Fernleaf Learning Workshops
Fernleaf Learning workshops provide a focused environment for exploring practical approaches to leadership, governance and stewardship in working with data. Delivered in small groups, these sessions support discussion, reflection and practical understanding in organisational contexts.
Participation Options
Fernleaf Learning programs can be experienced individually or as part of a broader learning pathway.
Workshop Participation
Fernleaf Learning workshops provide a focused environment for exploring leadership, governance and stewardship in working with data. Delivered in small groups, these sessions support discussion, reflection and practical understanding in organisational contexts.
Current workshops include:
• Leading Through Data
• Data Governance in Action (coming soon)
• Enabling Data Stewardship (coming soon)
Each workshop explores a distinct aspect of organisational capability in working with data.
Online Program + Workshop (Recommended Learning Pathway)
Build capability progressively through a structured learning journey that combines foundational knowledge with practical application.
Online Program (Impactful Data Leadership)
Establish a strong foundation in data-informed leadership through the comprehensive online program.
Participants build shared language, concepts, and confidence prior to attending the workshop.
In-Person Workshop
Apply learning in a facilitated environment focused on discussion, reflection, and real-world leadership scenarios. The workshop is designed to deepen understanding and translate knowledge into practice.
Continued Learning
Participants retain access to the online program following the workshop to reinforce learning and support ongoing capability development.
Participants enrolling in both the online program and workshop may access bundled pricing.
Contact us for package options and participant access at programs@fernleaflearning.com.
Organisational Participation
Organisations may tailor this pathway for teams, with the option to commence with the online program and extend into facilitated workshop delivery.
Group participation options available
Discounts for team enrolments
Private workshop delivery (8–12 participants)
Online program access provided prior to, and following, the workshop
Contact us to discuss organisational participation at programs@fernleaflearning.com.
Leading Through Data
Leading Through Data is an in-person executive workshop designed to strengthen leadership capability in environments where decisions increasingly rely on complex information, evolving digital systems, and growing expectations for accountability.
The session explores the role leaders play in shaping how data is understood, challenged and applied within their organisations. Participants examine how governance structures, decision discipline and leadership behaviours influence the way evidence informs organisational outcomes.
Through practical frameworks, guided discussion and real-world scenarios, the workshop helps leaders reflect on how they create the conditions for responsible data use, effective decision-making and sustainable organisational capability.
Participants will leave with practical insights to support more confident engagement with data, stronger governance awareness, and a clearer understanding of the leadership signals that shape how teams work with information in practice.
What this workshop explores
The leadership role in shaping how organisations work with data
Governance and decision structures that support effective use of information
Recognising common organisational behaviours that weaken evidence-based decisions
Building confidence in questioning, interpreting and applying data in leadership contexts
Strengthening organisational capability in responsible data stewardship
Who should attend
Senior managers and executives
Leaders responsible for strategy, governance or organisational performance
Professionals guiding teams working with data or evidence
Date: 24 June 2026
Format: In-person workshop
Duration: 3.5 hours
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Location: National Press Club, Barton ACT
Limited to 8 participants to ensure a highly interactive executive experience.
Prices are listed in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST.
Further details
Detailed joining instructions and event information will be provided to participants following confirmation of their booking.
Date: 27 May 2026
Format: In-person workshop
Duration: 3.5 hours
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Location: National Press Club, Barton ACT
Limited to 8 participants to ensure a highly interactive executive experience.
Prices are listed in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST.
Further details
Detailed joining instructions and event information will be provided to participants following confirmation of their booking.
Data Governance in Action
Data Governance in Action is an in-person workshop designed to explore how governance structures support responsible data use and effective decision-making within organisations.
The session examines how governance moves beyond policy and compliance to become a practical decision framework that clarifies roles, responsibilities and accountability in working with organisational data. Participants explore how governance supports stewardship, transparency and confidence in how information is managed and applied.
Through practical frameworks and guided discussion, the workshop focuses on translating governance concepts into operational practice. Participants will reflect on common governance challenges and explore approaches that strengthen organisational capability in managing and governing data assets.
Participants will leave with practical insights into how governance structures support responsible stewardship, clearer decision-making and stronger organisational capability in working with data.
What this workshop explores
Data The role of governance in supporting effective organisational decision-making
Understanding governance structures, roles and decision rights
Translating governance principles into practical operational practice
Strengthening accountability and stewardship for organisational data
Recognising common governance challenges and how to address themWho should attend
Who should attend
Managers responsible for governance, risk or compliance
Professionals working with organisational data
Leaders seeking to strengthen governance capability within their teamsData stewards and professionals responsible for organisational data
Coming Soon!
Format: In-person workshop
Duration: 3.5 hours
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Location: National Press Club, Barton ACT
Limited to 10 participants to ensure a highly interactive executive experience.
Prices are listed in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST.
Further details
Detailed joining instructions and event information will be provided to participants following confirmation of their booking.
Enabling Data Stewardship
Enabling Data Stewardship is an in-person workshop designed to build practical understanding of stewardship roles and responsibilities in managing organisational data.
The session explores how stewardship supports responsible management of data assets across their lifecycle, ensuring information remains accurate, trusted and fit for purpose. Participants examine how stewardship operates alongside governance structures to support accountability, collaboration and effective data practices.
Through practical frameworks and real-world discussion, the workshop focuses on the behaviours, responsibilities and organisational conditions that enable effective stewardship. Participants will reflect on how stewardship roles support data quality, governance and organisational capability.
Participants will leave with greater clarity about stewardship responsibilities and practical insights into how stewardship strengthens the way organisations manage and use data.
What this workshop explores
The role of governance in supporting effective organisational decision-making
Understanding governance structures, roles and decision rights
Translating governance principles into practical operational practice
Strengthening accountability and stewardship for organisational data
Recognising common governance challenges and how to address them
Who should attend
Data stewards and professionals responsible for organisational data
Managers supporting governance and stewardship practices
Teams seeking to strengthen organisational data management capabilityUnderstanding the purpose and role of data stewardship
Coming Soon!
Format: In-person workshop
Duration: 3.5 hours
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Location: National Press Club, Barton ACT
Limited to 10 participants to ensure a highly interactive executive experience.
Prices are listed in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST.
Further details
Detailed joining instructions and event information will be provided to participants following confirmation of their booking.
The Hub
Fernleaf Learning workshops are held at the National Press Club, located in Barton, Canberra. The venue is centrally positioned within the parliamentary and government precinct and is easily accessible by car, taxi or public transport.
Detailed location information is provided on the map below. Participants will receive joining instructions prior to the workshop.
National Press Club
16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600