BEGA VALLEY SHIRE COUNCIL PROUDLY SPONSORS LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY SOUTH EAST REGION LEADERSHIP FORUM

Thursday, Friday 3rd and 4th December 2015 @ Merimbula

FORUM SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Dr Ken Henry David Parkin Sallyanne Kerry Dr Matthew Nott AC, FASSA Corporate Atkinson Thompson President & Leadership Motivational Former Lord Former Chief Founder Clean in the next speaker Mayor Executive Energy for decade Officer Eternity

MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES - INTO THE FUTURE

• Why we do what we do • Importance of connection with the community • Scale and capacity for Local Government • Developing and/or strengthening leadership alliances, services and co-operation

The two day Forum has been designed to challenge and prepare current leaders for success into the future by exploring the concept of leadership excellence from both an individual and organisational context. Cr Michael Britten Leanne Barnes Antony Maxwell Mayor General Manager Director Learning & Council Bega Valley Shire Council Development, ASAM

Introduction

The Forum will focus on leading through uncertain and changing times; placing emphasis on the importance of strong and courageous leadership in Local Government and other sectors, developing an adaptive leadership mindset responsive to overcoming challenges whilst embracing change and encouraging agility in decision making.

The Forum is open to leaders in Local, State & Federal Government agencies as well as leaders of organisations that work with local government and their communities, such as state organisations and key community groups and organisations.

Facilitated by the Australian School of Applied Management, led by Antony Maxwell, we look forward to sharing this initiative with our colleagues and encourage you to join us for the event.

Who should attend:

• private and public sector business leaders • mayors • councillors • general managers and senior staff

• community, education and sporting leaders

We look forward to seeing you here in the Bega Valley Shire.

Cr Michael Britten, Mayor Leanne Barnes, General Manager Sponsor.

The Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM) will oversee all logistical elements of The South East Councils of NSW Leadership Forum. As a management education provider of choice for the local government sector, ASAM has provided leadership training to hundreds of local government managers, representing 97 councils Australia-wide since 2009. The Forum will be facilitated by Senior ASAM Faculty member and Director of Local Government Leadership Antony Maxwell. Alan Stokes Dr Peter Hendy MP Barry Irvin Executive Director,National Australian Federal Executive Chairman Sea Change Taskforce Government Bega Cheese

Key speakers .. Dr Ken Henry AC, FASSA: Leadership in the next decade .. David Parkin: Change and Leadership .. Sallyanne Atkinson: How does the changing face of the Local Government Sector impact on the roles of

Leaders .. Ms Kerry Thompson: Growing Leadership – City of Wyndham’s Journey

.. Dr Matthew Nott: Clean Energy For Eternity .. Alan Stokes: Providing Leadership and Driving Change - Councils working together

.. Dr Peter Hendy Mp: Leadership in Productivity from Local Government, SME’s & Community Enterprises .. Barry Irvin:, Leadership in a Changing Environment , Dr Ken Henry AC, FASSA The man whose signature is on our banknotes! Speaks as one who knows what it’s like to work for political masters! One of the greatest of all Treasury Secretaries — PM Gillard A respected source of fearless advice.

Panel Speakers

GUEST PANEL SPEAKERS: MAYORS - LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY .. Cr Stan Kondilios, Botany Bay City Council .. Cr Lindsay Brown, Council .. Cr Brian Petschler, Kiama Municipal Council .. Cr Michael Britten,Bega Valley Shire Council PANEL SPEAKERS: GENERAL MANAGERS - HOW PUBLIC & PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS ALIKE CAN BE FLEXIBLE, AGILE & INNOVATIVE IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY .. Catherine Dale, Eurobodalla Shire Council .. David Farmer, Wollongong City Council .. Peter Tegart, Queanbeyan City Council Cr Stan Kondilios Cr Rob Pollock Cr Brian Petschier Deputy Mayor Deputy Mayor Mayor Botany Bay City Council Eurobodalla Shire Council Kiama Municipal Council

Venue

LEADERSHIP FORUM

• Two Day Leadership Forum Club Sapphire, Merimbula 119 Main Street, Merimbula

• Dinner Oaklands Event Centre, Pambula 3546 , Pambula

Travel & Accommodation

AIR TRAVEL

Flights to Merimbula from both and are available through Regional Express (REX), landing at the Merimbula Airport daily. REX operates two flights to Sydney and Moruya daily and one flight to Melbourne daily. Visit www.rex.com.au

DRIVING

The Sapphire Coast is just three hours from , or a six to seven hour drive from either Melbourne or Sydney.

Want to know how far your destination is from your place? Map your route using Google maps. If you are unsure of your destination, use Merimbula for your research, it is just a few hours from both our northern and southern boundaries.

ACCOMMODATION

Visit Sapphire Coast Tourism for accommodation www.merimbulatourism.com.au

The Bega Valley Shire (also known as the Sapphire Coast) is located on the south-eastern coast of NSW, Australia. The Shire is predominantly rural, with many townships and villages. The unique coastline abounds in deserted beaches, tranquil rainforests, serene rivers and lakes, and picturesque mountain backdrops. This is a land of natural beauty, abundant wildlife, cultural diversity, and great food and wine. 2015 SOUTH EAST REGION LEADERSHIP DINNER Thursday 3rd December 2015 @ Oaklands Pambula

THE DINNER IS OPEN TO: Program • Local Government • Local Businesses & 5:00 - 5:55 Networking & Registration • Key Community Organisations 5:55 - 6:00 Antony Maxwell Our part of the world is facing challenges and Introduction ASAM opportunities, there is going to be the need for strong leadership to ensure we all achieve the best outcomes together for the community.

