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TASMANIAN LEADERS YEARBOOK 2011

www.tasmanianleaders.org.au TASMANIAN LEADERS YEARBOOK 2011 Contents Our Mission...... 3 Our Values...... 4 About Tasmanian Leaders INC...... 5 About the Tasmanian Leaders Program...... 5 Program Outcomes...... 6 Message from the ChaiR...... 8 Reflections on the TLP Journey by Dean Mundey...... 10 Employer endorsements of TLP...... 42 2011 Community Projects...... 44 Skillsbank...... 48 leadership champions...... 49 Thank you...... 49 TLI Board Members...... 50 TLP Alumni Sub-Committee Report...... 53 Designed by Our Partners...... 55 Richard Crawford, Co-Founder Henry Jones Art Hotel, presenting ‘Leaders as Custodians of a Brand’, Friday October 14. Our Mission Tasmanian Leaders is valued as a key contributor to the Tasmanian economy and community through promoting leadership, facilitating networks and providing sought–after programs.

3 2011 Graduates at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Saturday April 16 L-R Ruth Forrest, Phillip Dewis, Poppy Fay, Guy Robertson and Jo Tubb. Our Values In all that we do we will: • be authentic, professional and businesslike • celebrate difference in people, potential and perspective • be inclusive and participant and outcome focused • foster a volunteer ethic and community commitment, AND • have a long term focus, be creative and look for new solutions.

4 Poppy Fay and Simon Chandler at Parliament House, Friday March 4. About Tasmanian Leaders Tasmanian Leaders Inc. (TLI) is a not–for–profit incorporated association governed by a board of volunteer professionals, many of whom established the Inc. program. TLI annually delivers the Tasmanian Leaders Program (TLP), manages the Skillsbank initiative, and supports the TLP Alumni while also remaining committed to community leadership and Tasmanian leaders more generally. About the Tasmanian Leaders

The inaugural Tasmanian Leaders Program was offered Program in 2007 and since then each program has exceeded the expectations of those involved. Over this time, TLI has The Tasmanian Leaders Program actively develops the had the opportunity to refine elements of the program leadership talents of established and aspiring leaders and introduce new initiatives. The program will continue through an intensive eleven month professional to be offered on an annual basis to develop leaders and personal development program. Over the year, with a commitment to professional and community participants meet at regular intervals to explore critical leadership, and encourage those leaders to pursue their issues facing . This is done through seminars, careers here in Tasmania. panels, field trips, case studies and retreats which expose participants to over 200 business and community leaders, Participants are selected through an application and experts and critical thinkers. The result is a unique and interview process which occurs between September life changing experience that achieves positive outcomes and October, with the program running from mid– for participants, their employers and Tasmania. February to mid–December. 5 Program Outcomes • More effective, • A greater productive and connection with, informed leaders in and sense of their professions: commitment to, business, industry, Tasmania by the politics, the participants public sector, the community and the • Implementation of arts, and for our four successful State community or business development projects undertaken by participants each year

6 • Longer retention • Creation of new in Tasmania of, and business, commercial therefore greater and community contribution from, opportunities some of those participants who • Expanded network leave Tasmania of nationally and globally influential • Retention in Alumni who remain Tasmania of some committed and participants who connected to otherwise might Tasmania have relocated • Commitment by participants to ongoing community participation 7 Message from the ChaiR 2011 saw us deliver our fifthT asmanian Leaders Program and while the basic structure remains similar to other years, the program content, once again, was unique and tailored to critical issues relevant to Tasmania’s future (as at Development, Tourism and the Arts (DEDTA). We 2011), as well as to the 2011 group of participants. New thank the Government for its key funding and also the speakers, changed topics, varied professional development, Department for the many ways in which it supports TLI diverse venues and different panels are always a feature of and the TLP and the assistance it has given throughout the each year’s TLP. This keeps the program fresh and relevant, transition. however it makes organising the annual program, resource intensive. I mentioned that we officially launched Skillsbank and let me say how pleased we are to have this exciting initiative, In recruiting for the 2011 program, we were thrilled to matching the exceptional skills of our graduates with some receive the highest number of enquiries, highest number of the over 5,000 Tasmanian community organisations, of people attending information sessions and the highest underway. Thanks again to the Tasmanian Community number of applications that we had ever received for Fund for making Skillsbank possible – a program which the TLP. We continued to strengthen the programs not only enables our Alumni to contribute back to the geographical diversity and saw even stronger interest again Tasmanian Community, but also to further enhance their from the North-West Coast. skills and expertise and continue on their leadership The TLP, in many ways, is a challenging program to journeys. It was particularly appropriate that the launch undertake. The program days are long and concentrated was part of the Alumni Congress in Launceston and we and frequently involve lengthy travel before and after thank the Alumni as well as our guest speakers Jean Paul the sessions. The personal and professional development from Leaders for Geelong and our key-note speaker sessions stretch the participants and can also be Jacqueline Pascarl who thoroughly inspired and challenged confronting; the group work is time consuming and all who attended. often intense; and the action learning and participatory To get us to the completion of our fifth program has philosophy means that participants are expected to be involved a tremendous amount of work from many actively engaged at all times. I would like to commend not people. First and foremost, our dedicated Board, who only the participants in completing the program but also each donate a large amount of their ‘spare time’. They all their partners and family, their sponsors and employers. contribute enormously towards the program’s success as Congratulations! well as to the strategy, operation and governance of our 2011 has also been another very busy year for Tasmanian organisation. Leaders Inc. We welcomed a new General Manager - TLP The expert facilitation of Brian Lewis and Gillian Biscoe graduate Angela Driver; opened our Launceston Office; has made another outstanding program possible. We launched Skillsbank and attracted some funding support thank them both for another year’s extraordinary for three years from the philanthropic organisation involvement and for their skill, huge generosity and the WD Booth Charitable Trust; said farewell to our commitment. Skillsbank coordinator Sarah Henty while she went on maternity leave and welcomed Natalie Hayes to take With all the changes in 2011, there were bound to be the Skillsbank reigns; developed and launched a new many challenges and overcoming these would not have website and communications platform; and established, been possible without the huge time and effort of our in conjunction with KPMG, a whole new set of processes Deputy Chair, Anthea Pritchard. Thank you once again to (including our own accounting system), for our finance Anthea for all that she manages to do for our organisation and book keeping. I would like to thank TLP graduate and notwithstanding her demanding job, heavy work-load and KPMG Manager, Sam Horsman, for all his work guiding us busy travel schedule. through this transition and to KPMG for their generosity in Thank you also to our other Board members Bob enabling this. Campbell, Liz Jack, Ian Nelson and Lou Clark all of whom We were also very appreciative this year to see greater contributed extensively over 2011. Unfortunately Ian independence for our organisation following the change Nelson’s term concluded during the year and we thank in structure of financial support from theT asmanian him for all his contributions over the three years that he Government through the Department of Economic has a member of the TLI Board. Ginna Webster, the chair of the TLP Alumni for a few years, replaced Ian in 2011 and the Board is delighted to welcome Ginna to this position and looks forward to working with her. 2011 has once again seen the involvement and impact of our exceptional group of Leadership Champions. These business and community leaders have helped the participants, Alumni and TLI in so many ways and we thank them all for their on-going support. I mentioned that Angela Driver joined us at the beginning of 2011 and let me take this opportunity to thank her

8 on behalf of all the TLI stakeholders for all her hard guest speakers at some of our Linking Sessions. We work and many achievements over the year including a were also very pleased this year to welcome Federal’s number of new financial partners, a new website and a CEO, Greg Farrell as a panellist at a Linking Session on host of other improvements. Tasmania’s brand and impact on our economy. Thank you also to WIN Television which joined us as a major Last and certainly not least, we thank the financial sponsor three years ago and has helped raise our profile sponsors of Tasmanian Leaders, without whose support, each year with the Tasmanian Leaders advertisements the program certainly would not be possible: during our recruitment period. When we presented the TLP proposal to the then 2011 saw us welcome a number of new program Premier, , back in 2004, we explained that partners. I mentioned KPMG earlier and I would also the smaller corporate base in Tasmania meant that we like to thank the Launceston Chamber of Commerce needed the Government’s funding to get the program and Regional Development – Tasmania for started and also envisaged that its on-going support sharing some of their fantastic office space withTLI in would be required. We have been thrilled by the Launceston this year. Thank you too, to the Department broadening of our support base over the years which of Foreign Affairs and Trade which has again provided has enabled the to reduce its some financial support and assisted us with guest contribution both in real terms and proportionately, over speakers. the years. However, the Government remains our most significant funder and we thank them again and also the As I mentioned earlier, completing the TLP is a great DEDTA specifically, for their vital on-going support. achievement. It also marks the early stages of each participant’s future leadership journey. We trust the A huge thank you, also, to our two major cash sponsors, program has better equipped each participant to choose pitt&sherry and the three water boards – Ben Lomond their path and has also introduced them to many people Water, Cradle Mountain Water and Southern Water. who will inspire and help them navigate that journey. We Their financial support and involvement in the program look forward to staying in touch and hearing all about has been a tremendous boost to our organisation and their exciting times ahead. the program in particular. Thank you to the Federal Group which has, once again, provided excellent facilities and significant financial John Perry support for our Residentials and accommodation for Chair, Tasmanian Leaders Inc.

