TASMANIAN LEADERS YEARBOOK 2016

YEARBOOK 2016 TASMANIAN LEADERS YEARBOOK 2016

CONTENTS ABOUT TASMANIAN LEADERS...... 4 OUR MISSION...... 4 OUR VALUES...... 5 TASMANIAN LEADERS PROGRAM OUTCOMES...... 5 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR...... 6 MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER...... 8 TLP10 2016 VALEDICTORY SPEECH...... 10 TLP9 2015 GRADUATION DINNER FEB 2016...... 11 TLP10 2016 PROGRAM SUMMARY...... 12 TLP10 2016 GRADUATE PROFILES...... 20 TLP10 2016 LEARNING SET PROJECTS...... 44 EMPLOYER TESTIMONIALS...... 46 LEADERSHIP CHAMPIONS...... 48 THANK YOU...... 49 TASMANIAN LEADERS BOARD MEMBERS...... 50 ALUMNI SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE...... 52 THINKBANK...... 54 TLP GRADUATES ON THE GO...... 55 TLP GRADUATES...... 58 OUR PARTNERS...... 63

3 ABOUT TASMANIAN LEADERS Tasmanian Leaders Inc. (TLI) is a not-for- profit incorporated association governed by OUR a Board of volunteer professionals, many of whom established the program. TLI annually delivers the Tasmanian Leaders Program, MISSION manages the Skillsbank and Thinkbank There are three missions within the broad initiatives, and supports the Tasmanian Leaders remit of the organisation: Alumni (TLA) while also remaining committed Tasmanian Leaders Inc. is an independent to community leadership and Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation that identifies and leaders more generally. develops leaders who are committed to The Tasmanian Leaders Program (TLP) creating and influencing a successful future actively develops the leadership talents of for our state. established and aspiring leaders through The Tasmanian Leaders Program an intensive ten month professional and enhances participants’ leadership skills, personal development program. Over the networks and ability to influence through a year, participants meet at regular intervals to dynamic year-long action learning program explore critical issues facing . This is that is the primary output of Tasmanian done through seminars, panels, field trips, case Leaders Inc. studies and retreats which expose participants to over 100 business and community leaders, The Tasmanian Leaders Alumni is a experts and critical thinkers. The result is strong and growing network of graduates a unique and life-changing experience that from the Tasmanian Leaders Program who achieves positive outcomes for participants, apply their leadership capacity for the benefit their employers and Tasmania. of the Tasmanian community and each other.

4 OUR PROGRAM VALUES OUTCOMES In all that we do we will: áá More effective, productive and informed áá be authentic and professional; leaders in their professions across all sectors. áá celebrate difference: in people, potential áá A greater connection and sense of and perspective; commitment to Tasmania by the áá be inclusive, and participant and participants. outcome focused; áá Implementation of four successful community áá foster a volunteer ethic and community or business development projects undertaken commitment; and by participants each year. áá have a long term focus, be creative and áá Longer retention in Tasmania of, and look for new solutions. therefore greater contribution from, some of those participants who otherwise might have relocated. áá Creation of new business, commercial and community opportunities. áá Expanded network of nationally and globally influential Alumni who remain committed and connected to Tasmania áá Commitment by participants to ongoing community participation.

5 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Congratulations to the graduates of TLP10 who We continue to be staggered by the generosity of so completed the program in November 2016. I have had many who volunteer their time freely, allowing us to deliver the pleasure of catching up with them throughout the an outstanding program each year. In 2016 founding Board year and it seems they have all had a transformative members, Brian Lewis and Gillian Biscoe, again designed journey that has challenged and inspired in equal measure. and delivered the Residentials, which are critical pillars of That makes them ready to take their hard-earned place the program. amongst the ranks of our Alumni and as a graduate myself and previous Chair of the Alumni Sub-Committee I whole- The Board and the Alumni are in awe of, and grateful heartedly welcome them to the Tasmanian Leaders family. for, Brian and Gillian’s commitment to the organisation, investment in our program and most importantly their As we move into our second decade it is timely to contribution to each and every one of our 224 graduates reflect on the ongoing positive contribution Tasmanian over the past decade. Delivering 30 Residentials alone is Leaders makes in our community. The projects delivered impressive but when you add other components such as by each year group are a very tangible example of this program design, travel time and other Board activities it is impact and I cannot help but experience a sense of pride staggeringly impressive. when thinking how these projects have benefited such a diverse range of Tasmanians. A particular highlight of Gillian and Brian step down from their Residential 2016 was hearing about the progress of these projects at responsibilities this year and we look forward to formally the annual Alumni Congress. acknowledging their contribution at Government House in 2017. In the meantime we are pleased that Brian and Another highlight was the launch of Garden of Memories Gillian will stay connected to the organisation with both on International Guide Dog Day 2016. This project, committing to work closely with our new facilitators, and the brainchild of a TLP6 (2012) Learning Set has seen Gillian will remain on the Board. a peaceful reflective space created in a small park in , dedicated to acknowledging the important role The Tasmanian Leaders Board is a volunteer Board of Guide Dogs have in the lives of their handlers, and in the busy professionals, and we would like to recognise the community. The site of the memorial garden is on Elizabeth strategic input by all Board members who ensure our Street/Warwick Street, Hobart and was chosen for its organisation remains relevant and impactful. My special ease of access and proximity to important public services thanks to current Board members John Perry, Kim Evans, and Guide Dogs Tasmania’s office. If you have not visited, I Rob Woolley and Gillian Biscoe. encourage you to do so. In February 2016, founding Board member Anthea As part of the ongoing commitment to our graduates Pritchard stepped down from the Board after eleven years there is an exciting calendar of events coming up in the of steadfast service. Quite simply, Tasmanian Leaders would year ahead, including continued delivery of the Thinkbank not have achieved what we have without the massive initiative, thanks to the support of the University of investment from Anthea over the years. We will miss her Tasmania. This initiative, alongside a suite of professional wise counsel around the Board table. Luckily for us she development activities throughout the year, will ensure will remain as a Leadership Champion of the organisation we maintain the graduate network as a strong and vibrant and we will continue to call on her from time to time. On structure willing and able to positively influence the future a personal level I would like to thank her for her support of Tasmania. during my transition as Chair. Special thanks also to Don Thomson who served on the Board throughout 2016, but The list of achievements of our Alumni grows every year stepped down late in the year to focus on a new role with and in 2016 several of our graduates received local and the . national awards. Among these is Rosalie Martin who has been named as the 2017 Tasmanian Australian of the Year. The Alumni Sub-Committee is the engine room of our Rosalie is a graduate of our 2012 program (TLP6), and graduates and we would like to thank them for their a well-respected speech pathologist. Helping prisoners continued hard work and commitment, which ensures crack the code of reading, Rosalie has developed a unique a quality and informative program of professional approach to literacy. For three years, Rosalie has visited development and other opportunities that keep our Tasmania’s Risdon Prison as a volunteer to deliver Just graduates engaged and contributing positively to the Sentences, a pilot project that is achieving outstanding community. In particular, thank you to the Chair of the results. She is also the founding speech pathologist of Alumni Sub-Committee, Ruth Forrest, who continuously Chatter Matters Tasmania – a charity building awareness works to strengthen the influence of the Alumni in the and skills in human communication. All of us at Tasmanian community. This is Ruth’s last year as Chair, but we will long Leaders congratulate Rosalie on becoming a national benefit from her legacy with enhanced strategic planning finalist in the Australian of the Year Awards and hope the processes, increased Alumni activity, more professional opportunity shines some light on the incredible work she development opportunities and an effective and collegiate does within her community. You can read more about our relationship between the Board and the Sub-Committee. Graduates on the Go from The activity for Alumni increased in 2016 with the offering page 55. of two, one day intensives – Myers Briggs Type Indicator Step II with Angela Driver and the Leadership Circle with Steve Willing. And with thanks to funding from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) we delivered a webinar series and two Residential Thinkbanks, coordinated by our Project Leader, Tracey Tasker.

