matthew flinders anglican college

courageous conversations

OrganisationAL Profile

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is a leading independent co-educational school on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, providing Prep to Year 12 education in a values-driven, high-achieving environment.

Grounded in Anglican principles, the College is known for its strong academic outcomes, exceptional co-curricular programs, and a deep commitment to student wellbeing and pastoral care. Through a balanced focus on academic excellence, character development, service, and leadership, Flinders nurtures confident, compassionate, and capable learners who are well prepared to contribute positively and lead purposeful lives beyond the classroom.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Matthew Flinders Anglican College partnered with the Australian Leadership Academy (ALA) to deliver a tailored development program for its Business Delivery and Operations Team. The program was designed to strengthen leadership capability, foster collaboration, and support the team in navigating complex, adaptive challenges within a dynamic school environment.

Central to ALA’s approach was its unique agenda-setting process, which invited participants to identify their most significant adaptive challenges. This ensured the program was highly relevant, participant-driven, and aligned with real-time organisational needs.

The program focused on building competence and confidence in courageous conversations, equipping team members with tools to engage in open, constructive dialogue around performance, change, and collaboration.

Through practical learning, coaching, and peer engagement, participants developed their leadership practice, deepened trust within the team, and developed strategies to work with clarity, empathy, and accountability.

Matthew Flinders Anglican College
Business Delivery and Operations Team

 

 business delivery
and
operations team Program Feedback

ALA’s program was motivational
and challenging?

92% strongly Agree

ALA’s approach supported the
needs of the BD and OT team?

91% strongly Agree

The BD and OT team actively
participated in the program?

95% strongly Agree

ALA’s leadership facilitator was
credible and effective?

98% strongly Agree

 “The structure around having difficult conversations and where to begin.
It made it much less daunting and more practical”

Mikaela Khoury
Head of Accounting

Program outcomes:

To what extent would you recommend the Australian Leadership Academy?

92% highly recommend

  • Greater Confidence in Courageous Conversations
    Team members developed the mindset and practical tools to engage in honest, respectful dialogue

  • Active Listening and Openness
    A renewed focus on listening deeply, encouraging open communication, and creating space for feedback and reflection

  • Structured Approach to Difficult Conversations
    A structured process to provide clarity for addressing sensitive issues constructively

  • Personal Accountability
    Team members practiced maintaining personal accountability and presence

  • Supportive Team Culture
    A shared commitment to creating an environment where feedback is welcomed, time and space are respected, and communication is intentional

  • Collaboration and Teamwork
    Stronger emphasis on working together, being mindful of others’ needs, and contributing to a cohesive, high-performing team

These outcomes reflect a shift toward more purposeful, open, and values-aligned leadership across the team.

“great faciliTator who kept the content engaging”

Kathryn Llyod
Business Delivery and Operations Team

“THE workshop was engaging and excellent”

Kurt Engelbrecht
Business Delivery and Operations Team

 Australian leadership academy clients