2011 participants at Harvest Moon, Forth Valley, Friday May 12

9 Reflections on the TLP Journey by Dean Mundey 2011 participant Dean Mundey shared his journey with the Tasmanian Leaders Program at the Northern Networking event on August 19, 2011. Below is a copy of his speech, produced with Dean’s kind permission. Thanks Jo and thanks also to David. Without the support Jeff Kennett, one of the most self-assured people I’ve of UTAS, and David in particular, I wouldn’t be here ever met; being overcome by emotion when hearing tonight. of Jacqueline Pascarl’s humanitarian work and then sharing a table with her at dinner; stepping inside North But in fact, it’s thanks to an alumnus of TLP that I’m West Coast businesses and having my perceptions really here. Back in 2009 Meg Archer, whom I worked turned inside out; having an intimate chat with a closely with at the time, asked me to read through transgender sheep shearer from Mole Creek; attending her application for the Tasmanian Leaders Program, a the residentials at Strahan Village and Freycinet Lodge program which I must admit I’d never heard of during and getting to know everyone better, including myself; my then two and a half years in Tasmania. Meg had put having to confront some of the less attractive aspects of together a strong application, so there wasn’t much for my personality while at Freycinet; and most confronting, me to say, but what I recall thinking was “This is a great moving, confusing and inspiring of all: our trip to Risdon program for Meg – just perfect – but there’s absolutely Prison. no way I’d do something like that, I’m not a leader!” – my vision of a leader being so clichéd that I’m too More generally, it’s finding myself being interested, even embarrassed to share it with you. excited, by topics that I would never choose to engage with previously. It’s also the personal, often one on one, Throughout her year in the program Meg would regale interaction we get to have with all sorts of people who me with stories about what she was doing with TLP. I was do all sorts of things. always keen to hear what she had to share, but was very surprised when one day she said, “You should apply” and I can’t really stand up here now, a little over half way I found myself instinctively and immediately saying, “OK, through the program and say what TLP’s done for me. yes, I will”. I’m enjoying the flurries of potential that arise from the experiences we’re having, the stories we’re hearing Only a few months before I had moved to my current and the things that we’re learning, while letting it all sift job, a role that I had taken as I was increasingly through me. One thing it has done, however, is help me underwhelmed by my work life and felt the need to ‘lift feel far more comfortable and confident in exploring the stakes’ and start learning again. Working with the what it means to have influence – in many regards, this 2IC in an organisation as large as UTAS certainly did makes me feel like a new person. lift the stakes and I still spend every day learning. What was unexpected – and fascinated, sometimes amused Anyhow, speculating about what it’s done for me is and often terrified me – was that I suddenly found I only part of the story, given the community projects had influence. What I didn’t necessarily have was the we’re undertaking, our opportunity to contribute to confidence to use that influence, to realise its potential. community organisations through the TLP Skillsbank, and the strong commitment of TLP to make a difference to Given this context it’s probably not surprising that I Tasmania and Tasmanians. Beyond all the learnings and instinctively said, “Yes” to Meg’s suggestion that I apply for experiences, I can’t help feel that it’s the relationships TLP. that we’re making and the latent potential these afford I recently read of some neuropsychology research the Tasmanian community that are going to be the most which shows that if we listen to our intuition we are important legacy of all. more likely to make the best choice when dealing with Personally, I just know that something good is going complex decisions. Undoubtedly choosing to do TLP is to happen, and while, as Peter Ellyard made clear this a complex decision, weighing up the perceived benefits afternoon, the future is uncertain, challenging and exciting, alongside time commitments, financial investment, family TLP is helping us to step into this uncertainty. And that and work demands, and the trepidation that something is what leadership is all about. Rather than the clichés I’d new can bring. My intuition has served me well in this previously tarred it with, leadership is – to me, at least case – as TLP is helping me to realise the potential my – this art of acting in uncertainty and taking others with new position offered. It’s also helped me to make a you. And that’s something I’m really interested in. commitment to Tasmania by learning more about this remarkable place, and it’s extended my relationships So thanks again to my employer David Rich for the outside the relatively small reach of my social and work opportunity to undertake the TLP, to TLI for making all life. this happen, to the other employers for believing in the program and supporting my fellow participants, so many Let me quickly recount to you some of the most of whom are becoming great friends. significant experiences I’ve had so far this year: hearing David O’Byrne’s leadership story, and seeing the person Thanks also to the partners and other supporters of behind the politician; having the chance to question TLP who make this extraordinary experience possible:

10 State Government for their investment in TLP; our major partners: Pure Tasmania, WIN Television, pitt&sherry, Southern Water, Ben Lomond Water and Cradle Mountain Water; our supporting partners: KPMG, Regional Development Australia (Tasmania), Launceston Chamber of Commerce, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and CPR. And also the Tasmanian Community Fund for supporting Skillsbank. And finally, thanks to Meg Archer – by sharing your story you’ve made an enormous difference to me and it’s why I’m so happy to be up here sharing my story with all of you. Thank you.

Dean Mundey Executive Officer Office of theP rovost

11 TLP 2011 Program The 2011 Tasmanian Leaders Program is comprised of eight two-day Linking Sessions and three multi-day Residential Retreats.

Residential Retreats

Session Where Date Opening Residential Strahan Village, Strahan Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 February Mid-year Residential Freycinet Lodge, Coles Bay Friday 15 – Sunday 17 July Closing Residential Cradle Mountain Chateau, Cradle Mountain Friday 9 – Sunday 11 December

LINKING SESSIONS

Governance Friday 4 and Saturday 5 March, 2011 Parliament House, 1Governance in Tasmania, 2011 Mark Thomas Senior Advisor, CPR Facilitator Liberal Member for Denison, Tasmanian Panellist Liberals Helen Burnet Deputy Lord Mayor, Hobart City Panellist Council Jim Wilkinson Independent Member for Nelson Panellist Leadership – the ethical perspective Natasha Cica Director, Inglis Clark Centre for Civil Presenter Society, University of Tasmania Leadership styles Steve Willing Coordinator Organisational Presenter Development, Tasmania Fire Service Public speaking: tips and tricks Jonathon McComb Toast Masters Presenter Reception in President’s Rooms with Sue Smith President, Legislative Council Host Tasmanian Leaders Inc. board members Remember to make a difference: values David O’Byrne Minister for Infrastructure, Workplace Presenter based leadership Relations, Economic Development, Science and Technology Tasmania Together – the community’s Sakura Oddie Project Officer B( enchmarking), Presenter plan for 2020 Tasmania Together Louise Sullivan Board Member, Tasmania Together Presenter The role of debate and dissent in public Russell Pearce Deputy CEO, Integrity Commission Panellist service Simon Allston Ombudsman and Health Complaints Panellist Commissioner, Office of theO mbudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner David O’Byrne Minister for Infrastructure, Workplace Panellist Relations, Economic Development, Science and Technology Alexandra de Blas Principal, de Blas Communications Panellist David Obendorf Veterinarian Panellist Would you, could you, Julie Garland McLellan Non Executive Director Presenter should you join a board? and Board Consultant

12 Economy Friday 15 and Saturday 16 April, 2011 Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Inveresk Agri–food futures in Tasmania: Tony McCall Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Presenter 2collaborative business models Regional Development (IRD), University of Tasmania Commercialising social enterprises and Polly McGee Senior Lecturer in Commercialisation and Presenter social IDEAS Entrepreneurship, University of Tasmania Leadership story Jeff Kennett AC Presenter Leadership for a sustainable Kim Houghton Director, Strategic Economic Solutions Presenter Tasmanian economy Site visit to Aurora Stadium Robert Groenewegen Manager, Inveresk and Guide Aurora Stadium The Australia of tomorrow John Daley CEO, Grattan Institute Presenter The change toolbox Owen Tilbury Business Growth Facilitator, WHK Presenter Business Growth The role of government in economic Amanda Castray Small Business Development Director, Facilitator development Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts Calton Frame Corporate Relations and Sustainability Panellist Manager, Gunns Ltd Joanna Orr CEO, Work and Training Panellist Craig Perkins CEO, Regional Development Australia Panellist (Tasmania) Robert Wallace Chief Executive, Tasmanian Chamber Panellist of Commerce and Industry The Tasmanian economy – challenges Mark Bowles Chief Economist, Tasmanian Chamber Presenter and opportunities of Commerce and Industry Trade policy and perspectives and Edward Sulikowski Director, Department of Foreign Presenter Tasmania’s export performance Affairs and Trade

Business and Innovation Thursday 12 and Friday 13 May, 2011 North West Coast of Tasmania 3Business and Innovation on the NWC Jason Purdie Editor, The Advocate Panellist Penelope Dodd Founder and Project Manager, Produce Panellist to the People Lara Hendriks Regional Manager, Department of Panellist Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts Executive Chairman, Cradle Coast Panellist Authority Leadership story Jacqueline Pascarl Social Entrepreneur, Presenter Operation Angel Leadership story and site tour Lee Whiteley Managing Director, Southern Prospect Presenter Leadership story and site tour Royce Fairbrother Chairman, Fairbrother Group Presenter North West Coast: an overview Janelle Allison Director, Institute for Regional Presenter Development, University of Tasmania, Cradle Coast Campus Site tour Botanical Resources Australia Matthew Greenhill Operations Manager, Botanical Guide Resources Australia Site tour Harvest Moon Neil Armstrong Managing Director, Harvest Moon Guide Simon Drum Senior Manager, Harvest Moon Guide Mark Kable Agricultural Director, Harvest Moon Guide Site tour Haulmax Bob Calvert Global Marketing Manager, Haulmax Guide Site tour Hellyers Road Distillery Mark Littler General Manager, Guide Betta Milk Co–operative Society Ltd

13 Community Friday 24 and Saturday 25 June, 2011 Gagebrook Community Centre, Gagebrook Community safety Ginna Webster Director Community Corrections, Facilitator 4– offenders, victims and sentencing Department of Justice Michael Hill Tasmania’s Chief Magistrate Panellist Simon Paul Coordinator, Clarendon Vale Panellist Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Debra Rabe Manager Victim Support Services, Panellist Department of Justice Glen Woolley Officer–in–Charge, Hobart Division – Panellist Tasmania Police Dinner with Loui’s Van Janelle Kava Loui’s Van, St Vincent de Paul Host Leadership story Janis McKenna CEO, Carers Tas Presenter David Sadler Director, HSE Australia Pacific Barrick Gold Presenter Site visit to Risdon Prison Robert Bonde Acting Assistant Director of Prisons, Guide Department of Justice Jo MaxfieldG eneral Manager, Risdon Prison Complex, Guide Department of Justice Robert McCafferty Correctional Manager, Tasmania Guide Prison Service, Department of Justice Greg Partridge Acting Director of Prisons, Department Guide of Justice Social inclusion – trends and strategies David Adams Professor Management and Innovation, Presenter University of Tasmania Social responsibility – whose responsibility? Rob Woolley Owner, Tasmanian Pure Foods Ltd Presenter Stuart Foster Social Program Secretary, Salvation Army Presenter Speaker at dinner with Loui’s Van Pat Burton Food Program Manager – Tasmania, Dinner Second Bite Guest The science of flourishing: A helicopter Katherine Street Coach, Trainer and Facilitator, Presenter view of the science of happiness People Flourishing World café – personal stories from Leonie Dickson Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer, Panellist different communities Department of Health and Human Services Kiros Hiruy PhD Candidate, Institute for Regional Panellist Development Sharon Jones Educator/Counsellor, Working It Out Panellist Lucy Lester Personal Helpers and Mentors, Anglicare Panellist

Technology Friday 19 and Saturday 20 August, 2011 University of Tasmania, Newnham Augmented reality in action – tour of HIT Julia Mollison Executive Assistant, School of Computing Guide 5Lab (Human Interface Technology) and Information Systems Mark Zasadny Lecturer and Senior Facilitator Guide Simulation, University of Tasmania Implications of the NBN for Tasmania Darren Alexander CEO, Autech Presenter Media training Becher Townshend Managing Director, Font PR Presenter Callan Paske Consultant, Font PR Presenter National Broadband and the Digital Reid Elliot Assistant Director, Broadband, Presenter Economy Communications and Digital Economy Site visit to the School of Nursing Nigel Chong Lecturer – Manager of Simulation Guide Simulation Laboratory Operations and Development, University of Tasmania The future effects of technology Kim Foss Manager, VET Strategies and Product Facilitator Development, The Skills Institute Terry Hannan Clinical Associate Professor, School of Panellist Human Health Sciences, University of Tasmania John McGee Director Digital Futures, Strategy, Enterprise Panellist and Regional Communities Division

14 Luke Manhood Detective Senior Sergeant, Fraud and Panellist e–Crime Investigation Services, Tasmania Police What will Tasmania look like 50 years Peter Ellyard Futurist and Professional Speaker Presenter from now? Leadership story Greg McCann Managing Director, Excentor Presenter

Sustainability Friday 23 and Saturday 24 September, 2011 Entura ( Building) Cambridge and University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay 6Debate: Sustainability is about best Jim McCormack Director, Whetstone Pty Ltd Affirmative practice not innovation Helen Norrie Lecturer, Affirmative School of Architecture and Design, University of Tasmania Greg Barns Barrister, Writer and Company Director Affirmative Leon Compton Presenter, ABC Radio Compere Ian Dunbabin Executive Manager, Service Delivery, Negative Southern Water Phil Harrington Principal Consultant, Climate Change, Negative pitt&sherry Jonathon West Professor and Founding Director, Negative Australian Innovation Research Centre Economic vs. Environmental vs. Social Todd Houstein Executive Officer, Sustainable Living Facilitator Sustainability – are they mutually Tasmania exclusive? Chris Harries Environmental and Social Advocate Panellist Tony Westmore Policy Analyst, Australian Council Panellist of Social Service Elaine Stratford Professor of Economics, Panellist School of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Tasmania Enneagram workshop Michael Field AC Facilitator Sustainability energy in Tasmania Evangelista Albertini Chief Technical and Operations Presenter Officer, Hydro Tasmania Sustainability lessons from Antarctica Tony Press CEO, Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Presenter Co-operative Research Centre Sustainability: an overview and its John Pitt CEO, pitt&sherry Presenter application to modern business Tasmania into the future – a sustainable John Lord Chairman, Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd Presenter environment?