6 Our thanks are also extended to the staff of Tasmanian This year the Residentials took place in three beautiful Leaders for their work throughout the year. 2016 was a locations across Tasmania, thanks to the generous year of change, as we said goodbye to Piia Wirsu in July support of RACT who provided us with significant and Tracey Tasker in September and welcomed Jayne discounts to their world-class facilities. Thanks also to Bayles in July. Our heartfelt thanks go to Piia and Tracey WIN Television for their generous in-kind advertising for all they have given TLI, the program and our Alumni package at recruitment time. Thanks also to KPMG during their short time with us. And the revolving door is for managing our accounts with efficiency and yet to swing one more time as Jayne leaves to pursue a professionalism, St. Luke’s Health, who supported career in the private sector with the purchase of a café. our Alumni activities and FRRR for investing in our A warm welcome to Jenn Heggarty for joining the team community work. in February. Thank you to our participant scholarship providers in We are very fortunate to have Angela Driver as 2016 – Cradle Coast NRM, Cityprom and our Alumni our General Manager. Angela not only has endless who independently crowd funded two scholarships enthusiasm, energy and passion for Tasmanian Leaders from their membership. With the addition of the but also an extraordinary work ethic and very high Cityprom scholarship, alongside the Alumni Change work output. The fact that Angela is also a graduate of Maker Scholarship, 2016 boasted three scholarships that our program ensures continuity and integrity between targeted small business owners. each year. It is easy to forget that Angela is often away from her family helping to deliver our program around With Gillian and Brian stepping down the Board decided the state. Special and heartfelt thanks to Angela for her to undertake an extensive expression of interest process commitment and drive – and for fitting in our telephone to select the facilitators for the 2017 Tasmanian Leaders calls and meetings whenever I am available. Program Residentials. We are pleased to advise that as a result of that search, founding Board member Bob Our Leadership Champions are also deserving of thanks. Campbell and Lynda Jones were selected as our new They are a diverse mix of business and community facilitators. leaders who continue to volunteer their time to help support participants, graduates and Tasmanian Leaders in Bob and Lynda have worked together over the past many ways. thirteen years to help groups of all sizes move from uncertainty to purpose. Their group facilitation skills, In 2015 the committed to three along with their extensive experience in business and years ongoing funding, which together with participant and community development, process design, strategic and employer contributions and the generous support of our operational planning and change management will ensure highly valued sponsors will secure the Tasmanian Leaders the program’s legacy continues. Program into the future. Thank you to Minister Groom and the Department of State Growth who administer our Bob and Lynda are looking forward to spending more funding and remain committed to investing in leadership time with the Tasmanian Leaders family over the next development. We are also incredibly appreciative of our few months, especially our 2017 participants. Bob and cash sponsors, whose investment enables us to enhance Lynda, alongside Angela Driver and myself will allow the learning and experience of participants. A big thank the organisation to deliver the program with stability, you to our major cash sponsors in 2016 – Nekon Pty Ltd certainty and a diversity of skills and experience. and Federal Group. A key priority for the Tasmanian Leaders Board during 2016 was working with our stakeholders, and extended family, to consider the strategic direction and future priorities that will take us into the next decade. On December 10, in Launceston, 42 of us gathered to talk about where we want to be and how we want to contribute further to Tasmanian leadership. It was a great day, which generated lots of discussion about where we might go and how we would like to get there. The Board is looking forward to progressing those ideas in 2017. Thanks again to everyone who has contributed to, invested in and supported Tasmanian Leaders over the past year. We greatly anticipate the next decade of the program along with all the other activities of Tasmanian Leaders. To our new TLP graduates, congratulations on this momentous achievement. We look forward to supporting and charting your achievements into the future and welcome you to the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni. GINNA WEBSTER Chair, Tasmanian Leaders

7 MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER The tenth program has excited and engaged me as much When participants enter the program they commit to as the other six I have been involved in. undertake a community or business project that will benefit the state’s development and growth. The projects As always it began with interviews. With Gillian Biscoe must be small enough to achieve, but large enough to as my trusty colleague we toured the state interviewing matter, and this year’s participants upheld a tradition a fantastic array of talented individuals. It was with of exciting and valued projects. I would like to briefly fascinating joy that we met with those who wanted to be highlight them here: part of our 2016 program. However the task of reducing to 24 is never easy, and this year once again required Dress for Success will see the establishment of a not- us to make some hard calls to ensure the balance of for-profit enterprise called Dress for Success (D4S) participants was diverse and over-flowing with potential. which will be a Hobart based franchise of an American From those anxious ‘have we chosen wisely?’ moments program. D4S sources and delivers suitable clothing, during the first Residential, through to the group styling, mentoring and coaching for women to re-enter norming-storming-norming-performing cycles, I can the workforce. honestly say we chose well and we had the right 24 in Mole Creek Stories will connect diverse people of all the room. ages in a rural community, through the creation of a Over the course of ten months we attended three series of short form documentary films about life past Residentials and eight Linking Sessions and had the and present in Mole Creek. The project aims to create a opportunity to hear from, and question, approximate sense of community identity, provide new opportunities 120 speakers and experts in various fields from across for people to connect and work together and to many sectors of the community, in some outstanding generate a contemporary product for the community venues. This included tours to a number of North and tourists. Western businesses, a men’s shelter (Bethlehem House) My Story, My Voice will work closely with a Tasmanian and Risdon Prison both in Hobart, and an alcohol and local council to plan and host an exhibition featuring the other drug rehabilitation centre in Launceston. We also stories and experiences of young Tasmanians. One aspect stopped by pig and tomato farms, a number of advanced of the project will be to connect young people with local manufacturing factories, and held sessions at Wrest Point artists, including musicians and writers, to mentor and Tasmania’s Point Restaurant, MONA’s Organ Room and assist them to tell their stories using a variety of media. the Moonah Arts Centre. The Walls of Jerusalem History Project will facilitate the The four Linking Sessions delivered by the Learning Sets collection of materials relating to the history of the Walls demonstrated the TLP10 participant’s commitment to of Jerusalem National Park, so the story of the park and tackling the issues of Tasmania, focussing on: its founder, Reg Hall, can be shared with and enjoyed by áá Youth, opportunities and success the public. áá Influence ofAboriginal culture on Tasmania’s economy Finally, thank you TLP10. Thank you for being open to – building on opportunities allow the program to have the impact intended. For áá The tension between health and justice outcomes in being brave to stay present when the natural response the context of changing attitudes towards drug use might have been otherwise. For truly becoming áá Tourism: who is it working for? comrades in adversity. For taking the blinkers off and starting to think in new and more strategic ways. Your These sessions drew a selection of engaging and inspiring personal growth, both individually and as a group, has speakers too numerous to mention here, but I would been a delight to watch. You have grown simultaneously like to touch on a number of those who gave inspiring in confidence and humility. Congratulations. I wish you leadership stories including: well for your futures and look forward to toasting your áá Dale Elphinstone, Executive Chairman, success at the Graduation Dinner and to continue Elphinstone Group catching up at Alumni events in the near future. áá Jan Owen AM, Chief Executive Officer, ANGELA DRIVER Foundation for Young Australians General Manager áá Robert Pennicott, Owner, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys and áá Robyn Moore, ’s most in-demand Female Speaker The stories of courage, passion and innovation from all speakers and presenters encouraged participants to dig deep, to consider alternative views, to do more for our island state, to strive to be better and to always back themselves.

