About us
Australia’s #1 Most Effective Learning Solutions for Change Leadership
OUR COMPANY
Corporate Speak: At Outback Initiatives, we’ve been facilitating change through experiential learning for over 26 years. Outback Initiatives is owned by Ausworks, an international human resources consultancy based in Perth, Western Australia.
We provide outcomes-based consulting, custom corporate and government training, and personal development programs designed for executives, women, youth and rural communities. Our solutions help organisations to navigate change effectively, engage stakeholders for social impact and build agile and high performing teams.
We are an accredited tour operator and award-winning small business with over 35 experienced facilitators and staff, with a proven track record for immediate and sustainable results. Over 10,000 leaders have benefited from our group experiential learning programs.
Our Speak: We’ve been around the block a few times and with 26 years of experience behind us, we’re really good at what we do.
Contemporary Leadership is confusing. We need to be humble, yet bold. Vulnerable, yet strong. So many contradictions and let’s face it, we’re only human. Most of us humans operate unknowingly in patterns of behaviour which may or may not be serving us and those around us. It’s our job at Outback to help them identify those patterns, capitalise on the ones that are working and get rid of the ones that aren’t… essentially making the individual more effective and authentic leaders. What that means for an organisation is less hassle and more ‘agile’ leaders able to manage change and their teams more efficiently.
OUR VISION
Corporate Speak: Our vision is to become one of the world’s foremost companies facilitating change leadership through experiential learning—creating positive and lasting impacts on people, organisation and their communities.
Our Speak: Individuals have a ‘life-changing’ experience which shapes their leadership and way of being for the rest of their lives. This includes providing participants with a ‘regenerative’ experience, while also challenging their assumptions and their perceived capabilities. We bring them to a place where they identify what needs to change and why, in order to live their lives according to their own values. We provide CLARITY, no matter what you’re looking for.
OUR VALUES
Corporate Speak: Integrity, Compassion, Connection.
Our speak:
Integrity: Doing what we say we’re going to do – honestly and responsibly.
Compassion: We care deeply and passionately about the environment in which we operate and live, our place in the world and treating all living beings with respect and kindness. This is the foundation of everything we do.
Connection: With ourselves, with the land upon which we walk and with others on a much deeper level to bring real meaning to the word ‘relationship‘.
Our job isn’t to share our values, it’s to connect you to yours. We get you thinking about what is important to you, identify what they are… and if you’re aligned with them or not, we help you find the way to make the changes you need to be aligned.
OUR SERVICES
Corporate Speak: We believe in providing our enterprise clients the means with which to achieve optimal performance through investment in their best asset: their people. We deliver service and value for clients seeking integrated solutions that fulfil strategic outcomes in their organisation.
Our Speak: We understand no two organisations or people are alike. The ‘journey’ is different for all of us and all change takes time and effort. We’re not going to waste your time with useless management ‘weasel words’ which are spouted by every second management consultant. That’s why we don’t offer 1/2 day leadership workshops which are a complete waste of time and effort. If you’re serious about leadership, you’ll invest the time.
Ours is an unusual but highly effective process which enables people to really look at themselves and how they operate – all organisational change starts with the individual, and the individual needs to start with self-awareness.
In a nutshell, we offer CLARITY.
| STRATEGIC FOCUS | INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS |
|---|---|
| Personal Development | Experiential Learning Programs |
| Leadership & Team Development | Organisational Development Consulting |
| Change Management | Cultural and Behavioural Assessments |
| Gender & Cultural Diversity | Facilitation and Training |
| Community & Stakeholder Engagement | Coaching and Mentoring |
| Strategic Planning & Implementation | Strategic Planning Coaching |
OUR CLIENTS
We believe in building long-term relationships with all of our clients and are privileged that many have stayed with us for over ten years or more.
We’re interested in working with individuals and organisations who can think outside the box... who accept that they need a challenge to take their leadership to the next level, and they’re prepared to do the hard work.
If you’re after a quick fix, we can recommend other service providers who can help you. We’re in it for the long-haul because we know change takes time and effort.
Learn more about how we create impact with our clients through testimonials and case studies.
OUR AWARDS & ACCREDITATIONS
To work with us to partner with an accredited and award-winning small business owned and operated in Australia.
- Tourism Commercial Operator License (Australian Tourism Quality Assured)
- Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPAW) Operator License
- 2014 Commonwealth Bank North West Metro Small Business Awards: Best Educational Services Winner
- 2015 Commonwealth Bank North West Metro Small Business Awards: Business of the Year Winner
- 2015 Belmont Small Business Awards: Business Woman of the Year Winner and Best Enterprise Finalist
- 2015 Australian Small Business Champion Awards: Educational Services Finalist
- Endorsed by adventure explorer, author and speaker Sir Ranulph Fiennes
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