Branding Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October, 2011 School of Architecture and Design, University of Tasmania, Inveresk 7Branding and the Tasmanian economy Roisin McCann Presenter, ABC Radio Facilitator David Byard Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Panellist Association Sinclair Davidson Professor of Economics, RMIT Panellist University Greg Farrell Managing Director, Federal Group Panellist Premier, Tasmanian Labour Party Panellist Terry Long CEO, Minerals Council Panellist Ethics: authenticity and brand damage Rick Marton Brand Engagement Specialist, Effectively Presenter Natural History of the Tasmanian brand Bob Rutherford Deputy Secretary (Energy and Presenter Resources), Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

15 Is Tasmania’s brand sick? Anthea Pritchard Group Marketing and Sales Facilitator How do we get better? Executive, Blundstone Ken Jeffreys Corporate Relations and Tourism Manager, Panellist Forestry Tasmania Nathan Males Founder and Former CEO, Tasmanian Panellist Land Conservancy Kim Seagram Partner/Marketing Manager, Stillwater and Panellist Black Cow Tasmanian Leader of the Opposition, Panellist Tasmanian Liberals Leaders as custodians of a brand Richard Crawford Co–Founder, Henry Jones Art Hotel Presenter Leadership story and case study: Helen Waterworth General Manager, Helen Presenter King Island Dairy Waterworth Enterprises Performance management Sally Dark Director Consulting, KPMG Presenter – inspiring peak performance

Creativity, Culture and Prosperity Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November, 2011 Terrapin Rehearsal Room, Salamanca Arts Centre and Backspace Theatre, Hobart 8Applying creativity to business Josh Nester Head of Strategy, THINK: Education Group Presenter strategy and career planning Creative organisational culture Liz Jack Deputy Secretary, Department of Economic Facilitator Development, Tourism and the Arts Paul Adams Director, Advisory, KPMG – Hobart Presenter Jill Currey Manager, Organisational Learning, University Presenter of Tasmania Creativity in education and the Jan Batchelor Manager State and National Programs, Facilitator workforce of the future Department of Education John Armstrong Philosopher–in–Residence, Panellist Business School Mark Prichard Big Picture School Panellist Martin Rees Partner, KPMG – Launceston Panellist Leigh Tesch Arts and Health Consultant, Facilitator and Panellist Evaluator History and ritual of creativity Neil Cameron Theatre Director, Author, Teacher and Presenter Consultant Humour in the work place Daryl Peebles Senior Communications Consultant, Presenter Corporate Communications, Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts Is creativity and culture the luxury Maree Fudge Partner, RDS Partners Facilitator of a prosperous society? Richard Dowling Senior Economic Advisor, Tasmanian Panellist Premier/Treasurer Jeff Malpas Professor of Philosophy, University of Panellist Tasmania Ian Pidd Artistic Director, Junction Arts Festival Panellist Leadership story Bernadette Black Founding Director, Brave Foundation Presenter Making place – Pechu Kucha Ross Honeywill NEO Consulting Facilitator Jane Bennett Independent Consultant and Non Panellist Executive Director Peter Poulet Tasmanian State Architect Panellist Angela Frost Community Cultural Development Panellist Worker Paul Muller Research Associate, Australian Innovation Panellist Research Centre Tasmania and the NEO economy Ross Honeywill NEO Consulting Presenter

16 17 hile I have no While I have ams hile I totally underestimated the commitment While I totally Ian considers himself very proud and fortunate, to remain in to have been able lucky, somewhat Tasmania and has had many opportunities, with and has had many opportunities, Tasmania support from his family and employers, for personal for and support and employers, his family from g Officer Chief Operatin TLP has enabled Completing the development. professional Ian Ad Inc. Southern Cross Care (Tas) in After being employed him to continue along this path. a clear Ian developed industries, various roles within different working for preference with people in service orientated with his desire to remain within together This, industries. led him to his current Southern role within Cross Tasmania, largest aged care provider; Tasmania’s SCC is Care (SCC). community care services,providing independent living options the His role involves Tasmania. and residential care across management of the state-wide service aspects of the catering and maintenance, IT, overseeing finance, business, a great deal of variety This provides services.other corporate as the basis, (and challenge) within his role on a day-to-day the services and grow improve organisation aims to provide, community. Tasmanian it offers to the and facilities and terms use to words I would There are many of which challenging, experience, TLP describethe jump and enlightening immediately thought-provoking I obtained was the greatest benefit However, to mind. networking the professional and exposure to businesses had the chance to meet not have that I otherwise would or visit. and intellectually the program require (time-wise, would the benefits gained will be long remembered emotionally) whereas the former is already behind me. and valued, the people - the me was definitely The highlight for and those people who opened presenters, participants, It will be from these their doors to us during the year. new connections and what I learned from them that I anticipate will guide and support me into the future, be. that may wherever the realise I fully be some time before While it may the immediate by completing the program, benefits gained my personal in benefit has been the growth perspective, aspects and mind to different eyes the opening of my and the ideas I have of and within the community, of a number also developed I have gained from this. strong relationships with other program participants needed support much who provided to me during and subsequent to completing the program. TLP has the idea of where I will journey into the future, belief and my Tasmania, commitment to my reinforced and resources to the knowledge as a State have that we current and future hurdles that will be placed in overcome the lives bit to ensure I will be doing my I know our way. children that my and of those I impact upon are improved get the same opportunities (or more) that I did. 2011 2011 TLP duates Gra and wledge , asmania, ” to we as a that

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Simon Chandler best describes himself as an enthusiastic asset manager with experience in both the power and rail industries. He holds a degree in Electrical Power Engineering and a Graduate Certificate in Maintenance Management. He has also held a variety of positions in business management. For many years he has volunteered his time to rail preservation societies within the state and for the last three years has been an active volunteer firefighter with the Perth Fire Brigade. He is passionate about his family, his model trains and his collection of early Holden automobiles.

Looking back over the program, I am still amazed by the breadth and depth of experiences I have had and the people I have met. I have a new-found respect and admiration for the many talented people who make this Since participating state the wonderful place that it is. The notable highlights “ for me were meeting many of our influential political in the program I have and civic leaders, whom I normally would not have the chance to meet; and also visiting a number of Tasmania’s innovative businesses. The most unexpected part of the found a new spark of program for me was the opportunity for deep personal reflection, allowing me to challenge a number of beliefs enthusiasm to continue I had about who I am and what I want to achieve in my to make a difference in my life. Since participating in the program I have found a new community. ” spark of enthusiasm to continue to make a difference in my community. The leadership techniques that we have been exposed to throughout the year have certainly helped me to better understand who I am as a leader, what my strengths and weaknesses are, and how I can change to be more effective. The friendships and networks that I have developed will provide opportunities to draw on a variety of skills to facilitate change in my workplace, in both a paid and volunteer capacity.

20 other young peopleintheworkplace. me. and Iwantto set apositive exampletomy peers initiative andtohelpmotivatethosearound inmy work the future. In the nextfew years, Ihopetotake greater tomanagethemany challengesitwillface in organisation willbetterequipmy This typeofsuccessiontraining enthusiasm, resilienceandabilitytoovercome obstacles. now andinthefuture. Ialsohave arenewed senseof morepositivelycontribute –both tomy workplace have ofhow Ican abetterunderstanding ‘step-up’ and Imake tohealthandsocialpolicy.contribution Inow become moreeffective inmy roleandtoimprove the The Tasmanian hashelpedmeto Program Leaders andcommunity.their workplace moreeffectivelybroaden theirskillsetandcontribute to toanyoneI would recommendtheprogram seekingto Idoinhealthandhumanservices. impact ofthework for me, astheyallowed metoconsiderthebroader ‘community’ and ‘sustainability’ were absolutehighlights expectations andmore. LinkingSessionsonthetopicsof and managementtheory. hasmetthese The program ways leadership ofthinking, and tocontemporary issues outsideofmy own field, tonewideasand the program, Ihopedthat itwould exposemeto programs.management andleadership that issimply notavailable orother intheworkplace growth anddevelopment for personal opportunity I believe the Tasmanian aunique offers Program Leaders recognition ofheroutstandingacademicachievement. HonorSocietyin Excellence andGoldenKey International Tasmania, whereshewas admittedtotheDean’s Roleof andMasterofPublic Policy(Hons.) of fromthe University sustainability.services Amanda holdsaBachelorof Arts governance, population, healthandwellbeing, andhealth Her mainpolicyinterestsincludecollaborative healthandsocialpolicyrolessince2003.various in ofHealthandHumanServices Department for the Amanda Dalyhasworked Tasmanian and HumanServices T Senior Analyst, Policy andResearch Daly Amanda asmanian Department ofHealth

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StuartAman Aduac dklanaly d Phil Dewis is a passionate Tasmanian who believes believes who Tasmanian is a passionate Phil Dewis strongly that this island state has a great future. He is married with two young sons and they all enjoy the Tasmanian outdoors as a family. Phil is the outdoors as a family. Tasmanian enjoy the Group Business Development Executive at Blundstone Executive Group Business Development Blundstone Footwear. This is a dynamic role within the company Footwear. that is focused on long term growth and development of on long termthat is focused and development growth roup Business Development Executive Group Business Development Phillip Dewis new markets. Currentlythe launch of a Phil is managing markets. new in 2012. range and a men’s casual school shoe range new market He is also scoping out some new opportunities for He is a senior overseas. and Australia the company within and is member of the management team at Blundstone a passionate is Phil planning. of strategic levels all at involved and leader who uses his endless business professional Phil has comprehensive results. enthusiasm to achieve of both the retail and wholesale business knowledge for marketing flair His natural Australia. within environments ensures his concepts and plans stand out. TLP in 2011 has been one of My experience through the The friendships and relationships that life. the best of my amazing from both a professional been made have I have TLP experience has provided My and personal aspect. me feedback me with a team of people who can offer one This is angle. view from a different or a professional The unexpected returnsof the many from the program. of trustlevel and I have within our group is quite amazing The access experienced never that from a course before. areas is second in so many to leading professionals and was both thought-provoking The year to none. TLP has a great structure and enlightening educational. it is the participants but it work. who make content, personal me to re-establish and TLP 2011 has allowed The course years. the next few goals for professional has armed new tools that will help me me with many that I have One of the biggest revelations these. achieve up to me to change if “It’s from the programtaken is me to look This thought has enabled I want change”. it will and I know differently life areas in my at many topics The many me to be more successful. enable inspired me to be more in the program have covered These include bike issues. about community active access in the Hobart area and a concept around helping of each other and neighbourhoods be more inclusive using their resources to support each other better by on one street at a time. focusing

