Australia
Transforming Organisations and Their Leaders Since 1976.
We help organisations hire, promote, and develop exceptional leaders here in Australia – and globally. From first-time managers to C-suite executives, our commitment is to be by your side to help you tackle leadership challenges that impact every critical moment from your 480-minute workday to the 480 months spanning your leadership career.
Tel: 1800 035 604 Email Us Get Directions Media RoomWelcome to DDI Australia
We invite you to spend a few minutes getting to know us, and our approach to leadership.
Australian organisations are faced by a constant state of complexity. Disruption is in full force – and the management skills of the past will no longer cut it. It’s clear that a new kind of leadership is needed to propel organisations forward. Whether your charter is driving transformation and innovation, building an inspiring culture and purpose, boosting employee engagement and retention, or driving D&I initiatives (plus much more), we are here to help you make a difference and achieve outstanding results through your biggest asset – your people.
Australia Resources
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Prepare your leaders with the 5 skills they need to motivate, support, and drive the performance of remote and hybrid teams.
ON-DEMAND WEBINAROn-Demand Webinar: Making Hybrid Work
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Off the back of DDI Australia's recent 5-Star L&D Award win, HRD interviews Dominique Powrie, Managing Consultant, on the topic of hybrid work and blended learning.
VIDEODominique Powrie shares the 'secret sauce' for hybrid learning
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Everything you need to know to help leaders develop stronger virtual leadership skills.
GUIDEThe Ultimate Guide to Virtual Leadership
How is Leadership Stacking up in Australia and New Zealand?
When we launched the Global Leadership Forecast survey in February of 2020, we had no idea what our world would face. We were able to capture responses from both before and during a global pandemic. What came through clearly in this year’s study is that organisations in Australia and New Zealand are gearing up for an era of constant crisis, where if leaders want to succeed, they must also be ready to rapidly gain new skills and change.
In this special Australia and New Zealand report, uncover key trends and learn talent best practices backed by research to guide the future of leadership at your organisation.
See our full list of global resources
Featured Solutions
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It's time to pivot, not pause.
CHALLENGESVirtual Leadership Development
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Give your people the skills to lead change.
CHALLENGESTransformational Leadership
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Equip leaders to create a culture where people want to stay, excel, and grow.
CHALLENGESOrganisational Culture
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Identify diverse talent. Create an inclusive environment.
CHALLENGESDiversity and Inclusion
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Hire, Promote, and Develop Exceptional Leaders
SOLUTIONSView All Solutions
The Leadership Development Playbook
Explore trends and proven best practices to design powerful development experiences in a disruptive leadership development landscape.
Our playbook will help you:
- Spot the trends disrupting leadership today
- Understand common challenges leadership development teams face
- Explore new perspectives to reimagine your approach to developing leaders
- Tap into 5 best practices to deliver high-impact leadership experiences
- Create blended learning journeys in multiple formats
DDI’s Award-Winning Leadership Development Solutions
In and out of lockdowns. High levels of burnout. Increased expectations for flexible work. The world of work in Australia has changed forever – and like it or not – the hybrid workplace is here to stay.
But great leadership depends on human connection. That’s why it’s so important that leaders learn together. And it’s why the traditional classroom format has always been king for leadership development. In-person or virtual, we have the leadership development solution to suit your needs in the hybrid world.
Recently named a 5-Star Learning and Development provider and awarded gold for our virtual classroom learning format by HRD Australia, we have been recognised as a top performer in the learning and development landscape in Australia. Explore what we’ve designed for you—or we’ll help you design your own leadership program.
The program has given assistant nurse unit managers more confidence, more opportunities, much more support, and more in-role development. We’ve built confidence. We’ve built capability at that level
— Maree Feery, Executive Director, People and Culture, Epworth HealthCare
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Client Public Workshops
DDI’s certification workshops are designed to build capability and enhance your ability to drive business impact for your organisation. Workshops are held in Sydney and Melbourne and are intended for the purpose of individuals within prospect and client organisations. Discounts are available for multiple registrations.
Facilitator Certification Process Workshop—Become an accredited DDI Facilitator to deliver over 60 award winning leadership development courses.
Targeted Selection®: The Art and Science of Behavioural Interviewing—Become a confident interviewer using the world’s most proven, accurate behavioural interviewing system.
Targeted Selection®: Trainer—Become an accredited TS Trainer to implement the world’s most proven, accurate behavioural interviewing system in your organisation.
Meet Our Local Team
Our DDI Australia team bring a unique intersection of expertise across people and culture, consulting and business leadership roles undertaken all over the world. This positions us to be able to deeply relate with and truly understand both Australian organisations and multinationals across a range of industries. Leveraging world-class research and cutting-edge, evidence-based methodologies, we are passionate about partnering with organisations to change mindsets and curate meaningful leadership experiences that not only drive business impact – but create better leaders and the communities they serve.
Sophia Andritsos
General Manager, DDI AustraliaSoph is your guru on talent and succession management, executive assessment, leadership development, selection processes and systems and job analysis.
Dominique Powrie
Managing Consultant, DDI AustraliaDom is a trusted advisor to executive-level leaders where she develops future-fit leaders ready to navigate risk, inspire others, drive transformation and achieve results.
Steph Fergusson
Principal ConsultantSteph is highly experienced in designing and delivering leadership development and talent management intitiatives that build organisational capability and drive performance.
Julie Hogan
Director - Marketing, Culture and Client Success, DDI AustraliaJulie is your expert on developing and executing global marketing strategies, cultivating a growth culture and driving successful client initiatives.
Additional Office Information
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Sydney, Australia
DDI-Asia/Pacific International, Ltd. (Sydney)
Level 6, 107 Mount Street, North Sydney, New South Wales, 2060, Australia
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Melbourne, Australia
DDI-Asia/Pacific International, Ltd. (Melbourne)
Level 19, 15 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
recommended Resources
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DDI's Frontline Leader Project explores research behind the anxiety of frontline leaders.
RESEARCHFrontline Leader Project
34 min
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Leadership development may seem like the last thing on anyone’s mind as organisations struggle to ensure business continuity during these times. But good leadership is needed now more than ever.
WEBINARTime to Pivot: Designing Virtual Leadership Experiences
60 min
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Becoming an executive means many things, including having to become more comfortable with ambiguity and anxiety. (Episode 15)
PODCASTAmbiguity, Anxiety, and Attention: Becoming an Executive
27 min