IPS Program Boosts Leadership Across WA’s Transport Network—Here’s How

At IPS, we know that great leadership doesn’t just happen—it’s developed, nurtured, and continuously refined.

That’s why we’re proud to deliver programs that go beyond theory and create real, lasting impact across organisations and communities.

Executive Lead Jeremy Sorenson (below photo) has been working closely with the Public Transport Authority (PTA) to deliver the First Level Leadership Program—a targeted initiative designed to strengthen leadership capability at the State transport agency.

The goal? To build high-performing teams that drive better outcomes not just within PTA, but for the Western Australian public who rely on its services every day.

“The program is all about improving the effectiveness of leaders,” Jeremy explains.

“By equipping people with the skills to lead themselves and their teams more effectively, we can make a real difference—both in the workplace and beyond.”

The program begins with a diagnostic assessment, helping participants identify their individual strengths and areas for growth.

Through a series of workshops spread over four months, emerging leaders are guided to reflect on their leadership approach, challenge their assumptions, and develop practical strategies they can implement immediately.

One of the core focuses is on “leading self”—a concept Jeremy believes has transformational power.

“It doesn’t just change how you work; it changes how you live,” he says.

The program’s structure encourages long-term, systemic change.

By replicating the training with multiple cohorts over several years, IPS helps PTA build a critical mass of skilled leaders capable of positively influencing organisational culture.
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“That’s how culture shifts—in a real and sustainable way,” says Jeremy.