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StuartPoppy Auc faykland ” ue and vast able unds gro back niq u truly been a u us val Numero hilst politics remains a passion and a way for me for Whilst politics remains a passion and a way sense of trust the group was a within established of highlight and also an unexpected benefit/aspect connection with fellow TLPers and the strong TLPers connection with fellow the program. Many lifelong friendships have been friendships lifelong have Many the program. of our broader community. The deep sense of of our broader community. made, and numerous valuable contacts, across a vast contacts, valuable and numerous made, challenges we face as individuals and as memberschallenges we array of professions, disciplines and backgrounds have disciplines and backgrounds have array of professions, “ a across , contacts fessions, of pro array and disciplines, what hed in been establis have has significant experience. understanding of the current of many issues and been established in what has been a trulybeen established unique and inspiring program in a busy life, and resulted in a deeper inspiring program life, a busy in TLP provided an exceptional opportunityTLP provided personal for learning and growth development, and professional leadership my that developed inspired capacity and current in my me to consider all options and future The program a great provided role(s). professional this the commitment I made to for return on investment significant experience. future in to my TLP will be invaluable The experience of part now politics through the increased contacts that are networkof my and the enhanced understanding and me the TLP has given gained duringknowledge the year. confidence to pursue and personalother professional undertaken I have opportunities. development the Course early Director’s (2012) and Company this year also enrolled in the Graduateertificate C of Business at UTAS. contribution to the State, to increase and enhance my opportunities many after politics also provides life that TLP has encouraged later me to consider and plan for appreciation my TLP has grown life. professional in my a state I am passionate about of the state in which I live; back to. much and a state I plan to give asmania of T Ruth

arliament 2424 Ruth Forrest Council in the elected to the Legislative was as the Independent Member for Tasmania of Parliament Murchison in May 2005 and re-elected unopposed in May Parliamentary She is currently a member of several 2011. Public (Chair), Subordinate Legislation committees including; Estimates A (Chair), Administration Government Accounts, She has servedand Government on Business Scrutiny. many Select Committees including enquiries into Mental Road Safety, Organ Donation, Mining Regulation, Health, Ruth completed Accreditation. and Building Transport Island Nursing in 1982 and Midwiferyher General training in 1984 and has worked as a nurse since 1982. and midwife Ruth has been a She has a Master of Midwifery degree. since of Midwives (ACM) College Australian member of the Association of Childbirth Educators 1989 and the National positions including holding a number of executive Inc., for President and National Delegate Branch Tasmanian of the Fellowship awarded Ruth was both organisations. in 2001. ACM Independent Member for Murchison Independent Member for P HON Forrest StuartHON Aruthucklan forrestd can make apositive changein Tasmania. beyond vocation my andexamineways current whereI industry. This has allowed methefreedomtothink wasthatmy impactisbeyondTLP journey my current to Tasmania. OneoftherealisationsIhadthroughmy effectively inmy family andmake agreatercontribution as Iseektostrengthenmy business, more participate gained throughout TLP have alreadybeenvaluable and my community. The skillsandknowledge Ihave myself andtheroleIplay inmy organisation, my family Through TLP Ihave of gainedabetterunderstanding throughouttheyear. presenters inspirational and tohave ofinformative and hadcontactwithanarray andimpressive groupof ofthisdiverse part Tasmanians tohave tohave beena hadtheopportunity fortunate in the Tasmanian Program. Leaders Iconsidermyself growth. tohave Ithasbeenaprivilege beenaparticipant allowthat form for genuine reflectionandpersonal ofothers.understanding profound self-awareness and where you canundertake than askillsworkshop. Itprovides anenvironment of theseskills. However, the ismuch more TLP journey your visionandgoals. TLP hasprovided mewithmany productive team, aswell asmaintainandcommunicate skillsinordertofoster acohesive and leadership owner ofasmallbusiness itisessentialto have strong ofmy life. experiences most valuable learning As the The Tasmanian hasbeenoneofthe Program Leaders Farmer.co-star ofGourmet and hasasuccessfulmediacareerthatincludeshisroleas passion for Tasmania. Nickistheco-author oftwobooks reflection ofhisdedicationtotradition andqualityhis in premier cheeseexperts Australia. Hisproductsarea Achievement Award. Nickiswidelyregarded asoneofthe 2006. In2011hewas awarded a Tasmanian Community and was madeafellow oftheRichardPratt Foundationin awarded the2004Goddard–SapinJaloustreScholarship the titleofDeliciousMagazineProducer Year. Hewas cheese. ofartisan producers Nickisathreetimefinalist for gained areputationfor beingoneof Australia’s benchmark IslandCheeseCo.he beganquickly theBruny whichvery Fellow). In2001 Nickmoved to Tasmania andin2003 Zealand, theUS, IndiaandEurope(asaQueen’s Trust also travelled withcheeseinNew widelyandworked andPyengana Dairy.Thomas, Hehas MeredithDairy of Australia’s includingRichard bestcheesemakers hiscareer,During withsome NickHaddow hasworked Bruny IslandCheeseCo Managing Director Haddow Nick Within thegroup, thebonds . make thisgreatplaceeven better. thatexistto strength ofitspeopleandtheopportunities revealing tomethedepthof Tasmania’s qualities, the TLP hasalsostrengthenedmy passionfor Tasmania by Tasmania. andinfluencechangein where Icanmake acontribution themselves,brand aswell asseekingoutnewroles how successfully islandcommunities aroundtheworld In 2012Iwillapply for aChurchill Fellowship tostudy great place evenbetter. that and the strength ofitspeople T to me for T strengthened mypassion “ asmania’s TLP has also TLP asmania byrevealing exist to the deptof opportunities q u make alities, the this ” 25

niStuartck hadd Auowckland hile only a While only asmania Steve Henty graduated from UTAS with a Bachelor from UTAS Henty graduated Steve majoring in Entrepreneurship. of Commerce in 2004, Following this he worked two of the major banks Following for in customer relations and corporate/business banking, banking, in customer relations and corporate/business before moving to the small business sector in his current moving before – T Net Sea Freight – role of Finance and Administration Manager. This role Manager. Administration role of Finance and sees a diverse range of skills, from human resources to from human resources sees a diverseof skills, range inance and Administration Manager Finance and Steve Henty beginning, I believe I have greater awareness of my role, role, of my greater awareness I have I believe beginning, colleagues and opportunities work within my place. sharpened my communication, my improved I have a better understanding of and have strategic thinking, and act and process information, othersthe way think, relationships to build to continuing I look forward why. and come across on the journey, with everyone I have that have on the solid foundations to build continuing the program. been laid by communication and advocacy, as well as managing key as well as managing key communication and advocacy, Outside of work Steve financial aspects of the organisation. in community music from a veryhas been heavily involved others both playing and encouraging – a passion early age, that he will continue to follow. Completing the program changed my has completely I and on myself. Tasmania perspective and outlook on a deeper understanding the state of issues affecting have experience, own from my from perspectives removed where I which has created a greater appreciation of me TLP has allowed and what drives me. what I do, live, to reflect on where I fit in and explore inner questions The privilege of sharing knowledge, with better clarity. opinions and perspectives with the 23 other outstanding participants amazing guests has been and uncountable inspired in me the energy and it has to seek a highlight, The Tasmania. and in myself change where it is needed, most unexpected part listening to and was openly and wanting to hear more to help appreciating feedback, I participate who I am and how improve in life. decisions with others me tools to make TLP has given improvement identify strengths and areas for in mind, the value of listening. and most importantly, in myself real sessions provided development The professional opportunities to carry organisation change into my and the energy to implement this change. act , think,

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As State Manager with Volunteering Tasmania, the Tasmania, Volunteering As State Manager with peak body promoting volunteering and best practice volunteer management in Tasmania, Jill Maxwell Tasmania, volunteer management in has responsibility for human resource management, management, human resource has responsibility for olunteering T quality assurance, overseeing organisational activities quality assurance, V and projects and providing leadership to all staff. Jill has leadershipand projects and providing to all staff. State Manager in development background in community an extensive Jill Maxwell both government and not-for-profit organisations supportingboth government and not-for-profit community engagement through positive and facilitating Arts She has a Bachelor of relationships. and effective Work. (Psychology) and Bachelor of Social Leaders Programone of the has been Tasmanian The It challenges you had. most rewarding experiences I have beliefs about leadership and your your whilst building The highlight has as a leader. and effectiveness knowledge been the frameworks and models presented and how The a work in been to apply context. practicalthey have most unexpected part the program of was the people I into great met and the forming of what are developing friendships. The insights and TLP has been a journey of discovery. learningsabout self and others has contributed to a deeper understanding leadership about both personally more confident and capable I feel and professionally. to seeing and look forward Tasmania in contributing to where that contribution me. takes ork and they have w in a orks and

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brettStuart mcd Aucerklanmottd TLP exposed me Voice’ process, which process, Voice’ asmania for five years five and in that asmania for T for the next 5 to 10 years. next the for University’s new strategic plan, setting UTAS’s priorities setting UTAS’s plan, University’s strategic new 2011 seems like a watershed year for me, and TLP and a watershed me, 2011 seems like for year working closely with the Vice Chancellor on the working closely with the has been central to this. Complementing the many Complementing the many has been central to this. survey Dean is currently to lead positive change. opportunities I’ve had in my current job, TLP has opportunities current had in my job, I’ve harnesses the outcomes of an institution-wide staff Campus and coordinated the ‘Your the ‘Your Campus and coordinated helped me make a more wholeheartedhelped me make and effective to different views and many rich views and many thoughts across so to different Despite this array of wisdom domains. different many clear that uncertainty it’s defines our and knowledge, Learning to act in this uncertaintytimes. – with integrity, in all parts – and helping others life of my do the same As someone TLP experience. parthas been a key of my work’ ‘group who has managed to wriggle out of working Learning with my Set has life, throughout my we’ve relationships the is it Indeed, revelation. a been also greatest legacy – and all made that will be the program’s is immeasurable. Tasmania on the impact this will have been in I have had opportunitiestime I’ve and experiences which I facets of By exposing me to so many expected. never a TLP has been like in one very year, intensive Tasmania good As with any state. to the commitment ceremony the unexpected has brought the richest relationship, to Tasmania relationship with as I want my rewards and, I’ve I can’t predict what comes next. be good and long, by that offered especially long been alert to opportunity, seeing the world perspectives from many – through the religion, literature, art, science, education, lenses of work, I’m As I step into 2012, and place. community history, I hope, seeking to create opportunitynow that, in a way more than me. much involves contribution to these tasks while, most significantly, giving most significantly, contribution to these tasks while, me the confidence to exert influence. Melbourne, and now the University of Tasmania where he Tasmania the University and now of Melbourne, In the Rich. David Professor works with the Provost, closely the UTAS developing in Dean has been involved last year contributed Quality a new to rolling out Values, Statement of guided the development UTAS, for Management Framework Newnham the UTAS for of an Urban Design Framework in act

