Policy.

CPA Members only

CPA Australia is proud to partner with Melbourne Business School for the delivery of the CPA Australia Lead with Impact – Virtual Masterclass series.

Melbourne Business School (MBS) is a premier provider of management education, renowned for its strong global reputation and connection to the University of Melbourne. With a rich history dating back to 1963, MBS offers world-class programs that blend academic excellence with practical business insights. MBS is where academic rigour and the relevance of the business world come together to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, research insights and skill to lead and make an impact.

This series is designed to help finance professionals and leaders navigate complexity with confidence and authenticity. Through practical insights and evidence-based approaches, participants will strengthen their ability to inspire, influence, and adapt in dynamic environments. The program focuses on building resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and developing the mindset and skills needed to contribute and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving world.

Delivered monthly, each 1-hour virtual masterclass can be purchased as individual sessions or as a bundle. Registered participants will also receive a recording and post-session summary.

MASTERCLASS BUNDLE: Enjoy 10% off when you purchase any three sessions together. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

August 2026: Conflict Resolution 

This session will focus on the concept of interpersonal conflict and explore strategies to manage such conflict effectively in the workplace. Participants will explore strategies to prevent and manage the more negative and challenging side of interpersonal conflict.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Reflect on strategies that prevent and manage conflict
• Identify your own default conflict styles and consider how this may vary in different situations
• Apply emotional and logical interaction management to help manage others during conflict

Once registered, your details including name and email address will be disclosed to Melbourne Business School (MBS), enabling you to receive notifications. By registering you acknowledge and agree to your details being disclosed to MBS.

You will receive direct correspondence from MBS, containing important information such as your login details, course material and instructions to access the virtual masterclass recording.

IMPORTANT: These sessions are recorded and made available to others. By participating, you acknowledge and agree to your participation being recorded. While we encourage you to ask questions and engage, please be mindful to not share personal information, unless you are happy for that information to be shared with others who view the session recording.

CPA Australia handles your personal information in accordance with the CPA Australia Privacy Policy.

For information about how your personal information is handled by Melbourne Business School, please refer to the Melbourne Business School Privacy Policy.

CPA Members only

CPA Australia is proud to partner with Melbourne Business School for the delivery of the CPA Australia Lead with Impact – Virtual Masterclass series.

Melbourne Business School (MBS) is a premier provider of management education, renowned for its strong global reputation and connection to the University of Melbourne. With a rich history dating back to 1963, MBS offers world-class programs that blend academic excellence with practical business insights. MBS is where academic rigour and the relevance of the business world come together to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, research insights and skill to lead and make an impact.

This series is designed to help finance professionals and leaders navigate complexity with confidence and authenticity. Through practical insights and evidence-based approaches, participants will strengthen their ability to inspire, influence, and adapt in dynamic environments. The program focuses on building resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and developing the mindset and skills needed to contribute and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving world.

Delivered monthly, each 1-hour virtual masterclass can be purchased as individual sessions or as a bundle. Registered participants will also receive a recording and post-session summary.

MASTERCLASS BUNDLE: Enjoy 10% off when you purchase any three sessions together. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

September 2026: Effective Negotiation Skills 

This session focuses on the concept of negotiation and practical strategies to apply negotiation in difficult conversations. Participants will identify the power of words and the art of strategy and diplomacy in negotiation.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Describe what it means to ‘negotiate’
• Neutralise difficult negotiations and their tactics
• Demonstrate how to systematically approach negotiation planning and be able to position and strategically build positioning power

Once registered, your details including name and email address will be disclosed to Melbourne Business School (MBS), enabling you to receive notifications. By registering you acknowledge and agree to your details being disclosed to MBS.

You will receive direct correspondence from MBS, containing important information such as your login details, course material and instructions to access the virtual masterclass recording.

IMPORTANT: These sessions are recorded and made available to others. By participating, you acknowledge and agree to your participation being recorded. While we encourage you to ask questions and engage, please be mindful to not share personal information, unless you are happy for that information to be shared with others who view the session recording.

CPA Australia handles your personal information in accordance with the CPA Australia Privacy Policy.

For information about how your personal information is handled by Melbourne Business School, please refer to the Melbourne Business School Privacy Policy.

CPA Members only

CPA Australia is proud to partner with Melbourne Business School for the delivery of the CPA Australia Lead with Impact – Virtual Masterclass series.

Melbourne Business School (MBS) is a premier provider of management education, renowned for its strong global reputation and connection to the University of Melbourne. With a rich history dating back to 1963, MBS offers world-class programs that blend academic excellence with practical business insights. MBS is where academic rigour and the relevance of the business world come together to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, research insights and skill to lead and make an impact.

This series is designed to help finance professionals and leaders navigate complexity with confidence and authenticity. Through practical insights and evidence-based approaches, participants will strengthen their ability to inspire, influence, and adapt in dynamic environments. The program focuses on building resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and developing the mindset and skills needed to contribute and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving world.

Delivered monthly, each 1-hour virtual masterclass can be purchased as individual sessions or as a bundle. Registered participants will also receive a recording and post-session summary.