8 9 TLP10 2016 TASMANIAN LEADERS PROGRAM GRADUATION DINNER VALEDICTORY SPEECH

My name is Monica Plunkett, and I now, confidently, call To those TLPers, who contributed and backed me, I say myself a Tasmanian Leader. “watch this space!” Hopefully in years to come, when I create or do something that makes a positive difference Before undertaking the Tasmanian Leaders Program I had in our state, they will remember it was me they helped, never thought of myself as a leader – having never held and know that their investment was worthwhile. the title of manager, director, or CEO. A major part of the program, for all of us, was When I applied for TLP in 2015, I held the perception discovering more about ourselves. Which leads me to that being a ‘creative small business owner’ may not be my next, more recently discovered title. As well as being enough. This past year however, has emphasised to me ‘creative’, and a ‘small business owner’, I am an ENFP. that being ‘creative’ is an admirable ability for a leader to have. In fact, I think it is this ability to think differently, to For those who are not familiar with the Myers Briggs look beyond the expected, and to not be afraid to shake Type Indicator (MBTI) let me elaborate. As a self- things up that distinguishes the extraordinary leader from identified ENFP I prefer not to base my decisions on the ordinary the concrete or the rational. I often speak before I have done the thinking and prefer to rely on my feelings A few months ago in one of our Linking Sessions, we and intuition. These are attributes that I think are not were introduced to the concept of ‘rat-baggery’ – the necessarily great for a typical ‘leader’ or ‘manager’. idea that in order to create significant change, you need to buck the trends, challenge the expected, and do things When I searched for leaders who have the same MBTI your own way. type, I was underwhelmed. Apart from writers, musicians, comedians and Hollywood actors, typical ENFP leaders I think if my title of ‘creative’ allows me anything, it’s free were thin on the ground - Fidel Castro, Che Guevara license to be a bit of a ratbag! and Julian Assange were the most influential… but they As well as ‘creative’, another title I have had for a while are not typical leaders either, are they? now is ‘small business owner’. As well as encouraging more self-awareness, MBTI enabled My husband Ben and I have operated our own creative us to better understand others, and to better manage studio – Halibut Creative – for the last nine years. Based relationships in order to become more effective leaders. in Launceston, we specialise in branding, design and When I was searching for inspiration for this speech, I advertising for a range of organisations both here and read previous TLP yearbooks, and I discovered one of interstate. We employ one designer, and utilise a small my friends, Leanne Sherriff (TLP7), had summed this up team of suppliers as required. We definitely epitomise perfectly by saying, “It is about understanding, valuing and the SMALL in small business! respecting people for their differences, and learning to be As a small business owner, taking time away from the a leader who brings out the best in the people around business each month for TLP commitments was a juggle. them.” I had to undertake extra work before and after each Greg McCann shared some lessons in leadership with event, lug my laptop around to manage urgent deadlines, us during the year, and continued this idea when he said, and get back to clients late at night in between session “People who are inspired and empowered will raise their days. performance way beyond anything they thought possible.” Then there was the financial commitment. Because And while I may never have considered myself a leader Ben and I are hands-on in our business, if the work before, I know moving forward that I can, and will, does not get done, invoices do not get sent, and we empower others to achieve their best. I now know that do not get paid. We also do not have a huge (if any!) this is what true leadership is about. It is not about having budget for training or development. So the decision to an impressive title or having particular personality traits. It apply for Tasmanian Leaders was a big one. With Ben’s is about being able to share a vision and inspiring encouragement, I decided to apply and we hoped for a others to be part of it. scholarship. After a year incredibly rich Luckily I was fortunate to receive the Alumni Change in learnings, insights and Maker Scholarship. This was pretty special, as 2016 was inspiration I feel enriched, the first year it was offered. Thanks to the initiative empowered, and excited of Julia Curtis (TLP1), over 50 Alumni members for the future. contributed towards two scholarships, which provided the opportunity to participate, for me, and another MONICA PLUNKETT TLP10 participant, Daryl Connelly. Needless to say, I felt incredibly humbled that the Alumni put their faith in me, and believed that I had something to offer.

10 TLP9 2015 TASMANIAN LEADERS PROGRAM GRADUATION DINNER The TLP9 Graduation Dinner was held at Wrest Point, Hobart, on 27 February 2016. Photos by Jack Robert-Tissot.

TLP10 2016 PROGRAM The TLP10 2016 Tasmanian Leaders Program comprised of eight two-day Linking Sessions and three multi-day Residential Retreats co-designed and facilitated by Brian Lewis and Gillian Biscoe.

RESIDENTIAL RETREATS SESSION WHERE DATE Opening Residential Strahan Village, Strahan Thursday 18 February – Sunday 21 February Mid-Year Residential Freycinet Lodge, Coles Bay Friday 22 July – Sunday 24 July Closing Residential Cradle Mountain Hotel, Cradle Mountain Friday 25 November – Sunday 27 November

GOVERNANCE FRI 18 – SAT 19 MARCH / PARLIAMENT HOUSE, HOBART Australian Richard Ecclestone, Director – Institute of Social Change, Presenter Parliament 101 Professor of Political Science, University of Tasmania Parliament MP, Speaker House of Assembly, Tasmanian Presenter House Tour Liberals Greg Hall MLC, Deputy President of Legislative Council Presenter The Politics of Politics Damian Ogden, Founding Executive Director, Campaign Presenter – it’s a numbers Action game! The Decision Kym Goodes, Chief Executive Officer, TasCOSS Panellist Making Hierachy Darren Hine, Commissioner of Tasmanian Police Panellist – influencing the Jonno Duniam, Deputy Chief of Staff, Minister Hodgman’s Panellist agenda Office Robin Banks, Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Panellist Liz Jack, Chief Executive Officer, Macquarie Point Facilitator Development Corporation Global Governance Matt Killingsworth, Head of Politics and International Presenter and International Relations and a Senior Lecturer, University of Tasmania Law – why should we care? Effective Questioning Mark Thomas, Director, M&M Communications Presenter Question Time with Senator , Liberal Senator for Tasmania Panellist our Parliamentary Cassy O’Connor MP, Leader of the Panellist Leaders – , Mayor, Glenorchy City Council Panellist Parliamentary Angela Wilson, Tasmanian Branch Republican Convenor Panellist Reform Mark Thomas, Director, M&M Communications Facilitator Leadership Story Robyn Moore, Professional Speaker Presenter

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INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY THU 21 – FRI 22 APRIL / NORTH WEST COAST

North West Robyn Eversole, Director, Institute for Regional Development, Presenter Coast – Industry Cradle Coast Campus, University of Tasmania and Innovation Overview What is innovation Ben Pyka, Owner, 41Degrees South Aquaculture Panellist – barriers and Karina Dambergs, Co-Founder, Red Brick Road Cider Panellist catalysts? Annette Reede, Owner, Tasmanian Natural Garlic and Panellist Tomatoes and 2014 Tasmanian Rural Woman of the Year Tom Lewis, Director, RDS Partners Facilitator Site Tour: Southern Lee Whiteley, Managing Director, Southern Prospect Host Prospect Pty Ltd Site Tour: Tasmanian Mari Rademeyer, Laboratory and QC Manager, Tasmanian Host Advanced Minerals Advanced Minerals Site Tour: Hellyers Mark Littler, General Manager Betta Milk and Sharon Deane, Host Road Distillery Tour Visitor Interpretation Centre Manager Innovating our Anton Kriz , Lecturer, University of Newcastle Panellist Leadership John Perry, Coordinator General, Department of State Panellist Approach for Growth Asian Markets Sally Chandler, International Trade Advisor, Tradestart at Panellist Australian Trade Commission Angela Yao, Executive Officer, Tasmania Branch, Australia China Panellist Business Council Rick Dunn, Director of Economic Development and Facilitator Sustainability, Meander Valley Council Leadership Story Dale Elphinstone, Executive Chairman, Elphinstone Group Presenter Site Tour: Anthony Brandsema, Owner, Brandsema Tomatoes Host Brandsema Tomatoes Leadership Story Guy Robertson, Co-Owner, Mount Gnomon Farm Presenter/ and Site Tour: Host Mount Gnomon Farm Applying the Anton Kriz , Lecturer, University of Newcastle Presenter Lessons from Innovation

13 COMMUNITY FRI 20 – SAT 21 MAY / MOONAH ARTS CENTRE, MOONAH

Social Determinants Miriam Vandenberg, Convenor, Tasmanian Social Presenter of Health Determinants of Health Advocacy Network

Social Inclusion: policy, Professor David Adams, Pro Vice-Chancellor Presenter politics + unintended (Community, Partnerships and Regional Development) consequences Tasmanian School of Business & Economics, University of Tasmania Leadership in Cheryl White, Family Violence Advocate Presenter Adversity Eve Earnshaw, Coordinator of the Dunalley Tasman Presenter Neighbourhood House Global Challenges for Waqas Durrani and Hina Durrani, Pakistani Migrants Presenters Muslims

Does the criminal Donna Adams, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Panellist justice system work? Police and Emergency Management Organisational Staff Pam Honan, General Manager, Magistrates Court, Panellist Training Unit, Risdon Department of Justice Prison Graham Hill, Director, Legal Aid Panellist Jill Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, Panellist Sexual Assault Support Services Ginna Webster, Deputy Secretary, Administration and Facilitator Justice, Department of Justice Site Tour: Risdon Prison Anthony Rees, Chief Superintendent, Prison Operations, Host Tasmania Prison Service Site Tour: Bethlehem Patrick Carlisle, Chief Executive Officer, Host House Bethlehem House

Being Strategic Gillian Biscoe, Executive Director, The Bellettes Bay Presenter Company Pty Ltd Leadership Nigel Fountain, Principal Consultant, Fountain Human Presenter Survival Key Resource Consulting Pty Ltd

14 ECONOMY FRI 17 – SAT 18 JUNE / NORTHERN INTEGRATED CARE SERVICE, LAUNCESTON The Tasmanian Economy: Saul Eslake, Economist Presenter challenges and opportunities Workforce, education and Karen Eyles, Postgraduate – PhD Candidate, Presenter migration in Tasmania University of Tasmania Levers of Government and MP, Treasurer, Minister for Planning Presenter Government Spending and Local Government, Liberal Member for Bass Priorities Industry Perspective: playing Ray Mostogl, General Manager, Bell Bay Aluminium Presenter in multiple economies Economic Disruptions: How Rebecca King, Director, Kingthing Marketing Panellist do we prepare for what we Mark Smith, Executive Officer, DairyTas Panellist don’t know? James Riggall, Manager and Director, Bitlink Panellist Craig Perkins, Chief Executive Officer, Regional Facilitator Development Australia – Tasmania So what does this all mean Tim Rutherford, Director, KPMG Presenter for the future of Tasmania? Introduction to Media Mark Thomas, Director, M&M Communications Presenter Leadership Story Greg McCann, Chairman, Moko Presenter

15 YOUTH, OPPORTUNITIES & SUCCESS FRI 19 – SAT 20 AUGUST / UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, INVERESK Tasmania: Should I Brooks High School students Panellists stay or should I go? Ali Bignell, Teacher and Prefect Group Leader, Facilitator Brooks High School Education and Skill , Deputy Premier, Tasmanian Liberals Panellist Pathways Jenny Eddington, former Tasmanian Association of State Panellist School Organisations President Malcolm White, TAFE Director Australia Facilitator Site Tour: School of Richard Burnham, Lecturer, School of Architecture Host Architecture Barriers and Enablers Adam Mostogl, Founder, Illuminate Education and Consulting Panellist of opportunities for Kate Birch, Corporate Partnership Manager, Tasmanian Panellist youth: The Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association Issues David O’Sign, Chief Executive Officer, Headspace Panellist Lisa Drinkwater, Program Manager, Radar Panellist David O’Bryne, Chief Operating Officer, Beacon Foundation Facilitator Success, Happiness, Zac Lockhart, 2016 Young Tasmanian of the Year Presenter Resilience and Luke Jackson, Olympian and business owner Presenter Empowerment Adaptive Leadership Steve Willing, Facilitator and Coach, Growth in Mind Presenter Leadership Story Jane Bennett, Chief Executive Officer and Presenter Managing Director, TasFoods

16 INFLUENCE OF ABORIGINAL CULTURE ON TASMANIA’S ECONOMY – BUILDING ON OPPORTUNITIES FRI 16 – SAT 17 SEPTEMBER / SUSTAINABILITY LEARNING CENTRE, MOUNT NELSON Tasmanian Aboriginal Fiona Hamilton, Principal, Cultural Business Innovation Presenter Customary Economies Re-setting the relationship: Kate Kent, Executive Director, Communities, Sport and Presenter an update on the Recreation, Department of Premier and Cabinet Government’s policy priorities Tasmanian indigenous Peter Mooney, Former Director Tasmanian Parks and Panellist economic initiatives and Wildlife Service opportunities Clyde Mansell, Wukalina Cultural Walk Panellist Dewayne Everettsmith, Mina Nina – Tourism and Panellist Events

Trish Hodge, Mina Nina – Tourism and Events Panellist Daniel Hackett, TLP10 Participant Facilitator Site Tour: Explanation of Andy Baird, Director Community Engagement and the Host the development of the Aboriginal Learning Facilitator, Tasmanian Museum and Tasmanian Aboriginal Art Gallery Culture exhibition ningina Teangi Brown, Aboriginal Learning Facilitator, Tasmanian Host tunapri Museum and Art Gallery World Café: Maintaining Jane Hutchinson, 2016 Tasmanian of the Year, Chief Panellist Aboriginal cultural Executive Officer, Tasmanian Land Conservancy influence on the economy Sarah Wilcox, Communications Consultant, Panellist – what to keep doing, Cooee Communications what to stop and what to John Easton, Manager, Pakana services Panellist start? Ursula Taylor, TLP10 Participant Facilitator Human Instincts for Ros Cardinal, Principal Consultant, Shaping Change Presenter leaders Leadership Story Jan Owen AM, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation Presenter for Young Australians

17 THE TENSION BETWEEN ACHIEVING HEALTH AND JUSTICE OUTCOMES IN THE CONTEXT OF CHANGING ATTITUDES TOWARDS DRUG USE FRI 14 – SAT 15 OCTOBER / DELOITTE, LAUNCESTON Presenter Overview of the topic Jeremy Prichard, Senior Lecturer, University of Tasmania Presenter Missiondale Centre, Kent Stone, Case Manager, Missiondale Evandale Host Site Tour: Missiondale, Anne Koops, Joint Site Manager, Missiondale Evandale Rob Koops, Joint Site Manager, Missiondale Host Eddie Everett, Case Manager, Missiondale Host Panellist Recreational Drugs – their Joanne Stolp, Inspector, Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management impact on crime and the Panellist health system Adrian Reynolds, Clinical Director, Alcohol and Drug Service Sharon Cure, Magistrate, Court Diversion Program Panellist Marion Hale, Educator, Drug Education Network Panellist Michael Giudici, TLP10 Participant Facilitator World Café – Not in my Presentation to Craig Perkins, Mayor, Meander Valley back yard? Council Dominic Geraghty, Deputy Head, School of Health Panellist Approved Teen Challenge Sciences, Deputy Chair of Academic Senate, University of Tasmania Home of Hope Centre in Panellist the Meander Valley case Joanne Stolp, Inspector, Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management study Marion Hale, Educator, Drug Education Network Panellist Donna Brown, TLP10 Participant Facilitator Presenter The Enneagram and Self- Mel Maddock, Madfinch Consulting Aware Leadership Presenter Leadership Story John Kirwan, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Flying Doctor Service

