The Pro Forum

10/12/2025

📢 Holiday Closure Notice
Our offices will be closed from 15 December 2025 to 12 January 2026 for the Christmas and New Year break.

We wish you a safe and happy festive season, and we look forward to supporting your learning journey in 2026.

10/12/2025

💡 Are you still treating your business cases like risk logs?
This article argues it’s time to flip the script and write them as opportunity blueprints, highlighting growth, value and potential instead of only threats.
👉 Read more: https://theproforum.com/stop-writing-business-cases-as-risk-logs-start-writing-them-as-opportunity-blueprints/

Written by: Phil Sealy – The Pro Forum Community of Practice Too many business cases read like catalogues of risks. They describe in detail everything that could go wrong yet give only a surface level treatment of the opportunities. The result? Approvers are left hesitant, unconvinced, and often m...

08/12/2025

💡 Did You Know
Pro Leaders Academy RTO 45024 has opened its first short course of 2026 due to popular demand. The Manage Contracts Short Course begins on 9 February 2026, offering practical skills for anyone managing suppliers or contract delivery.

Learn more or enrol here:
👉 https://proleaders.com.au/short-courses/contracts/manage-contracts/

08/12/2025

🚀 Are you ready for a procurement career that truly shows your value?
This article explores how Australia needs to go beyond pay and build real pathways in procurement so the profession becomes one of choice, not chance.
👉 Read more: https://theproforum.com/from-pay-to-pathways-building-australias-procurement-workforce-for-the-future/

Written by: Phil Sealy – The Pro Forum Community of Practice From Pay to Pathways: Building Australia’s Procurement Workforce for the Future In my recent article, Procurement is the Strategic Engine: Why Australia Must Match Global Pay Standards, I argued that competitive remuneration is essenti...

04/12/2025

📘 Thinking about your next career move? Ever wondered if short form credentials could replace a full qualification? This article digs into how micro-credentials are shaking up the education world.
👉 Read more: https://theproforum.com/the-rise-of-micro-credentials-will-they-replace-traditional-qualifications/

Written by: Deric Ma – The Pro Forum Community of Practice The way Australians learn and build their careers is changing. For decades, the traditional pathway was straightforward: complete a qualification through university or TAFE and use that credential to advance professionally. But the landsca...

02/12/2025

💡 Did You Know?
Pro Leaders Academy RTO 45024's Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting is their most popular course, with multiple intakes selling out in 2025. Now, the first intake for 2026 begins on 2 February and enrolments are open.

✔ Nationally recognised qualification
✔ Learn face-to-face or virtually
✔ Ideal for professionals stepping into procurement and contracting

Secure your place today:
👉 https://proleaders.com.au/qualifications/procurement-and-contracting/certificate-iv-in-procurement-and-contracting/

06/11/2025

💡 Strategic procurement isn’t just cost-saving, it’s the engine that powers service delivery across government and business. This article explains why Australia must match global pay standards for procurement professionals if we’re serious about capability.

👉 Read it here: https://theproforum.com/procurement-is-the-strategic-engine-why-australia-must-match-global-pay-standards/

Written by: Phil Sealy – The Pro Forum Community of Practice In today’s risk-sensitive and resource-constrained environment, the need for high-performing procurement capability has never been more urgent. Whether sourcing expertise for a government transformation program or securing materials fo...

04/11/2025

🚀 Kickstart 2026 with Pro Leaders Academy RTO 45024’s most popular program!
Their Certificate IV in Procurement & Contracting is the first course of the year, beginning 2 February 2026.

Spots will fill quickly, so if your team or colleagues are considering advancing their skills, now is the perfect time to enrol.

👉 Learn more and secure your place here: https://proleaders.com.au/qualifications/procurement-and-contracting/certificate-iv-in-procurement-and-contracting/

03/11/2025

Stronger conversations builds stronger teams.
Next time a colleague disagrees with you, try asking: “Can you tell me more about your view?” You’ll be surprised what opens up when curiosity replaces judgment.

03/11/2025

Leadership isn’t a title - it’s influence.
The best leaders lift others up, listen first, and model the behaviour they want to see. Who helped you become a better leader? Tag them below 👇

30/10/2025

We would like to share a glowing testimonial from one of 's students.

⭐ Student Spotlight: Jamie’s Experience ⭐
“This is the best course I have ever done. I have learnt so much about government and myself during this course. I would recommend to anyone coming into the government environment to seek this training and gain the knowledge and tools Phil can provide.” – Jamie

Want to hear more real stories from people who have trained with Pro Leaders Academy RTO 45024?

👉 Read and watch more testimonials here: https://proleaders.com.au/testimonials/

28/10/2025

Problem: Planning team professional development for 2026 can be tricky with schedules, course availability, and deadlines.

Solution: Pro Leaders Academy RTO 45024 has added their initial 2026 courses to the website calendar, and all courses are now open for enrolment.

Organisations can also request dedicated courses for their teams, tailored to preferred dates. Followers are encouraged to keep an eye on Pro Leaders Academy’s socials and calendar as more courses will be added throughout the year.

Plan your team’s 2026 learning now:
🔗 https://proleaders.com.au/