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Swaynetuart mAuurrayleeckland TLP has benefited asmania. asmania. T The program me a greater has also given after a series roles decided of agricultural extension pig farmer to have a go at becoming a free range Guy Robertson is an agricultural scientist who, in 2011, in 2011, Guy Robertson is an agricultural scientist who, and running his own business. Guy and his partner and running business. his own now own Mount Gnomon Farmwhich has quickly own now obertson become Tasmania’s largest free range pig farm. While pig farm. largest free range Tasmania’s become Farm Mount Gnomon the farm specialises in Wessex Saddleback pigs, it is also Saddleback pigs, Wessex the farmin specialises Guy R Owner As of farm breeds animals. home to a number of other rare Guy has a passion farmer, Tasmanian a fourth generation and is part of the next Tasmania ruralfor living and regional farmers on high who are focusing Tasmanian of generation and in his farm Guy shares his passions blog products. value community also through his volunteer roles on a number of Association, Landcare Tasmanian committees including the Trust Centre and the Rare Breeds Environment West North of Australia. TLP was one of the most rewarding experiencesI that learnt a lot more about myself, I have undertaken. have a greater understanding (both good and bad) and have in the future. strengths and skills to utilise my of how The program has made me confident that I can make that I which is something Tasmania, to a difference find exciting. along understandingfaces, the state of the challenges that The biggest highlight with some of the opportunities. was meeting some amazing people from a variety of participants including the fellow that I have backgrounds, formed strong friendships with. The program has also made me more balanced when considering issues facing our business as well, as it gave me greater insights into me as it gave as well, our business ideas along with many the journey of small businesses, My leadership to carryon how forward. the business in TLP through the growth journey beyond will continue role in the community. and my our business w along the journey

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James Sugden is a Tasmanian, born and bred. He born and bred. Tasmanian, James Sugden is a as a Mechanical Engineer in 1998 graduated and has spent much of his adult life travelling the travelling and has spent much of his adult life world. Five years ago he chose to return to his home world. in Tasmania and settle down as a consultant at and settle down Tasmania in pitt&sherry pitt&sherry. James is passionate about Tasmania and its Tasmania James is passionate about pitt&sherry. Mechanical Engineer community. Engineering much we rely has taught him how community. James Sugden on each other to survive world in the and the difference With this to their community. that one individual can make his contribution to increase James would like to the learning, that engineers He strongly believes community. Tasmanian understanding the worldhave a different of the way works that To and that they should have a voice in our community. James has chosen to run Council next Legislative for end, the seat of Hobart. for year Leaders Program from my Tasmanian I heard about My initial reaction was Pitt. John Managing Director, valued the traditional never sceptical as I have highly management leadership heard of and courses that I have changed as I learnedThis opinion experienced before. more about the program from past participants and the information session that was run before. the year that the purpose of the programI discovered seemed more centred on self exploration and community rather than management Tasmania engagement in The program techniques and this was right alley. up my my expectations and delivered up to lived definitely including personality endless content on self exploration, challenging group activities involving profiling techniques; and exposure to intense self reflection; group dynamics; including exploration of and its community, Tasmania industry our challenges, the economy, our government, thought It was intense, and social justice. and community changing. and life provoking TLP is experiencedThe largest from change that I have it was the decision to for Legislative run easy to define: never This is something that I would Council next year. TLP – mainly considered in a million years until I did have be any thought that I would have never because I would this be successful but never good at it and that I would I don’t think this is what John changed. attitude has now Pitt had in mind when he recommended that I consider be that he would the program I don’t believe but pitt&sherry vision disappointed with the result. shares my generous support and has given to Tasmania a better for it. endeavours to achieve my life

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Smtuartelind Aau thocklanmasd TLP has re-affirmedmy desire to bed acute adult High Volume Surgical Unit, incorporating incorporating Surgical Unit, Volume bed acute adult High Tasmanian as well as the Burns Unit, Tasmanian the Catherine Tonkin is the Nurse Unit Manager of the 18 Tonkin Catherine Hyperbaric Hobart Medicine Unit at Royal Hospital. The Royal HobartThe Royal is the state’s largest Hospital hospital onkin Hospital Hobart oyal and its major referral centre. Catherine has a varied role centre. and its major referral R including the leadership and management of 56 staff; including the leadership of 56 staff; and management Catherine T Nurse Unit Manager financial management of the units; human resource functions; human resource functions; financial management of the units; leading unit-based leadership nursing of evidence-based care; co-ordinating care with nine Activities; Quality Improvement and change management within specialist surgical teams; Catherine leadership provides of within the division the units. Surgical Services, representing the division on hospital and area health service Catherine has working committees and groups. a Bachelor of a Masters of Human Resource Management; Applied Science Health Science (Nursing) of and a Diploma area of burns. in her specialty She has published (Nursing). Catherine’s and interests are organisational development change management. changing experienceTLP has been a life both professionally new developed I have Professionally and personally. previous learnings consolidated and skills, knowledge I have my ability and potential. and gained confidence in my of the issues significant to gained a greater knowledge and a desire to and in the future, both now adopted state, TLP experience the Personally, community. contribute to my me the opportunityhas given my strengths to reflect on me the and areas requiring and it has given development been two There have with support. forward tools to move the quality of the speakers Firstly, me. TLP for highlights of and their willingness to share their leadership stories has the 23 other people in our Secondly, been a privilege. and whom it has learnt from, so much who I have group, also been a privilege to spend the last 12 months with. TLP has been the new The most unexpected part of desire to and my community my for passion I have found contribute to it. my of confidence in me a new level TLP has given leadership of ability and as a result an increased level leadership within the Surgical Services division at Royal me the ability to think TLP has given Hobart Hospital. to continue strategically and this will be of value as we face the financial and human resource challenges of the present and future. leadership and organisationprovide profession within my It has also this. to achieve me direction as to how and given to understandmotivated me to continue the issues facing an opinion and to share that opinion not to have Tasmania, Hobart within the Royal only within the wider Hospital but community. ” e w as and this the ace and future. ue val

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Employers reflect on the effect of the program on their staff and colleagues.

I am very pleased to provide feedback from an Michael Kelly is the second person I have had the employer perspective with regards to Martha Robson’s pleasure to sponsor through the TLP, and the first for our participation in the 2011 Tasmanian Leaders Program. organisation. I completed the program myself in 2008; it was one of the highlights of my career and I know the skills I learnt There is no doubt that the program is challenging in its contributed to my leadership capacity enormously. nature, stretching people out of their comfort zones, and As a result, I suggested to Martha that she might is a significant demand on time and energy. like to consider the program as a good professional However, these challenges bear worthwhile fruit in the development opportunity, particularly at this time of her accelerated growth that you see in the participants. career. Michael has not only developed valuable networks Martha’s experience of the program has been very with new colleagues across industries but has grown positive and I have no doubt she has found it to be exponentially in his approach to his work. His progress a highlight for her, too. I have spoken to her in detail in clarity of argument, insight, self-awareness and how to following each Linking Session or Residential and I have get the best out of his people has been more rapid over been pleased that she is actively putting in to practice the past 12 months than I have ever seen in a senior what she has learnt as part of the program. member of staff. During the year Martha took on a new role within He now clearly and consistently demonstrates leadership Community Corrections and she has performed qualities and leads those around him by example. outstandingly in this position. I have been very impressed with her leadership particularly with regard I would agree with Michael that the time, challenges and to negotiation, conflict management and the ability to commitment that the program demands are absolutely develop a cohesive team. Martha’s confidence has also worth it, for the individual, for the employer and for improved and her colleagues regularly seek her counsel, the people Michael works with here at Relationships support and advice. Australia. Martha’s participation in the program has been a very Michael has also been promoted to Deputy CEO since worthwhile investment for our organisation. he commenced the TLP.

Ginna Webster Mat Rowell Director, Community Corrections CEO, Relationships Australia Tasmania

42 KPMG Tasmania has been associated with the Tasmanian Mark Watson is the first Cradle Mountain Water Leaders Program since its inception and Brett employee to undertake the Tasmanian Leaders Program. McDermott is our second participant to undertake the program. I believe the program has given Mark the opportunity to develop a better understanding of himself and others I have watched Brett grow in his understanding of how through theory backed up by contact with prominent economic and social outcomes are linked and how both leaders with a diverse range of backgrounds. Mark has are fundamentally important to our society. The program taken up this challenge with gusto and the results are has clearly had a personal impact on Brett and he has there for the world to see. broadened his future goals to include participation in projects that have a greater impact on our community. I TLP has given Mark, by his own admission, a wider am confident thatTLP will continue to play an important understanding of the issues facing Tasmania and the local part in developing KPMG’s leaders of the future in this communities. The networks, contacts and confidence state. gained from this program, combined with the wide exposure to a diverse range of issues and sectors within the community has certainly enhanced Mark’s contribution to leadership and management of Cradle Martin M. Rees Mountain Water. Managing Partner, KPMG – Launceston I congratulate Mark on undertaking the program and look forward to seeing him put his extensive learnings into action, both at work and in the community. Congratulations to all of the Tasmanian Leaders Program participants for 2011.

Andrew Kneebone Chief Executive Officer, Cradle Mountain Water

43 2011 Community Projects A key component of the Tasmanian leaders Program is the undertaking of a community project by each of the participants. This has great benefits for Tasmania, as well as the participants who have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have learnt from the program. Know 100 Door Your Own Snakes in Infrastructure 100 Days (a.k.a. Where Does my Money Go?) Project Team: Lucy Byrne, Steve Henty, Brett McDermott, Dean MundEy, Alan Rosevear Project Team: Simon Chandler, Michael Kelly, and Julie Waddington, Martha Robson, John Rowland, Cathy Tonkin and James Sugden. Vision: 100 Door Snakes in 100 Days is an initiative providing draught stoppers to disadvantaged households Vision: Increase awareness and understanding of in Tasmania to encourage and assist them achieve community infrastructure through unique opportunities energy cost savings, in a sustainable way, by utilising the to access facilities not usually available to the general community as a resource. public. Partners: Anglicare Tasmania. Project Summary: Most people don’t spend much time thinking about the infrastructure that helps support Project Summary: The 100 Door Snakes in 100 Days their community. Often hospitals, roads, water supply, project will express an interest to Tasmanian craft sewers, power and telecommunications are only the associations, community groups, schools, artists and focus of attention when something goes wrong. A older persons (through retirement villages) to make greater understanding of the value and importance of hand knitted door snakes to be distributed to low socio infrastructure may allow for more informed decision economic housing around the state in partnership with making about investment and innovation which could Anglicare Tasmania. avoid major failures and save Tasmanians money in the long term. The learning set identified that they were keen to develop a community project in the area of sustainability The intention of the Know Your Own Infrastructure project and energy efficiency. is to increase the awareness and understanding of the infrastructure supporting our community through Inspired by the simplicity and the success of the providing a unique opportunity for access. Participating aid projects of a TLP guest speaker, this learning set organisations will open their doors to the public for a got creative and looked at ways the group could day, providing the opportunity to see behind the scenes complement existing initiatives across the state to and hear about the important work that happens there. improve energy efficiency in low income housing. By showcasing their workplace and employees, It is envisaged the project outcomes from the project will infrastructure organisations will be able to promote include; the value and significance of the services they provide. • Community members contributing to the energy This will enable the community to appreciate the efficiency of low income housing; services provided by those organisations and gain a greater understanding of how public money is spent on • Community members having the opportunity to infrastructure. apply artistic flare to a practical item; and Each infrastructure organisation will be responsible for • Personal, colourful, energy efficient addition to co-ordinating, managing and insuring their activity or tour. Anglicare managed properties. The project team will co-ordinate with organisations The project will be officially launched in February 2012 around promotion, scheduling and transport to give with the door snakes being ready for distribution at the people the opportunity to visit as many organisations start of the 2012 winter season. as possible during the event. The open day will be held across greater Hobart on one day during a weekend in winter. Promotion of the event will be through both conventional and social media, leveraging on existing advertising and promotional activities of the organisations where possible. Our plan is to develop a partnership with a local service organisation with a view to this event becoming an annual activity which can continue long past the life of the project. 44 Valuing Social Launceston Enterprise in Harvest Market Project Team: Poppy Fay, Phillip Dewis, Ruth Tasmania Forrest Nick Haddow, Guy Robertson, and Project Team: Ian Adams, Amanda Daly, Jill Jo Tubb. Maxwell, Wayne Murraylee. Melinda Thomas Vision: To contribute to the development, successful and Mark Watson. launch and ongoing sustainability and viability of the Vision: To support the development of social enterprise new Launceston (Harvest) Community Farmers’ Market in Tasmania and enable community organisations to Incorporated (Harvest Launceston). further their capacity to fulfil their mission through Project Partners: Launceston Harvest Market Inc. storytelling. Project Summary: Harvest Launceston aims to celebrate Partners: This project supports the Tasmanian Social food and wine production in Tasmania, establishing an Enterprise Study, which is a partnership between the iconic genuine farmers’ market in Launceston that offers Tasmanian Government and the University of Tasmania’s a high quality and well-promoted destination to the local Institute for Regional Development community and to tourists. The market will be launched Project Summary: Social enterprises in Tasmania have the in Launceston on Saturday 11 February 2012, alongside potential to generate both social inclusion and economic the Festivale weekend celebrations. The market will development outcomes. In order to support the then be held each Saturday morning from 9am to 1pm development of this important sector, it was necessary throughout the year. It will only sell food and beverages to understand the characteristics of currently operating produced in Tasmania and will be run within Australian social enterprises. Farmers’ Market Association (AFMA) guidelines. The recent Tasmanian Social Enterprise Study (TSES) Our Tasmanian Leaders Program (TLP) Learning Set has demonstrated this need for greater documentation identified five key areas to which it could contribute to and promotion of the social enterprise sector. Social promote the ongoing success and viability of Harvest Enterprises tend not to prioritise the marketing side Launceston: of their work, as the focus is on the client needs. This • Market launch reduces the opportunity for governments and the broader community to see their achievements, which in • Administration/operations turn reduces the likelihood of support for the sector in • Funding/sponsorship local, state and federal budgets. • Media/social media/PR/marketing/communication Valuing Social Enterprise in Tasmania partnered with the research team responsible for the TSES. As a result, a • Review/risk analysis/succession planning series of case studies showcasing the experiences of local social enterprises have been collected, edited and published. The project team are now seeking opportunities to resource the publication of these stories in electronic and hardcopy formats so that they can be distributed and presented broadly across Tasmania.

45 Previous Community Projects – an update As the Program concludes its fifth year, we thought we should take the opportunity to celebrate some of the successful community projects being delivered by TLP learning sets. Kentish Tassie Trail Community Mountain Bike Road Safety Challenge Bike Park (TTMBC) 2010 TLP Participants: Shona Beswick, Mark 2010 TLP Participants: Meg Archer, Tonia Jefferson, Kacey Rubie and Darryn Smith. Gretschmann and Winton Maher. Vision: To develop a high quality community facility that Vision: To develop and run a community and activity enables children in the Kentish area to gain road safety based challenge in the north of the state that will make education in a practical, fun and interactive way. sustainable use of Tasmania’s natural assets to make a positive difference for Tasmanians through engagement Update: The established Kentish Community Road of broader local communities to raise funds for Variety Safety Partnership Committee had a vision to build a Australia. road safety bike park in the centre of Sheffield.A lthough they had the vision, they recognised the need to have Update: Due to a number of factors, largely late significant other input to be able to fulfil this.T he TLP commencement of event marketing and a high price graduates were therefore in a great position to join point, the team, in conjunction with USM Events and forces with two members of the committee to form Variety did not achieve baseline entry targets to hold a bike park project team. The two members are the the full–scale challenge in 2011. Instead, a promotional local Police Officer and the Community Development invitational ride on Day 3 of the proposed course Officer.T he TLP graduates are contributing the necessary (Cataract Gorge) was run on Wednesday 23rd elements (community project management skills, November to showcase the event and its potential to construction knowledge and skills, and community and key mountain bike community stakeholders and the business connections) for planning, funding and delivering press. The event was a success and this, combined with a this project. revised approach for 2012 (specifically a more targeted marketing approach, pricing review and engagement Working as a team, the project has generated of community networks), makes the team confident of commitments from local businesses and organisations delivering the inaugural event in November 2012 and for about $53,000 worth of donated materials, labour ensuring its longevity. Key successes derived from the and equipment. Further funds of almost $27,000 have learning process include securing broad–based support been committed by the Tasmanian Community Fund to for the event from key local communities (Bracknell, complete the project. Plans have been drawn up and Deloraine and Devonport), Tasmanian Trail Association, final arrangements are proceeding with council.T here Forestry Tasmania, Gunns, Meander Valley Council, Parks is significant support from local schools, the aged care and Wildlife, Launceston City Council and Devonport facility and many local people who will be contributing City Council. to the project in some way. The council have donated the land and will maintain the facility as one of their assets once completed. Construction will begin in early February 2012, with an anticipated completion of all project components by the end of the 2012 financial year.

46 Human Libraries A New Mindset 2009 TLP Participants: Amanda Castray, Jane 2008 TLP Participants: Matt Durose, Lisa Crosswell, Angela Driver, Jason Hay, Simon Nelson , Mark Mason and Stuart Smith. Matthews, Dion Lester, Mark Parssey and Sherri Ring. Vision: To collaborate with the OzHelp Foundation to develop and pilot a mental health and wellbeing support Vision: To strengthen and support the work of the framework for businesses within the Tasmanian community, Launceston Human Libraries (LHL), who in partnership in order to improve support for and awareness of with Access Arts Link will co-ordinate the creation of a the mental health and wellbeing needs of Tasmanian promotional seating installation. employees. and employers. Update: The Human Library is an innovative method Update: The end result of a partnership with the suicide designed to promote dialogue, reduce prejudices and prevention organisation OzHelp Tasmania Foundation encourage understanding. In its initial form the Human was the development and production of A New Mindset Library is a mobile library set up as a space for dialogue framework and associated resource kit. The kit offers a and interaction. Visitors to a Human Library are given the range of strategies designed to build productivity in the opportunity to speak informally with ‘people on loan’; workplace by improving awareness and support for the this latter group being extremely varied in age, sex and mental health and wellbeing needs of employers and cultural background. After several unsuccessful attempts employees. This project has developed and implemented to establish a Hobart Human Library, this 2009 Learning a subsequent course – Connecting with Mental Health Set agreed to change course and strengthen and support and Wellbeing in the Workplace – a four-hour workshop the work of the Launceston Human Libraries (LHL), who that provides practical skills for individuals to look in partnership with Access Arts Link will co-ordinate after themselves and others. A benefit of the project is the creation of permanent but transportable seating increased revenue to the OzHelp Foundation through fee- to be launched at an upcoming event of the LHL at for-service activities generated by the framework. Festivale. Access Arts Link is a not-for-profit incorporated association, based in Launceston that works with people with disabilities and differing cultural backgrounds to develop and showcase their artistic skills. LHL is a volunteer group with direct support from the Launceston City Council. This project was funded by the Tasmanian Smart Power Community Support Levy. 2009 TLP Participants: Jan Batchelor, Jenny Edis, Megan Morse, Corey Peterson, Narelle Smith, StuART Wiggins and Steve Willing. Vision: Energy meters will be installed in low income Northern Young homes to allow the tenants to make informed decisions about their energy use, change their behaviours and gain Professionals some control over their costs. Tenants’ energy use and attitudes and behaviours will be assessed. Network Update: Working in partnership with Housing Tasmania, 2007 TLP Participants: Fionna Bourne, Susie Sustainable Living Tasmania, Clipsal, Hazell Brothers and Bower, Sam Ibbott, Katherine Miguel, Ben Glen Dix Electrical this project has installed 44 meters O’Donnell and Craig Perkins. in low income homes in the Hobart area, including five neighbourhood houses as a way of promoting the project. Vision: To provide young professionals (aged 20–40) across The Learning Set is currently in the process of obtaining all sectors with personal development and networking the previous energy use data from Aurora and comparing opportunities so that they develop a strong attachment the energy use at the end of the trial period. Stay tuned with and connection to the region and state. for the results. Update: As a result of the work of the 2007 TLP participants, the Northern Young Professional Network (NYPN) was established as a sub–committee of the Launceston Chamber of Commerce in November 2009. The NYPN continues to grow and currently boasts nearly 100 members. Now managed by an independent committee, NYPN has just completed its most recent annual plan and is aiming to grow membership further and solidify its role in the local community. The benefits offered to members of NYPN fall into four main categories: career development, network development, recognition and professional development training. 47 Skillsbank Skillsbank provides high level volunteer services and advice to community groups and not-for-profit organisations to support their successful development and impact. The enthusiastic and professional volunteers are drawn from the graduates of the pre-eminent Tasmanian Leaders Program as part of their ongoing Natalie Hayes, commitment to contribute to the Tasmanian community. Skillsbank Graduates of the Program can offer a wide range Co-ordinator of skills, knowledge, interests and experience across many industries and sectors and they have a high level of awareness of global, national and local issues and trends. Their range of skills can be applied in a variety of Skillsbank Projects contexts: Projects currently underway or recently completed: • board membership, development and/or Save The Children Australia (Tasmanian governance advice division) Marketing Strategy • guest speaking and facilitation To provide strategic advice on the most effective and efficient way to market the 2011 Save The Children • mentoring for staff, volunteers or clients Australia (Tasmanian division) calendar of events. • business development and strategic planning TLP Project Volunteer: Jane Crosswell • organisational review and change management Sustainable Living Not-for-profit organisations with a specific need for Tasmania SLIDE Project project assistance or advice can approach the Skillsbank To provide strategic advice and assistance with Coordinator to help find an appropriateTLP Volunteer. developing a business plan and a marketing plan for We will connect them with one or more people who a Sustainable Living Information and Demonstration we think could help them meet their needs, absolutely Exhibition. free. Skillsbank runs each project, arranges introductions, TLP Project Volunteer: Jason Unwin provides support to the TLP Volunteer and monitors the outcomes. Resource Work Skillsbank gives preference to requests that: Co-operative Society Ltd To deliver advice on mediation, conflict resolution • demonstrably add value to your organisation and and communication training for board members, co- to the Tasmanian community ordinators and HR staff so that they may be better • best utilise the professional skills and experience of equipped to address instances of workplace conflict in the TLP graduates in supporting your organisation’s the future. staff or members with your project TLP Project Volunteer: Michelle Swallow • offer opportunities for the continual learning and Forward Radio development of TLP graduates To assist with the start-up of a radio station focused on mental health and well-being. TLP Project Volunteer: Christopher John Skillsbank Steering Committee Studentworks A board position for someone with a background in Sarah Henty (until June 2011) Human Resources and Industrial Relations, with a view to updating the organisations’ position descriptions, policies Natalie Hayes (from June 2011) Skillsbank and procedures and production strategies in 2012. Coordinator, Tasmanian Leaders TLP Project Volunteer: Wayne Murraylee Liz Jack Deputy Secretary, Department of Economic Development, Tourism & the Arts And some that are just getting started now…