18 TOURISM: WHO IS IT WORKING FOR? FRI 11 – SAT 12 NOVEMBER / WREST POINT AND MONA HOBART Paddock-to-Plate, Clean- John Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism and-Green, Sex and Death: Tasmania Presenter The State of Play The Social Effects of Anne Hardy, Senior Lecturer and Director, Tourism Tourism Research and Education Network, University of Tasmania Presenter Tourism in Communities: Cheryl Arnol, Deputy Mayor, Glamorgan Spring Bay Who is it working for? Council Panellist Michal Frydrych, Mole Creek Business Association and Great Western Tiers Tourism Association Panellist Nick Haddow, Owner, Bruny Island Cheese Panellist Kristie Johnston, Mayor, Glenorchy City Council Raoul Harper, former General Manager, Flinders Island Panellist Council Facilitator Social License: What is it Vica Bayley, Tasmanian Campaign Manager, and how do you get it? The Wilderness Society Panellist Adrian Bold, Chief Executive Officer and Design Director, Mount Wellington Cable Car Panellist Liz Jack, Chief Executive Officer, Macquarie Point Development Corporation Panellist Melinda Percival, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Hobart Airport Panellist Daniel Hanna, Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Federal Group Facilitator Hypothetical: After the Matt Casey, General Manager, Tourism, Federal Group Boom – the Future of Panellist Tasmanian Tourism Mark Wilsdon, Co-Chief Executive Officer, MONA Graeme Wood, Entrepreneur and Owner of Panellist Spring Bay Mill Panellist Kathryn McCann, Sales and Marketing Manager, Wrest Point and Board Member, Tourism Industry Council of Facilitator Tasmania Who am I? The significance Suellen Taylor, Principal Consultant, Culture Code of identity and the roles Presenter leaders play Leadership Story Robert Pennicott, Owner, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Presenter

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since 2007 after completing her PhD in Aquaculture Aquaculture since 2007 after completing her PhD in from her focus Robin switched In 2012, Nutrition. Robin has worked at the University of Tasmania Tasmania Robin has worked at the University of has a research aquaculture to education and now career with an emphasis on improving educational career with an emphasis on improving outcomes for Tasmania. Robin’s research includes Tasmania. outcomes for UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA educational aspirations and attainment, rural and and attainment, educational aspirations Lecturer, Access and Social Inclusion Access Lecturer, regional access to higher education, parental engagement access to higher education, regional and pathways to higher education. She is passionate about to higher education. and pathways

education and the community and ensuring that Tasmanians Tasmanians education and the community and ensuring that to realise their aspirations. are able Leaders Program this year Tasmania be a part of the To It has given has been an amazing experience me. for I how me a chance to learn I am, more about who clearly and interact identify my those around me, with topics, different Being exposed to so many priorities. has The year experts and experiences has been inspiring. more rewarding than I could even been challenging but on the drive out to the first hoped for Residential. have which I feel TLP10 is an amazing group of 24 individuals privileged part to be of. my TLP has had a huge impact on me and as I continue skills I have I will use the tools and leadership journey, thinking and It has challenged my the year. learned over situations and made me I approach different the way and now Tasmania of the challenges facing more aware The program has helped me to realise my in the future. It has prioritiesown personally (both and professionally). reflection and it is a of the need for also made me aware I look to workprocess I will continue on into the future. to the new networks made forward and friends I have the journey and continuing them. with this year Robin BARNES TLP10 2016 2016 TLP10 GRADUATES

” The program has “ helped me to realise priorities. own my 20 ROBIN BARNES STUART

AUCKLAND LOUISE BISHOP LOUISE 21 ” I am inspired to think “ more strategically both and personallyprofessionally greater confidence and to have . . as a leader . in myself

Operations Manager – Tasmania Operations Manager – ZINFRA in Zinfra Manager for Louise is the Operations overseeing for the gas She is responsible Tasmania. and electricityteams to deliver gas and electricity operations and distributiontransmission construction, and maintenance services. commenced her Louise career in the utility industry in 2000 as part of the Gas Tasmanian the constructionproject team for of the Energy role with Duke This led to an operational Pipeline. the acquisition Following upon commissioning of the pipeline. Louise undertook a project Alinta in 2004, of the pipeline by management role in the electrical side of the business. and Tasmania, in As the business has continued to grow undergo a number of name changes – (more recently for Louise has been responsible Zinfra), Jemena and now prior to her current role. Tasmania for business development TLP experience has been a time of great self- The reflection as a result of gaining a greater understanding and a greater Tasmania things – the issues facing of two There understanding leadership and my myself of style. times during been many the program me for have to visualise and consider both personal and career the wide variety of aspirations of this, and as a result speakers participants, and facilitators fellow and my future aspirations. a clearer vision of my I have I marry about how I am excited now leadership my style on issues facing not only to focus with that of others, my also the opportunitiesbut our state, individuals, for I am inspired organisation and the wider community. and to think more strategically both professionally myself as a greater confidence in personally and to have mentor models and tools to leader: to use the strategies, and nurture organisational to fulfil not only others, personalgoals but aspirations our make that can only greater. community Louise Louise BISHOP

a diverse career. She has worked in the renewable She has worked in the renewable a diverse career. energywith Hydro sector since 2001 and water Donna has worked in various leadership roles over and Australia both in Entura and Tasmania internationally across SE Asia. During she has time this Asia. internationallySE across contributed to industry standards and guides applied HYDRO globally and has designed sustainability assessment tools globally and has designed sustainability Manager, Environment, Health and Safety Health and Environment, Manager, and facilitated multi-stakeholder dialogue in international multi-stakeholder and facilitated river basins. Prior to that she held roles in mining, small Prior to that she held roles in mining, river basins.

business, community sector and government. In her community sector and government. business, health current environmental, for is responsible role Donna hydropower Tasmanian management across and safety engagement role stakeholder a key and provides operations for Hydro Tasmania. I TLP experience came just at the rightme. time for The to step up was at a mid career point where I was ready The program has opened on new challenges. and take Tasmania to various eyes issues and opportunitiesmy in commitment to the state and its and galvanised my me is being inspired by Most memorable for future. own both amongst my Tasmanians passionate so many TLP10 and during the Linking Sessions and cohort of Participating in the program me Residentials. has given Tasmania’s a broader and more strategic perspective on the challenges and already I can see development work. to my that makes difference just completed the program last month there is Having the time to I intend to take a lot to digest and reflect on. and work some towards and share the learnings, apply I am re- As a result of the program, set. goals I have energised on new challenges and I am and ready to take to a broader contributionlooking forward to the state. great support me has given to join this Tasmania Hydro program and already the organisation is reaping the benefits. Donna Donna BROWN

” The program has . . . . . The program has . “ galvanised my commitment galvanised my to the state and its future. to the state and its future. 22 DONNA BROWN changing Tasmania for thebetter. ofthe extensive network TLP together Alumni towork and comes growto thrive in my career. I will maintain the amoreseniorrolewhenanopportunity to undertake confidence, and creative thinking. and strategic I am ready including from mymy significantgrowth inleadership the program. hasalreadygainedbenefits Myorganisation approach. Iwillapply the skillsIhave developed within I willcontinue toimprove styleand my own leadership and backgroundsoutsidemy workplace. for metomeetpeoplewithdifferentexperience ideas ago.Canada eightyears This hasbeenalife changing as acommunity becauseIonly moved herefrom somuchTLP for about mewasthatIlearned Tasmania leading changesinthenearfuture. The highlightofthe withmy fellow agreatjourney It hasalsostarted TLP’ers for metodevelop my capacityasaleader.opportunity in2016hasprovided agreat intheprogram Participating research projects. engineering maritime invarious higher degree researchsupervision vehicle researchcapabilitydevelopment. Shealsoprovides the tooversee leadership AMC’s autonomousunderwater simulation.model testingandnumerical Sheprovides senior evaluation performance by physical in floatingstructure engineering.maritime experience Shehasover 25years submarines, whichisasubsetofthe broader disciplineof includingautonomousunderwater vehiclesand structures offloatingandsubsea motion responsesandmanoeuvring hydrodynamics, inthekey areasofmaritime is primarily and subsea/underwater technology. Herresearchfocus hydrodynamics reputationinmaritime international She isanoceanengineerandnaval architectwithan of a specialistinstituteoftheUniversity Tasmania. Teaching) atthe CollegeAustralian (AMC), Maritime Dr ShuhongChaiisthe and Associate Dean(Learning MARITIME COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA – AUSTRALIAN Associate Dean, and Learning Teaching CHAI Shuhong “ growth inleadership. from my significant already gainedbenefits My organisation has My organisation

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SHUHONG CHAI With others, DarylWith others, Coast Innovation Cradle co-founded at to support people with a business or business idea, prospects were widely being a time when the region’s talked down. Prior to that, he worked in the hospitality Prior to that, down. talked and agrifood industries. Daryland agrifood industries. and trade is a chef by Maker ScholarshipMaker holds a Master of Business. In 2015, he was named he was In 2015, holds a Master of Business. Recipient of the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni Change Leaders Tasmanian Recipient of the Tasmanian Not-For-Profit Manager of the Year by the Year of the Manager Not-For-Profit Tasmanian CRADLE COAST INNOVATION CRADLE COAST and two After his wife Institute of Management. Australian

Daryl CONNELLY Officer Executive closely followed is Daryl’s greatest love, Tasmania daughters, of other interests which include dinghy sailing, a swag by and bushwalking. beekeeping about know I thought that I knew almost all there was to into the going before others, I relate to and how myself I was astonished I almost did not apply. in fact, program; that the program some very revealed blind significant development lots of professional I had done spots. in the company Finding myself TLP is different. but before, and accomplished people that I look up to, of highly I was sacrificedtime to be there, significant family having determined opportunity to use the positive, to make lasting changes. a big wanted to make I’ve For as long as I can remember, Tasmanians we to the way to our island and difference that journey, far better equipped for I feel see ourselves. fellow strengthened and energised all of my and I feel by TLP10 and the cohorts travellers – the fine people of more confident and more self I am wiser, us. before yet others, or I am not as quick to judge myself aware. to tryquicker them to perfect new things without having found the I have year, It is no coincidence that this first. furthercourage to move comfort outside my zone, whether that be sharing or some writing with others, under-skilled woefully signing up as an enthusiastic but crew member in an ocean race! ” I’m wiser, I’m wiser, “ more confident 24 and more self aware. and more self aware. DARYL CONNELLY encouraged methroughoutmy encouraged in2016. TLP journey profound. and whosupported Thank you toeveryone andprofessional level,at bothapersonal hasbeen approach.collaborative The impactthatthishashad, a ofmy colleaguesandfosters engage thesupport making. Ifeel thatthisapproachmakes iteasierto approachtodecision more consideredandstrategic growth. hasenabled metodevelopThe program a for my throughout theyear wassoimportant reflection The chancetospendtimeonpersonal future. inthe Alumni inthe and lookforward toparticipating up my P’. Ihave minute oftheprogram enjoyed every and Iammuch moreaware ofwhenIneedto ‘dial havegreater insightintotheperceptionothers ofme oftheimpactthisonothers.understanding Ihave styleandhave leadership agreater my own personal with somecleartake-home messages. Ihave developed They eachhadadifferent impactonmeandallleft time tousthroughouttheyear wasanabsoluteprivilege. whogave ofspeakers their anddiversity to therichness apologise for my passionand enthusiasm. To have access confident in my skills, abilityandknowledge andtonot patient (!), myself. but mostly ittaughtmetotrust To be whentheyarepresented,most ofopportunities tobe myself soseriously, toenjoy thesmallwins, tomake the TLP challengedme, inspiredme, taughtmetonottake hertimewithMake-A-Wish boards andvolunteers Australia. not limitedtoherworkplace, shealsositsonanumberof or adventure, Amanda’s roleinthecommunitysectoris enjoyable placefor all. Always lookingfor thenext challenge tothecommunityandmaking contributing Tasmania an role. andpassionateabout Amanda ishighlydriven Relationships Australia Tasmania inabusiness development with andcommencedwork organisation to alarger project for thepeakbody. In2015shemadeachange sector, capacitybuilding whereshemanagedalarge andalcoholcommunity her careerinthedrug in2012. andCorrections Criminology Shestarted of in 2008andwentontocompleteaMasters of attheUniversity in LawandCriminology Tasmania Amanda completedaBachelorof Arts, withMajors RELATIONSHIPSAUSTRALIATASMANIA Senior ResearchandProjectOfficer FRENCH Amanda

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AMANDA FRENCH ” Michael has been Surveyor three years for General ENVIRONMENT the majorityfollowing of his career in the private sector. His role includes responsibility for Tasmania’s Tasmania’s responsibility for His role includes sector. PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, PARKS, WATER AND WATER PARKS, INDUSTRIES, PRIMARY I didn’t anticipate the I didn’t anticipate the LAND TASMANIA, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TASMANIA, LAND surveying including the and spatial infrastructure, aerial imagery program, TASMAP products and the TASMAP aerial imagery program, Surveyor General maintenance, enhancement and deliverymaintenance, of the state’s Land Information System, or LIST. Michael administers the or LIST. Land Information System, degree of self awareness degree of self awareness would undergo. and reflection I “ Michael Michael GIUDICI

Surveyors Act 2002 which provides for the regulation of the Surveyors regulation the for provides Act 2002 which the setting and investigation including audit, surveying sector, also Michael has and monitoring of technical standards. associations for been a volunteer member of professional twenty years and has chaired numerous state and national He is presently Chair of the working groups and committees. Intergovernmental on Surveying Committee and Mapping. gardening, fishing, In his spare time he enjoys boating, reading and music. walking, Leaders Program to widen Tasmanian the I applied for my improve and social networks, professional my and to be stimulated capacity to lead at a higher level, What I did not anticipate was the degree of fun. and have and that would undergo, and reflection I self awareness the most transformational been has actually aspect of at a pretty life live I suppose that we journey. the year’s enough time for fast pace and do not generally allow One of we are going. reflection and evaluation of where the most rewarding parts of the program has been the of whom will remain many participants, The variety of careers and good friends. experiences to life has added so much TLP. the practical components of Although the program has year my learning I am sure that and finished, particularly will continue, development through the ongoing connection with who plan to meet Learningmy Set, regularly our professional to continue to tap into some I am yet development. of the work-related components of the reflecting program aim to do so by but reviewing the content and on the year like I would Also, notebooks. from my Tasmanian to remain associated with networkAlumni Leaders through the and meet participants from other years. 26 MICHAEL GIUDICI of many to shape the fortunes of one little island! ofonelittleisland! of many toshape thefortunes by helpingtogatherthecollective will perhaps Iwillstart local leaders. World dominationisstillalife-time goal, but for andthesupport developing peoplethroughmentoring andvalueof withtheaspiration industry infect thetourism of stakeholders. The mainthingIwanttodofromhereis betterwitheachotherandourmultitude collaborating means we arenow makingbetterdecisionstogetherand each other, beyond ‘getting stuffdone’. This reflection and reflectonthosearoundmehow we relateto istospend moretimetostop being ontheprogram The immediatechangesIhave madeasaresultof a TLP weekend. methods withmy wife from andmy teamafterreturning learnings,most rewardingwassharing modelsand andathome.closest tomeatwork What wasperhaps aboutmyself...quite alottostilllearn andalsothose unexpected wasattheageof43years, therewasstill willremainfor alifetime.experiences What was frombothpositive drawn andnotsopositive clarity Not onespecifichighlightstandsout, but momentsof people andremarkable diverse Tasmania hastooffer. selflessness sharedwith23ofthemostdynamic, ofselfand asanexploration be bestdescribed My Tasmanian can experience Program Leaders celebrate theirindustry. develop skillsandexperiences, andlobby, advocateand toattract workforce, partners North; withindustry working Tasmania asthecyclingmeccaof Australia, epicentreinthe leveraging majorevents heldintheregion; championing their destinationstohighyieldvisitors; and supporting northern Tasmania. To dothis, theyfocus on: marketing tocommunitiesin fromtourism and socialreturns andhisteamisincreasingtheeconomic focus for Chris ofthestate. bodyfor thenorth peak industry The core Organisation, Tourism Northern Tasmania, whichisthe Tasmania. leadstheRegional Chris Currently Tourism and travel industries, inbothNew Zealandand isatwentyyear veteranChris ofboththetourism TOURISM NORTHERN TASMANIA INC Chief Executive Officer GRIFFIN Chris

our multitude ofstakeholders. better witheachotherand together andcollaborating making better decisions “ We arenow

