May 27, 2026 – 5.00amIt’s not about trust falls in the bush, or weekends spent strolling the golf course – the modern Australian executive “retreat” is focused on unlearning rigid self-protective leadership styles and real-world problem-solving.Employer investment in leadership and management training is growing in Australia, with survey data from the Australian HR Institute showing it is the second-highest training priority for employers. And plans to increase spending rose between 2024 and 2025.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles