Resume of Margaret Taylor
Learning Edges Australia
Educational Design · Facilitation · Transformational Learning [email protected] · www.learningedges.com · 0400 700 348
Key Capabilities
Tertiary education consultancy Curriculum design & development Project management Facilitation Leadership & management coaching Research skills Professional writing
Career Summary
Director, Learning Edges Australia Pty Ltd 1989 – Present Acting Director, University Teaching and Learning, RMIT University 2002-2003 Teaching, Program Coordination and Project Management in TAFE 1973 – 1988 Institutes and Victorian Secondary Schools Research Assistant, Faculty of Education, Monash University 1977
Qualifications
Master of Arts (Social Ecology) University of Western Sydney 2006 Bachelor of Education Monash University 1977 Diploma of Education Monash University 1972 Bachelor of Arts Monash University 1971 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment East Gippsland TAFE 2009
Continuing Education Programs
Certificate in Holistic Coaching Metavision Institute 2009 Strategic Dialogue as Core Business Process - The World Café Method, Halifax 2001 Technology of Participation Group Facilitation Methods - Institute of Cultural Affairs, 1995 Seattle Holistic Human Development Processes - Foundation for Mind Research, New York 1994 2010- Oxford University Continuing Education online courses in archeology & history 2011
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Clients
I work with clients in a range of sectors: • Tertiary education – universities, TAFE institutes, other training and development organizations
• Health and community services
• Not for profit organizations
• Industry and professional organizations
I have also had experience in the past working in the manufacturing, water, automotive, real estate and the arts sectors.
Projects, Programs & Services
Tertiary Education Projects
I have extensive experience in managing complex and innovative change projects in the tertiary education sector. This has involved project scoping and design, project management, change and innovation strategies, professional development, coaching leaders and managers, facilitating frontline teams, research and evaluation.
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Examples of Tertiary Education Projects successfully delivered:
• Strategic review of e learning processes with e learning champions for the School of Life & Physical Sciences, RMIT University
• Templates and tools for training needs analysis and international provider review RMIT University 2013
• Needs analysis and professional learning strategy for TAFE business development personnel with Rob Sheehan RMIT University 2012 - 2013
• Online portal for Program Managers that provides access to resources to support their complex role RMIT University 2011 - 2012
• Evaluation of the Diploma of Engineering RMIT University 2007 – 2010
• Evaluation of the TAFE Fellowship Program TAFE (now VET) Development Centre, Victoria 2006
• Organisational & cultural review of Industrial and Primary Skills Department, East Gippsland Institute of TAFE 2005
• Evaluation of the Disabilities Services Learning and Development Project RMIT University & the Victorian Department of Human Services 2003
• Researching the capabilities of tertiary educators RMIT University 2003
• Consultancy for Program Renewal of Higher Education Programs: Towards Student Centred, Capability Focused Flexible Learning RMIT University 2002 - 2001
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Educational and Learning Design
In my career as teacher, program & project coordinator and as consultant with Learning Edges Australia, I have designed curriculum, learning & assessment strategies and instructional materials and resources across academic levels from Certificate IV to Associate Degrees. This includes competency-based curriculum using Training Packages, capability-based curriculum for higher education and work based action research programs at the post-graduate level.
I have an outstanding record in designing innovative, learner centred and flexible programs and have designed and written materials for text based resources and e learning.
Recent examples
• Review of assessment and delivery practices in Associate Degrees at RMIT University, including design of a capstone final semester 2013 - 2014
• Curriculum design and documentation for Bachelor of Applied Management (Design), Bachelor of Applied Management (Logistics), “hybrid” VET and HE Degrees Federation University (then University of Ballarat) 2013
• Design and development of post graduate professional development courses for academic staff in program management and collaborative leadership using action research and blended learning methodologies RMIT University 2012
• Best practice learning & assessment design across disciplines and industries including alignment with quality and compliance systems RMIT University 2008 - 2012
• Development of learning & assessment processes and materials for three common core units of competency to be delivered across health sector programs School of Life & Physical Sciences RMIT University 2011
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Strategic Planning I facilitate groups to identify vision, mission, values and goals and work along side clients to develop implementation and business plans to achieve goals.
Clients have included:
• Office of Pro-Vice Chancellor Teaching and Learning RMIT University
• Schools, teaching departments & administrative service units at RMIT University & Victoria University
• Advance TAFE (then East Gippsland Institute of TAFE)
• Victorian Consortium of Industry Training Boards
• Gippsland Lakes Community Health
• Gippsland Women’s Health Service
• Australian Science Olympiads
• Rotary Centenary House Traralgon
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Leadership Development, Coaching, Facilitation & Training I have provided executive coaching services for individuals and teams. Clients have included RMIT University, Bairnsdale Regional Health, Omeo District Health, East Gippsland Institute of TAFE, Gippsland Women’s Health & Gippsland Lakes Community Health.
From time to time, I provide life coaching to private coaching clients focusing on career planning and life transitions.
I facilitate programs and project meetings, strategic conversations, problem solving and professional development for a range of clients in a number of sectors.
I have had extensive experience in providing training programs, team building and professional development workshops for leaders and managers in the education and health sectors. I use action learning methodology and creative training methods to ensure deep learning and practical, lasting outcomes.
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Leadership Development, Coaching, Facilitation & Training examples:
• Leadership coaching and team development Bairnsdale Regional Health 2013
• Facilitation of strategic conversations for executive teams Bairnsdale Regional Health 2012 & Omeo District Health 2013
• Facilitation and coaching of program managers to implement innovation and change RMIT University 2008 - 2012
• One on one coaching and executive team facilitation RMIT University 2009 - 2010
• Action learning management training for middle level managers Bairnsdale Regional Health Services 2007
• Design, writing and facilitation of The Future Leaders Program East Gippsland Institute of TAFE 2005 – 2006
• Facilitation of mentor training Mallacoota District Health and Support Service 2006 Baw Baw Shire 2007
• Facilitation of corporate retreat East Gippsland Institute of TAFE 2006
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Professional writing
As well as the professional writing skills embedded in the work cited above I write submissions, tenders and proposal on behalf of clients.
Publications include:
• The Business Management Book VCE Units 1 & 2, with Steve Barille, Monica Murdoch, Jeremy Loftus Hills & Alan Wharton 8th edition, MacMillan Education Australia, 2008
• The Small Business Management Book, with Suzanne Collins & Steve Barrile MacMillan Australia, 1994
• “Yes, I Can Do That”: A Manual for Recognition of Prior Learning, Australian Broadcasting Commission, 1992
• Getting the Message Across: Communication, Marketing and PR in Business, VCTA Australia 1991
Memberships
• Australian Facilitators’ Network
• Australian Society of Authors
• Institute for Learning Professionals
• International Association of Facilitators
• The Creative Performance Exchange
• Spirituality Leadership & Management Inc
• Victorian Genealogical Society
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