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CHRIS GRIFFIN Daniel Hackett is the co-founder of RiverFly 1864, a of RiverFly 1864, is the co-founder Daniel Hackett and winner tourism business, Tasmanian specialised of a 2016 Tasmanian Tourism Award. RiverFly 1864 Award. Tourism Tasmanian of a 2016 Recipient of the Cityprom Member ScholarshipRecipient of the Cityprom offers guided fly fishing trips, tuition, and a destination tuition, offers fly fishing guided trips, RIVERFLY 1864 RIVERFLY retail shop in Launceston. In recent years Daniel has retail shop in Launceston. focussed on operations in the Tasmanian Wilderness Tasmanian in the on operations focussed Founder World Heritage Area, developing one of only two camps one of only two developing Area, HeritageWorld Daniel Daniel HACKETT

currently permitted in the World Heritage Area. Building on Area. HeritageWorld currently permitted in the Daniel is the proponent the success of this development, Walls in the eco-tourismof a new project at Halls Island, built around European and of Jerusalem National Park, Aboriginal heritage. cultural TLP experience game-changer was a professional The to it was a great way person, As a small business me. for new decisions and review to new ideas, expose myself and industry perspectivesprocesses, from a broad the opportunity Having to learnrange of professions. and gain access to a Tasmanians, with a group of diverse me, But for great array of guest speakers was invaluable. experience, learning was the most powerful about myself work on strengths, me to better identify my enabling and learn in a challenging and often blindspots, any nonconformist setting. TLP world with to heading into the post I look forward personalbroader and more powerful and professional and a better personal toolkit to take connections, of The power advantage of opportunities as they arise. cultural narrative resonated Tasmanian authenticity and the to building and I look forward me, for throughout the year us enabling strengths through tourism, Tasmanian on these creating a more to share our stories with the wider world, along the way. Tasmania sustainable ” Learning about myself “ 28 was the most powerful was the most powerful me to enabling experience, strengths, better identify my and work blindspots, on any learn and often in a challenging nonconformist setting. DANIEL HACKETT my professional life andoutside. assist inthedevelopment offutureleaders, bothinside themselves. aboutand Iintendtocontinue tolearn tohelpthem or theestablishment ofprograms thatassistcommunities througheducation,programs engaged withandhopewe on cancontinue towork thatIhopetostay ofpeers with anextendednetwork toapply inmy life.already started Ithasprovided me oftoolsandskills,a widerange many ofwhichIhave The Tasmanian hasprovided mewith Program Leaders canhelpshapeinapositive way.leaders Tasmania intothefuture; afuturethathopefully we as while challengingtohearoftheissuesconfronting anditwashumbling toheartheirstories unheralded has somany goodpeopledoingthingsthatgo to berefreshing, motivatingandchallenging. Tasmania in impactingoroccurring that arecurrently Tasmania I found theexposuretoissuesandinnovation this backintomy life. growth fromthepersonal Apart moreaboutmyself andthenapplyhelped melearn their life experiences, which skillsandpersonalities somuch fromthegroupofpeoplein I learnt TLP10, Icansay Iachievedof theprogram thatandmore. with. interact ofpeoplethanInormally range Bytheend government environment andmeetamorediverse outsidethe to broadenmy knowledge ofleadership the I started Tasmanian wanting Program Leaders Executive Leadership Team for the TFS. andisamemberofthe (AFSM) for dedicatedservice the 2015recipientof Medal Australian FireService inresponsetobothfiresandcyclones. Jeff was deploymentsto interstate Victoria, NSWandFar North holds.role hecurrently Jeffhasrepresentedthe TFS on and training throughtotheoperational management operational firefighter, fire investigator, fire safety from allaspectsoftheservice seen himundertake in1985.the LauncestonFireBrigade Hiscareerhas firefighterwith commencingasarecruit 31 years Jeff hasbeenwiththe Tasmania (TFS)for FireService TASMANIA FIRESERVICE Regional Chief HARPER Jeff

motivating andchallenging. to berefreshing, in or occurring Tasmania impacting that arecurrently to theissuesandinnovation “ I found theexposure

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JEFF HARPER – Food Science On entry to the program: Defence Scientist Scientist Defence On entry to the program: Although currently living in Launceston, Theresa Although currently living in Launceston, GROUP frequently works at Russell Offices, , for DST- Canberra, frequently works at Russell Offices, DEFENCE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND Group. Theresa is a food scientist with a strong interest scientist Theresa is a food Group. in industry partnerships and technology transfer. Theresa in industry partnerships and technology transfer. Acting Director Science ProgramActing Director Science – Land also enjoys taking on roles outside her knowledge domain also enjoys taking on roles outside her knowledge Theresa Theresa HAY of food science, like her current role as Acting Director her current like role as science, of food This liaison role sits with DST- – Land. Science Program Army and in addition to frequent visits to partners, Group’s Theresa with an opportunity to get also presents Canberra, up to speed in the diverse of science and technology range and now Army needs to maintain a capability edge, that into the future. TLP presented the challenge and support to help me and to understandfind an authentic leadership style, During the programthe differing styles of others. we both personal presented with many tools, were analysis in theoryarticulate to help us identify and and practice, the I found ‘brand’. values and personal our preferences, very time group discussions and subsequent reflection to find the skills and confidence helpful in developing TLP also provided unique leadership my and grow style. the opportunity deep understanding a to develop of the significant challenges and opportunities of our beautiful Tasmania. island state – I am taking up an opportunity and to develop TLP, Post grow to continue will I and areas, new in skills strengthen I will be months, For the next twelve the skills I have. for working as Program Manager Submarine Capability, This role will require financial in . DST-Group management and international new engagement – two Our Learning Set will also me to develop. skill areas for which Mole Creek Stories, be conducting our project, will see us capturing personal storiesthrough short films Tasmania. old in rural and to help connect young ”

