ABOUT US
Above-the-Line Training Associates (ATL) produces programs that are in keeping with the principles of Authentic Leadership Theory. Our logo graphic represents the moral compass so essential to Authentic Leader behaviours of:
- openness and transparency,
- a well develop self-awareness,
- A genuine concern for the welfare and development of team members, and
- the taking on of personal accountability and responsibility for the welfare of team members, consumers and the organisation itself.
When someone operates from above the line, they view life through the lens of a creator, as someone who is able to impact and learn from their environment, interpreting life through a “by me” lens. In other words, they are authentic in dealing with team members, members and leaders of other teams and the entire organisation. Authentic leaders are open, curious, and committed to learning.
Authentic leadership doesn’t come naturally to us, because we have to work hard to achieve above-the-line thinking and above-the-line behaviours. When we do though, above-the-line behaviour most looks like taking ownership, accountability, and responsibility for one’s actions.
The most important job of an authentic leader is to recognise above-the-line and below-the-line thinking in order to know if they are above or below the line.
By recognizing a lack of above the line behaviours, the leader can start to shift their thinking from below the line thinking to above the line thinking and importantly develop their teams to do similarly.
Authentic leaders are committed to furthering the quest for greater authenticity and ethicality of those currently in leadership roles or aspiring to achieve leadership roles in healthcare or social care.
At Above-the-Line Training Associates, we offer online courses and that you can undertake as self-directed learning or with group or individual learning facilitation. Also, we offer individual coaching towards you leadership learning needs and aspirations.
If you have a specific learning need and you believe it will also be applicable to others in a leadership position or aspire to one, please contact us and we will give your proposal due consideration. You can send your enquiry by email to [email protected] for confidential advice in courses and modules or coaching customised to your needs.
Dr Richard Olley
PhD JD MHA FCHSM CHE
Richard commenced his career in health services as a Registered Nurse and worked in mental health, emergency, operating room, and intensive care,
Richard has over 30 years of experience in leadership and management of Australia’s public and private healthcare sectors. His career and experience are at CEO, senior executive, consultant, and board member levels.