This dinner has been specifically designed to 6:00 - 6:45 Leadership in the next decade provide opportunities for networking and sharing Keynote Dr Ken Henry AC of ideas with special keynote addresses from: Speaker

Dr Ken Henry AC, one of Australia’s foremost leading economists, having serving as the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury from 2001 to 2011, and current director for both NAB 6:45 - 7:45 Dinner and the ASX. Dr Henry will provide insights into proven and innovative approaches in leadership 7:45 - 8:30 Change and Leadership excellence that he has applied over his years as Keynote David Parkin a senior executive public servant working in a Speaker political environment.

David Parkin is one of Australia’s most inspirational and motivational corporate speakers.

Transferring his talent from the sporting and 8:30 - 8:55 Dessert academic arenas to the world of business, David inspires audiences with the power to perform 8:55 - 9:00 Antony Maxwell with greater effectiveness and to rise to greater Closing MC ASAM heights in their, business and personal life. Comments , David Parkin David covered the key issues very professionally 9:00 - 9:15 Networking and entertained the 9:15 - 9:20 Bus Departure audience for the entire time — Telstra 2015 SOUTH EAST REGION LEADERSHIP TWO DAY FORUM Thursday, Friday 3rd and 4th December 2015 @ Merimbula

Two Day Leadership forum

Local government is facing challenges and opportunities, there is going to be the need for strong leadership to ensure we all achieve the best outcomes together for the community. With this in mind Bega Valley Shire Council would like to extend a warm invitation to you to attend the Leadership Forum and Dinner.

THE FORUM IS RESERVED FOR:

• private and public sector business leaders • mayors • councillors • general managers and senior staff • community, education and sporting leaders

LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY SOUTH EAST REGION LEADERSHIP FORUM

Meeting the needs of our communities — Into the Future

In offering this leadership forum we want to challenge leaders and aspiring leaders in regional and rural areas to share their experiences and gain new skills. The two days will provide leaders across the region

the opportunity to reflect on their leadership styles and values and encourage all of us to explore new ways of inspiring our communities and employees to embrace the challenges and opportunities facing us in changing times., , Leanne Barnes We are leading through uncertain and changing times which can place emphases on the importance of strong and courageous leadership. Developing an adaptive leadership mindset, responsive to overcoming challenges whilst embracing change and encouraging agility in decision making is now a part of who we are. Catherine Dale David Farmer Peter Tegart General Manager General Manager General Manager Eurobodalla Shire Council Wollongong City Council Queanbeyan City Council

Program Day 1 - Thursday 3rd December

10:00 - 11:00 Registration 2:10 - 2:30 Afternoon Tea 11:00 - 11:10 Antony Maxwell Welcome ASAM 2:30 - 3:30 Antony Maxwell & Opening Development ASAM Address Session

11:10 - 11:25 Pastor Ossie Cruse Welcome to Leading in Aboriginal Communities 3:30 - 3:55 Leadership for Community Country Organisations Keynote Dr Matthew 11:25 - 11:30 Leanne Barnes Speaker Nott Overview General Clean Energy for Manager, Bega Eternity Valley Shire

Council 3:55 - 4:00 Antony Maxwell

Closing ASAM 11:30 - 11:55 Growing Leadership Comments Keynote Kerry Thompson

Speaker Former CEO Wyndham City Council Close , 11:55 - 12:20 Barry Irvin , Guest Speaker Chairman, Bega David Parkin Cheese David covered the key issues very professionally and entertained the 12:20 - 1:10 Lunch audience for the entire time. To say he exceeded 1:10 - 2:10 Leading through Uncertainty our expectations would be Guest Panel of Eurobodalla, Kiama & Botany Mayors Bay selling him short — QANTAS 2015 SOUTH EAST REGION LEADERSHIP TWO DAY FORUM Thursday, Friday 3rd and 4th December 2015 @ Merimbula

Program Day 2 - Friday 4th December

7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast ‘Meet the 11:05 - 11:30 Dr Peter Hendy Councillors’ @ Rock Pool Cafe Guest Speaker MP Australian 8:30 - 9:00 Forum starts with Federal Tea & Coffee Government

9:00 - 9:10 Antony Maxwell 11:30 - 12:10 Antony Maxwell Opening ASAM Development ASAM Session

9:10 - 9:40 Providing Leadership & Driving 12:10 - 12:50 How does the changing face Change of the Local Government Keynote Allan Stokes Sector impact on the roles of Speaker Executive leaders Director, National Keynote Sallyanne Sea Change Speaker Atkinson Taskforce Former Lord Mayor, Brisbane 9:40 - 10:40 How Local Government can be City flexible, agile & Innovative in

times of uncertainty 12:50 - 1:00 Antony Maxwell

Guest Panel Queanbeyan, Wollongong & Closing ASAM General Eurobodalla Comments

Managers

10:40 - 11:05 Morning Tea 1:00 - 2:00 Networking Lunch - Departure , , Sallyanne Atkinson AO Impressive person, inspiring, enjoyable, relevant, provided a most worthwhile insight into business and her many roles — Australian Graduate School of Management

LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY Meeting the needs of our communities — into the future Registration.

Online registration @ www.ivvy.com/event/bega

• Business & Leadership Forum Dinner QR code Open to all — $70.00 use this QR code to find the site • Two Day Leadership Forum (including Dinner & Breakfast) Reserved for Local Government, Local Businesses & Key Community Organisations — $250.00

• Networking Breakfast Open to All — $30.00

Further information

Contact: Event Coordinator — Tamara Whiting Email: [email protected] | Phone: 02 6499 2394

Bega Valley Shire Program and online Registration www.ivvy.com/event/bega

LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES - INTO THE FUTURE

Event Coordinator: Tamara or Heidi E: [email protected] P: 02 6499 2222