Kate Groom Principal, Karinya Young Women’s Service Groom Consulting To deliver advice and guidance on the re-development of the organisation’s position descriptions and to build Steve Willing (TLP ‘09) Coordinator Organisational an organisational structure which ensures the long term Development, Tasmania Fire Service sustainability of Karinya in a rapidly changing work sector. Maree Fudge (TLP ‘07) Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Award/ Principal, RDS Partners Pty Ltd Skillsbank Mentor Program To help Tasmania’s young leaders find their place in the community as they make the transition from university to work.

48 2011 Leadership Leadership Champions We would like to thank the following individuals for their involvement as one of our valued Leadership Champions for the 2011 Champions Tasmanian Leaders Program. Tasmanian Leaders Inc. is very grateful to have the support and commitment of many prominent Tasmania leaders from all Jane Bennett David O’Byrne MHA sectors of public life (business, industry, the arts, public sector, Richard Bovill Tom O’Meara politics and the community) and from all regions of Tasmania. A Neroli Ellis John Pitt group of these have agreed to be Leadership Champions. Michael Field AC Martin Rees The role of Leadership Champions is: Lara Giddings MHA Heather Rose To help, enable, and encourage emerging Tasmanian leaders to Matthew Groom MHA Kathryn Thomas make a difference – to contribute to the community and to MHA Judy Tierney help make Tasmania a better place in which to live, work and do Colleen McGann Albert van Zetten business. Norm McIlfatrick Mike Vertigan AC To help Tasmanian Leaders Inc. to: Robyn Moore Malcolm White • promote and support the program across their own Christine Mucha Don Wing networks; Dan Norton Rob Woolley • share their knowledge and experiences with the participants; Felicity Novy • select and mentor participants; • develop the TLP Alumni network; and • develop regional (North, North West & South) leadership networks. Through their support these Leadership Champions ensure participants, their sponsor employers and the Tasmanian community receive maximum benefit from the program. tierney judy Thank you Tasmanian Leaders wish to thank the following for their work and support in 2011. Supporters of TLP 2011 TLP Alumni Participants Participant Sub-Committee Anglicare Tasmania Inc. Selection Ginna Webster (TLP ’08) Chair Blundstone Australia Simon Boot Program Manager, Amanda Castray (TLP ’09) Bruny Island Cheese Co. Tasmanian Leaders Inc. Vice Chair Cradle Coast Authority Fionna Bourne (TLP ’08) Secretary Cradle Mountain Water Bob Campbell Chair, Tasmania Department of Health Together Progress Board John Ralph (TLP ’07) Treasurer and Human Services Angela Driver (TLP ’09) Katherine Miguel (TLP ’08) Department of Justice General Manager, – Community Corrections Junction Arts Festival Louise Mills (TLP ’07) Hazell Bros Group Pty Ltd Sherri Ring (TLP ’09) KPMG Stephen Piper (TLP ’09) Regional Business Improvement Manager, Ted Ross (TLP ‘08) Mount Gnomon Farm Simplot Australia Net Sea Freight Tasmania Pty Ltd Andy van Emmerik (TLP ’10) Ginna Webster (TLP ’08) pitt&sherry Steve Willing (TLP ’09) Relationships Australia Tasmania Director, Community Corrections, Department of Justice Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc. Steve Willing (TLP ’09) Tasmanian Theatre Company Coordinator Organisational Tasmanian Fire Service Development, Tasmania Fire Service The Skills Institute Ian Nelson (TLP ’07) General University of Tasmania Manager - Human Resources, Volunteering Tasmania Huon Aquaculture Group

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Gillian Biscoe Gillian works with Brian Lewis co-designing and co- facilitating the TLP Residentials. Gillian is Executive Director of the Bellettes Bay Company Pty Ltd, is on the Tasmanian Government’s Honour Roll of Women, is an Executive Associate of JTA International, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the University of New South Wales, and the University of California at San Francisco. She has held several chief executive positions and now consults locally, nationally, regionally John Perry (Chair) and globally on a range of policy, strategy, governance, John recently joined American Airlines on their fast track leadership, management and organisational issues. leadership program after having completed his MBA at the University of Cambridge. He currently manages Europe Business Planning for the airline. Previously John was Head of Innovation and Enterprise for one of London’s largest universities, where he and his team facilitated and developed the University’s commercial activity. Prior to this career transition, he was a senior corporate transactions lawyer with a ‘top-10’ London headquartered international law firm having earlier been a partner with a large Australasian firm. He is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court and various Supreme Courts of Australia, and is a Solicitor of England and Wales. Robert (Bob) Campbell Bob is a director of Groupwork, a facilitation company that aims to help groups move from uncertainty to purpose. He began his career in human resource management and was actively involved in recruitment, policy development, training and industrial relations. He then moved to general management, providing leadership in strategic and operational planning, organisational design, team building and facilitation. His industry experience includes retailing, property management, forestry and local government. From 1993 to 2003 he was the General Manager of Launceston City Council leading significant city Anthea Pritchard (Deputy Chair) development and organisational change. Anthea is the Group Marketing & Sales Executive for Blundstone, responsible for product and market development across the group. Blundstone is the iconic Australian boot sold around the world. Prior to this role she was employed within the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts, in various roles, culminating in the position of Director Antarctic Tasmania, Science and Research. Anthea has also previously been employed as Marketing Manager for J. Boag & Son, Australia’s premium brewer, where she was responsible for the development of the Boag’s brand portfolio, including James Boag’s Premium, Boag’s St George, Boag’s Classic Blonde and the development of the Boag’s Centre for Lou Clark Beer Lovers, (Boag’s tourism venture). She is a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute, and was awarded Lou started her career in the legal profession in 1991, Tasmanian Marketer of the Year in 2007. although quickly transitioned from law into a sales and marketing role in media. She worked for fourteen years for WIN Television in senior positions in sales and marketing, including the position of Launceston Manager for seven years. For the past three years she has been the Executive Officer of the Launceston Chamber of 50 Commerce, overseeing the day to day to operations of the highly successful and independent business based membership organisation. Lou has been involved with Festivale, one of the State’s premier food and wine events for ten years and is the current Chair of the Launceston Festivale Committee Inc. She is a past President and current member of Tamar Sunrise Rotary Club. Lou is a committee member of Regional Development Australia (Tasmania) and on the board of management of Scotch Oakburn College. Lou is also a founding member of Bravehearts Regional Committee – Ian Nelson (TLP BOARD MEMBER Tasmania. Until JUNE 2011) Ian is currently General Manager – Human Resources for Huon Aquaculture Group. Previously, Ian held positions as Manager of Human Resources for Transend Networks Pty Ltd, Tasmania’s electricity transmission network operator, and as Manager Human Resources with Clarence City Council in Hobart. Ian has broad experience in industrial and employee relations, health and safety management, and development of employment related programs that support sustainable work environments for employers and their employees. Ian’s experience also includes senior management roles Liz Jack focused on strategic and business planning. Liz is the Deputy Secretary, Culture, Recreation and Sport within the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts, a position she has held since mid-2009. She most recently held the position of Deputy Secretary, Enterprise Development within the department, after a four year period as Director of Sport and Recreation Tasmania, with responsibility for the overall development and delivery of sport and recreation infrastructure, programs and services within Tasmania.

ginna Webster As the Director of Community Corrections (Tasmania), Ginna has overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the agency working with offenders on community- based orders to reduce re-offending and contribute to a safer Tasmania. Ginna has almost ten years’ experience in Corrective Services and between 2005 and 2008 she managed the transition to the new Risdon Prison Complex in Hobart. Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Ginna worked with the Australian Customs Brian Lewis Service for over 18 years in Tasmania, the Northern Brian works with the Tasmanian Leaders participants Territory, New South Wales and the ACT. Ginna during the Residentials of the program. The rest of graduated from the Tasmanian Leaders Program in 2008 the time he works in management consulting across and is currently Chair of the Alumni. a range of industries and countries and has worked in management consulting since the late 1980s across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in a range of industries in Australia, Great Britain, the US, Asia Pacific and New Zealand. Prior to consulting, he worked for a number of Australian Government departments. Brian has a long term commitment to leadership and management development that shows benefits for individuals, their organisations and society as a whole. He sees leadership in its broadest sense and not merely conferred by role or job.