MASTERCLASS BUNDLE: Enjoy 10% off when you purchase any three sessions together. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

October 2026: Leading and Managing Change in Complex Systems  

This session focuses on leading and managing change in complex systems. Participants will be introduced to the links between change, uncertainty and complexity and, explore a framework to lead others through uncertainty and change.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Identify the links between complexity, uncertainty and change
• Develop a framework for thinking about change in complexity
• Use key steps to succeed in leading others through uncertainty and change

Once registered, your details including name and email address will be disclosed to Melbourne Business School (MBS), enabling you to receive notifications. By registering you acknowledge and agree to your details being disclosed to MBS.

You will receive direct correspondence from MBS, containing important information such as your login details, course material and instructions to access the virtual masterclass recording.

IMPORTANT: These sessions are recorded and made available to others. By participating, you acknowledge and agree to your participation being recorded. While we encourage you to ask questions and engage, please be mindful to not share personal information, unless you are happy for that information to be shared with others who view the session recording.

CPA Australia handles your personal information in accordance with the CPA Australia Privacy Policy.

For information about how your personal information is handled by Melbourne Business School, please refer to the Melbourne Business School Privacy Policy.

CPA Members only

CPA Australia is proud to partner with Melbourne Business School for the delivery of the CPA Australia Lead with Impact – Virtual Masterclass series.

Melbourne Business School (MBS) is a premier provider of management education, renowned for its strong global reputation and connection to the University of Melbourne. With a rich history dating back to 1963, MBS offers world-class programs that blend academic excellence with practical business insights. MBS is where academic rigour and the relevance of the business world come together to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, research insights and skill to lead and make an impact.

This series is designed to help finance professionals and leaders navigate complexity with confidence and authenticity. Through practical insights and evidence-based approaches, participants will strengthen their ability to inspire, influence, and adapt in dynamic environments. The program focuses on building resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and developing the mindset and skills needed to contribute and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving world.

Delivered monthly, each 1-hour virtual masterclass can be purchased as individual sessions or as a bundle. Registered participants will also receive a recording and post-session summary.

MASTERCLASS BUNDLE: Enjoy 10% off when you purchase any three sessions together. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

November 2026: Building Interpersonal Skills and Relationships in the Digital World

This session focuses on building interpersonal Skills and Relationships in the Digital World. Participants will explore strategies to build relationships when working remotely online with co-workers, customers, and clients.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Identify the forms of digital communication hardware and how avenues of communication options impact on personal connection and relationship building
• Demonstrate how to build trust online through understanding the simple principles of authentic communication
• Outline how to build and maintain professional relationships in the ever-evolving digital landscape

Once registered, your details including name and email address will be disclosed to Melbourne Business School (MBS), enabling you to receive notifications. By registering you acknowledge and agree to your details being disclosed to MBS.

You will receive direct correspondence from MBS, containing important information such as your login details, course material and instructions to access the virtual masterclass recording.

IMPORTANT: These sessions are recorded and made available to others. By participating, you acknowledge and agree to your participation being recorded. While we encourage you to ask questions and engage, please be mindful to not share personal information, unless you are happy for that information to be shared with others who view the session recording.

CPA Australia handles your personal information in accordance with the CPA Australia Privacy Policy.

For information about how your personal information is handled by Melbourne Business School, please refer to the Melbourne Business School Privacy Policy.

CPA Members only

CPA Australia is proud to partner with Melbourne Business School for the delivery of the CPA Australia Lead with Impact – Virtual Masterclass series.

Melbourne Business School (MBS) is a premier provider of management education, renowned for its strong global reputation and connection to the University of Melbourne. With a rich history dating back to 1963, MBS offers world-class programs that blend academic excellence with practical business insights. MBS is where academic rigour and the relevance of the business world come together to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, research insights and skill to lead and make an impact.

This series is designed to help finance professionals and leaders navigate complexity with confidence and authenticity. Through practical insights and evidence-based approaches, participants will strengthen their ability to inspire, influence, and adapt in dynamic environments. The program focuses on building resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and developing the mindset and skills needed to contribute and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving world.

Delivered monthly, each 1-hour virtual masterclass can be purchased as individual sessions or as a bundle. Registered participants will also receive a recording and post-session summary.

MASTERCLASS BUNDLE: Enjoy 10% off when you purchase any three sessions together. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

December 2026: Managing Unconscious Bias 

This session is focused on exploring the concept of managing unconscious bias. Participants will explore the potential impact this bias can result in making decisions, influencing others without realising it.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Explain the concept of unconscious bias and how it impacts the workplace
• Discuss how unconscious bias affects the way people perceive and process information and how this impacts decision-making
• Explain the concept of micro behaviours and how they affect others

Once registered, your details including name and email address will be disclosed to Melbourne Business School (MBS), enabling you to receive notifications. By registering you acknowledge and agree to your details being disclosed to MBS.

You will receive direct correspondence from MBS, containing important information such as your login details, course material and instructions to access the virtual masterclass recording.

IMPORTANT: These sessions are recorded and made available to others. By participating, you acknowledge and agree to your participation being recorded. While we encourage you to ask questions and engage, please be mindful to not share personal information, unless you are happy for that information to be shared with others who view the session recording.

CPA Australia handles your personal information in accordance with the CPA Australia Privacy Policy.

For information about how your personal information is handled by Melbourne Business School, please refer to the Melbourne Business School Privacy Policy.