Are you part of a standards committee working on critical technologies? Keen to broaden your knowledge of Australia’s interests and learn how to better influence outcomes?
We are offering a Tech Standards Training Program to help develop skills and knowledge in:
- negotiation
- cultural intelligence
- geopolitics.
We want Australia to be at the forefront of new technologies. That’s why we’re supporting Australian experts to develop high-quality international technical standards. Our goal is to shape how we develop and adopt new technologies. We want international standards for technologies on our List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest to reflect Australia’s interests and expertise.
Training on different topics will be on offer until June 2026. You can apply at any time to join the program.
Upcoming training
We’re running highly interactive online training sessions involving theory and practical components. Leading experts in their subject areas will run each workshop.
The Geopolitics of International Standards
This 2.5 hour seminar-style workshop will cover:
- the concept of geopolitics
- how geopolitical rivalry in technology is reshaping the international system
- an analytical framework to observe and understand how standards can be sources of geopolitical power
- discussion on how to preserve the core principles of standards setting.
Advanced Negotiation for Standards Committees
This one-day workshop will cover:
- the principles of influence in multi-party negotiations
- how to engage across cultural barriers, using the universal skills of influence, trust-building, coalition-building and negotiation
- a tailored case study, exercises and discussion of the specific challenges that standards makers encounter, and how best to apply these skills.
Cultural Intelligence
This 6-hour workshop will run over 2 days and cover:
- exploring one’s own and other cultural contexts, driving values and communication challenges
- strategies to maximise effective communication in international standards forums
- practising cultural competency skills in the virtual classroom
- guided group discussion with other Australian standards makers, linked to your own cultural experience.