51 Jan Batchelor (‘09) Steve Willing (‘09) Principal Policy Analyst Coordinator Organisational Department of Education Development TLP Alumni Tasmania Fire Service Janet Carty (‘09) Renee Anderson (‘07) Jason Unwin (‘07) Executive Manager Health Transport Meg Archer (‘10) People Manager Distribution Managing Director Ambulance Tasmania, Department of Executive Support, Office of the Business Workforce Health Assessors Health and Human Services Dean of Education Aurora Energy Faculty of Education, University of Deidre Wilson (‘07) Amanda Castray (‘09) Tasmania Janine Arnold (‘07) Acting Director, Agricultural Policy Small Business Development Business Development Manager – Group Director Ian Beswick (‘10) Strategy Department of Primary Industries, Department of Economic Logistics Superintendent Aurora Energy Parks, Water and Environment Development, Tourism and the Arts Simplot Australia

Tim Bishop (‘07) Fionna Bourne (‘08) Brendan Charles (‘09) Shona Beswick (‘10) Corporate Account Manager – Food Manager (Policy and Conservation IT Service Delivery Manager Director & Beverage Group Pacific Assessment) Federal Group Beswick Administration & Training Ecolab Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment Louise Clark (‘09) Rebecca Gray (‘10) Julia Curtis (‘07) Community Relations Specialist Vocational Education and Training Assistant Director Susie Bower (‘08) Rio Tinto Alcan Officer Unit & Frame Infrastructure and Community Development and Work & Training Business Register Unit Environment Services Manager Jane Crosswell (‘09) and Agriculture BSC and BRU Dorset Council CEO, YMCA Hobart Jo Gregg (‘10) Australian Bureau of Statistics Senior Engineer/Project Manager Celia Bray (‘08) Angela Driver (‘09) SEMF Pty Ltd Andrew Frost (‘07) Consultant General Manager Manager Carr Villa Memorial Park / Omni Consulting and Coaching Tasmanian Leaders Inc. Tonia Gretschmann (‘10) Management Support Launceston Princpal Travel and Information Centre Vanessa Cox (‘08) Jenny Edis (‘09) The Paper Shed Launceston City Council Company Director President Necessary Group Launceston Harvest Inc Sam Horsman (‘10) Maree Fudge (‘07) Manager, KPMG Principal Matt Durose (‘08) Jason Hay (‘09) RDS Partners Pty Ltd Acting Director, eVisitor Operations Manager Clynton Jaffray (‘10) Klimate Solutions Business Manager Kiros Hiruy (‘07) Liila Hass (‘08) University of Tasmania PhD Candidate, Institute for Regional Owner, Liila Hass Naturopathy Dion Lester (‘09) Development Team Leader – Planning & Mark Jefferson (‘10) University of Tasmania Sam Ibbott (‘08) Environment Manager Tasmania Director, Marine Solutions pitt&sherry Sims Metal Management Christopher John (‘07) Chief Executive Officer Natasha Keep (‘08) Simon Matthews (‘09) Win Mahar (‘10) Lifeline Hobart Manager , Business and Community Executive Director Chief Financial Officer Pty Ltd, Management Consultants Christian Schools Tasmania pitt&sherry Wayne Johnson (‘07) Adviser, Office of the Hon David Mark Mason (‘08) Zac McGee (‘09) Simon Paul (‘10) O’Byrne MP Principal Policy Analyst Production Manager Coordinator Department of Health and Human Spring Bay Seafoods Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Glenn Joyce (‘07) Services Centre Inc Chief Financial Officer Andrew Moore (‘09) St Lukes Health Katherine Miguel (‘08) Principal, Roseneath Primary School Suzanne Purdon (‘10) Business Manager, Klimate Solutions Department of Education Project Development Officer Tom Lewis (‘07) Murdoch Childrens Research Principal Lisa Nelson (‘08) Megan Morse (‘09) Institute RDS Partners Pty Ltd Environmental Officer Director of Allied & Community Grange Resources Health Services Alan Radford (‘10) Suzanne Martin (‘07) Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Managing Director Veterinarian Joe O’Byrne (‘08) Speedfox Consultancy Pty Ltd Manager – Northern Tasmania Mark Parssey (‘09) Zach McArthur (‘07) Fairbrother Group Enterprise Application & Information Kacey Rubie (‘10) Principal, WHK Integrator Acting Manager Community Ben O’Donnell (‘08) Department of Infrastructure, Energy Nutrition Unit Louise Mills (‘07) Business Improvement Manager and Resources Community Nutrition Unit, Deputy Director Corporate Services, Rio Tinto Diamonds Population Health, Department of Department of Premier and Cabinet Corey Peterson (‘09) Health and Human Services Craig Perkins (‘08) Sustainability Manager Ian Nelson (‘07) Chief Executive Officer University of Tasmania Cat Schofield (‘10) General Manager – Human Regional Development Australia Strategic Nurse Coordinator Resources (Tasmania) Stephen Piper (‘09) Mental Health Services, Department Huon Aquaculture Group Pty Ltd Business Improvement Manager of Health and Human Services John Ranicar (‘08) Rio Tinto mine at Gove in the John Ralph (‘07) Managing Director Northern Territory Michael Sims (‘10) Client Manager Ranicar Pacific Pty Ltd Principal, Arbour Health Northern Regional Office Sherri Ring (‘09) Department of Economic Ted Ross (‘08) Business Owner/Manager Natasha Slicer (‘10) Development, Tourism and the Arts Director Infrastructure Services Energy Health Concepts Meander Valley Council Darryn Smith (‘10) Sandie Silva (‘07) Narelle Smith (‘09) Manager North West Tasmania Internal Communication Manager Stuart Smith (‘08) State Coordinator Chronic Fairbrother Pty Ltd Aurora Energy General Manager Client Services Conditions Prevention and Launceston City Mission Management, Department of Health Andrew Truscott (‘10) Michelle Swallow (‘07) and Human Services Manager Environmental Sustainability Director, Leadership and Change Ginna Webster (‘08) Ben Lomond Water Consultants Pty Ltd Director, Community Corrections Stuart Wiggins (‘09) Department of Justice General Manager Andy Van Emmerik (‘10) VEC Civil Engineering Pty Ltd Principal Program Development Stuart Auckland (‘09) Engineer, Department of Program Coordinator (Rural Health), Infrastructure, Energy and Resources 52 University of Tasmania TLP Alumni Sub-Committee Report Congratulations to all the graduates of the 2011 The Congress, like all our regular events, provides Tasmanian Leaders Program. It is very exciting to see a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends our Alumni membership growing and we look forward and meet new ones and in 2012 we look forward to to seeing new faces at our events across the state. welcoming the 2011 graduating class to our Congress in Hobart in July. The Tasmanian Leaders Program Alumni was developed in 2007 with the aim of sustaining the involvement 2011 also saw the Alumni continue the tradition of of graduates in ways which complemented the aims attending the mid-year retreat at Freycinet Lodge to and objectives of the program. It is our hope that meet current participants and talk to them formally – program graduates become financial members of and most importantly informally over dinner – about the Alumni as it is our main source of income and the role of the Alumni. This has been very successful directly enhances our capacity to provide and facilitate in the past and I would like to thank Gillian Biscoe and ongoing opportunities for personal and professional Brian Lewis for arranging time on the agenda for us. development, to further participate in community leadership and to engage in networking with other Over the last twelve months the Alumni has enjoyed graduates and social activities. a more integrated relationship with TLI thanks in no small part to the efforts of General Manager Angela The 2011–2012 Alumni sub-committee currently Driver and Skillsbank Co-ordinators Sarah Henty and comprises Ginna Webster (Chair), Amanda Castray Natalie Hayes. I would like to thank them for their (Vice Chair), Fionna Bourne (Secretary), John Ralph support to the Alumni and for generally making my life (Treasurer), Katherine Miguel, Sherri Ring, Andy easier! In 2012 we are looking forward to partnerships Van Emmerik and Steve Willing. The committee was with the TLP that benefit both current participants and fortunate that Louise Mills and Ted Ross continued Alumni. their significant involvement in sub-committee activities beyond the annual general meeting in May. Thank you I would also like to thank John Perry and members and congratulations to all sub-committee members of the TLI Board for their generous support of our for successfully executing Alumni responsibilities while activities and acknowledge their commitment to the juggling work and family commitments. Alumni with my appointment to the Board in August 2011. Over the past 12 months the successful Lunch with a Leader series continued in Launceston with an In 2011, with our numbers growing, the Sub- interesting variety of local leaders including Martin Committee took the time to review our vision to make Gilmore, Richard Mulvaney, Jan Davis, Richard Cowling, sure that we focus our energy on issues and events Thomas O’Meara, Don Wing, Ian Pidd, Robert that are strategically important to our members. As a Wallace and Tony Powell. I would particularly like to result we have a clear vision of what we would like to thank Andrew Frost for his ongoing commitment in achieve as we move into the next phase of the Alumni. organising such a popular event. The graduates of the 2011 Tasmanian Leaders Program In Hobart there have been further Breakfast of should feel proud of all they have achieved over Champions events with inspiring leaders from across the last twelve months and I am sure there will be the globe. In March we hosted Tom Benyon, founder many exciting opportunities for them in the future. of ZANE – Zimbabwe A National Emergency – which As a member of the Alumni, those opportunities will provides charity to all sectors of the community in increase and we will be joined by another group of Zimbabwe; and in June we heard from Dr Ernesto diverse, inspirational and talented leaders. Sirolli, a noted authority in the field of sustainable economic development. Closer to home, Andrew Wilkie MP told his leadership story at a breakfast in Ginna Webster July. Thanks to Amanda Castray, Ted Ross, Sherri Ring Chair, Alumni Sub-Committee and Angela Driver for their work with the breakfasts. January, 2012 Since 2009 the Alumni Sub-Committee has organised an annual gathering of members and reached new heights with the 2011 Congress which was held in Launceston in conjunction with the launch of Skillsbank. The Congress included speakers from interstate as well as an opportunity for members to undertake the ‘Brilliant Boards’ training facilitated by Patrick Moriarty of Our Community. I would particularly like to thank Shona Beswick and Angela Driver, as well as all members of the sub-committee for their hard work and dedication – it was a fantastic effort with fantastic results. 53 “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re probably right!” Henry Ford Leading the way...

Like pitt&sherry, the Tasmanian Leaders Program recognises the importance of belief, and applying the right attitude, in the development of one’s leadership. This is fundamental to why pitt&sherry has continued to sponsor the program over a number of years. pitt&sherry’s sponsorship of the Tasmanian ...by reforming Leaders Program continues to contribute to the development of current and future leaders, with around 50 leaders directly benefiting and Tasmania’s water & contributing to the ongoing economic, environmental and social development sewerage services of Tasmania. To pitt&sherry, this is leadership and sustainable thinking in practice. Hobart | Launceston | Devonport 1300 748 874 pitt&sherry 45135 m + www.pittsh.com.au sustainablethinking at sustainablethinking Congratulations to all participants in the Climate | Community | Industrial | Transport Tasmanian Leaders Program

45135_p&s leaders ad.indd 1 20/12/11 2:57 PM Skillsbank Access free, high-level assistance for your community organisation today! Skillsbank volunteers, drawn from our growing pool of talented Alumni, have a wide range of skills, knowledge, interests and experience across many industries and sectors who are available to help you develop your organisation! Our Co-ordinator is ready to match you with the right TLP graduate and can be contacted at skillsbank@ tasmanianleaders.org.au or 03 6237 6440. Our Partners Tasmanian Leaders gratefully acknowledges the support of the following valued partners.

Government Partner Tasmanian Leaders Program is made possible by the foundation support of the Tasmanian Government, through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism & the Arts.

Major Partners For financial or other support at the Major Partner level

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2011 Program Supporters For support of a Tasmanian Leaders Program session or event Salamanca Arts Centre Terrapin Puppet Theatre University of Tasmania Queen Victoria Museum and Art Tasmanian Regional Arts Parliament House Gallery Hydro Tasmania Fine Drop Wines Hartz Mineral Water Tasmania Prison Service RACT Gagebrook Community Centre Josef Chromy Wines Poco People St Vincent de Paul Aurora Stadium skillsbank partners

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