TLP presented the TLP presented the

30 “ challenge and support to help me find an authentic leadership style. THERESA HAY wherever thatmay be! I cannotwaitfor whatisnextfor me, whatever and how to Icanbestcontribute Tasmania andtheworld. year of ‘following my heart’ todiscover and my purpose ona life Iamembarking ofcorporate After twenty years ways totreadadifferent increasedmy path. courage in suchwonderfullypeople whoseetheworld different the otherhand, my exposurethrough TLP10 todiverse hard.so saying goodbye wasvery aftersixyears On be challenged, helpourcommunity andhave lotsoffun, Vantage Groupwassuchafantasticplacetolearn, grow, together. journeys future leadership environment our andIlookforward tosharing nurturing with 23amazing Tasmanian inasafe, leaders supportive, state. tospendayear Itwasapleasureandprivilege opened tothepossibilitiesthatexistinourbeautiful Tasmanians doingincredible thingsandhadmy eyes of Tasmania broadened, beenexposedtotalented totheworld.to contribute Ihave hadmy knowledge ofmyself andhowdeepened my Iwant understanding andtools,learnings hasbothchallengedand theprogram to beinganexcellentreinforcement ofmany previous tothat.TLP hasmadeahugecontribution Inaddition growthbeen ayear for ofincredible meand personal andthengavewas right methegiftof TLP10! 2016has waiteduntilthetime thattheuniverse I have atheory as wella Whitelion mentor. director ofQueen CatCentre CareandtheHobart Victoria tomake positivechangeandisa others about empowering ‘gap year’ todecidehernext careerstep. ispassionate Prue Group, onanew chapterwithapurposeful embarked Prue of 2016, with inHRandsixyears aftertenyears Vantage (HR) managementandchangemanagement. At theend to returning Tasmania, moved intohumanresource Prue andMelbourne.management consultantinHobart After withDeloitteasa inITbefore spendingfive years briefly Australia, systemsandworked shestudiedinformation and interpretingfor government. to Onherreturn her careerinJapan, teachingEnglishandtranslating and growing upinHobart Beach,Airlie began Prue based hotelsandthe9/11bottleshopchain. After the Federal Groupwhichoperates community- Manager for Vantage Group, abusinessunitof enteredtheprogram astheHumanResources Prue Vantage Group totheprogram:On entry HumanResourcesManager, On agapyear, discovering hernextstep... HORNE Prue

contribute totheworld.contribute and how Iwant to ofmyself my understanding challenged anddeepened “ The program hasboth The program ”

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PRUE HORNE Recipient of the Tasmanian Leaders Not-for-Profit ScholarshipLeaders Not-for-Profit Tasmanian Recipient of the Heart Tasmania Foundation On entry into the program: Director Revenue and Brand, and Brand, Revenue Director On entryinto the program: Kacee grew up on the beautiful north-west coast of Tasmania. Tasmania. up on the beautiful north-westKacee grew coast of DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT Influenced by the values of her working class family, she values of her workingfamily, by the Influenced class developed a love of learning and a deep sense of social justice. of learning a love developed and a deep sense of social justice. Kacee moved to Hobart and in 2006 graduated with an Arts/Law to Hobart with an Kacee moved and in 2006 graduated Kacee spent the firstyears six of her career working as a Degree. Members Federal of parliament,includingAdvisor to several Senior Wilkie MP during Andrew and LH, the Hon Duncan Kerr Chev learnt Kacee the art Duringof effective this time, his first term. In used to influence decision-making. strategies and the advocacy, leaving list’ items, off one of her major ‘bucket 2015 Kacee ticked charityAustralian in rural an paid employment to volunteer for Upon returning took a senior management Kacee Cambodia. Kacee has leading charities. Australia’s position with one of a communications consultancy and currentlyrecently established Resource Centre Migrant serves on three boards: as a Director Tasmania. and Flourish Tasmania, Gymnastics (South), Leaders Program has been Tasmanian Participating in the and constructive positive experience. an overwhelming The program real has helped me to identify and develop skills and experience. my suite of professional confidence in me the practicalIt has given needed to be strategic tools I manage workplace politics at this stage of and to effectively and provided fantastic, The Linking Sessions were career. my affirmationmy existing a progressive of the breadth of it become quickly However, and networks. knowledge apparent that the best resource of the program was the regular access Having other participants (past and present). to the brains of the 23 other participants with such varied experience approaches was professional and problem-solving fortunate extremely I feel to have refreshing and invaluable. career. landed a place in the program time in my at the perfect TLP than at the beginning! post My future looks a lot different specifically ‘work’ me a clear measure of The program gave capacity to professional when it comes to the individual’s me resign from This measure saw a real difference. make through the program job mid-way and re-examine my my I learnt that it is importantcareer priorities. me to work for people-centred influence positive in roles where I can directly and a consultancy, established I have Since then, change. Australianformed based organisations good networks with My aim is to develop with an international focus. development of taking on specialist capable as a communications myself short-term to facilitate the roll-out of development projects re-immersed also recently in myself I have activity in-country. which has been extremely at a local level, policy development being however I cannot rule out a returnaffirming. to politics, an armchair observer now. suits for Kacee JOHNSTONE Advisor – Strategic Projects Communications ”

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32 “ perfect time in my career. career. time in my perfect the program at the to have landed a place in to have KACEE JOHNSTONE adopted throughouttheworld! modelthatwillbe leadership become abest-practice Leaders am motivatedtohelp Tasmanian are offered throughthe Alumni. I that at thispointandIlookforward totheopportunities of upcomingflux. development isnot over Myleadership based roles, throughperiods leadingtheseorganisations a moreeffective managerandleaderinmy community am betterequippedtoaffect positive change. Iamnow and better recogniseandvaluemy positionofleadership organisation, Inow management teaminmy primary to bemoreresponsive. Although Idonotsitonthe tomy toolkit,models relatedtoleadership enabling me Residential.the first Ihave beenable toaddskillsand beganafter transformation I feel thatmy personal to how Iengagewithcommunity issuesmoving forward. wait for directives tocomedown. This willnow contribute upwardsandnotjust that actioncanandshouldbedriven how the ‘system’ failedher. There wasareal ‘aha’ moment andherviewson domestic violenceaboutherexperience pointsinmy journey,turning fromavictimof washearing ones thatIhave beenconsciously applying. Oneofmany that I havespeakers subconsciously adopted, as well as the me hasbeentheskillsIhave frommany ofthe learnt of Tasmania view. andindeedmy world A highlightfor haswidenedmy perspective andcontributors speakers onefor me.transformative The exposuretohighcalibre The Tasmanian hasbeena experience Program Leaders upfield. she isdeveloping skillsinthestart businessinLaunceston, asmalltourism recently started so instil intheirsmallchildren. Fionaandherhusbandhavealso their community, andthisissomethingtheywouldlike to volunteering. Sheandherhusbandenjoygivingbackto for-profit sector, andontheground bothingovernance resources of Tasmania. inthenot- Fionaalsoworks Valley duetotheincredible natural andpartly duetogrowing intheDerwent uponafarm partly commitmentto has atrue Tasmanian agriculture, outcomes. industry-relevant She passion for delivering Fiona isagrape, wineandciderresearcherwitha OFTASMANIA UNIVERSITY Research Fellow, Tasmanian Instituteof Agriculture KERSLAKE Fiona

and indeed my world view.and indeedmy world of my perspective Tasmania haswidened contributors and high calibrespeakers “ The exposureto

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FIONA KERSLAKE ” Tasmania, completing a Bachelor of Performing Arts completing a Bachelor of Performing Tasmania, in (Theatre) in 1997 and has been deeply involved Stuart and director at University as an actor trained of workingtheatre industry with since then; Tasmania’s companies including Mudlark Theatre, Ten Days on the Ten Theatre, companies including Mudlark Island, Second Storey, Tasmania Performs, Theatre North, Theatre North, Performs, Tasmania Second Storey, Island, SPRING BAY MILL SPRING BAY Access to such incredible Access to such incredible TasDance, University of Tasmania, the One Day Projects Tasmania, University of TasDance, General Manager and Three River Theatre. In 2008, Stuart undertook a In 2008, Theatre. Three River and

residency with Canada’s Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland and Artistic of Newfoundland Fraud residency with Canada’s researching the creation of Labrador, Theatre Newfoundland worknew and its economic impacts in island communities. Stuart the artistic was director From 2008 – 2014, a stint as after and, Theatre, of Launceston’s Mudlark national Wood’s Artology (Graeme Manager for Operations Stuart to Spring transferred Bay arts program), philanthropy of Manager – a gig which combines his love Mill as General the arts the environment, communities, regional ideas, history, things. new and starting big, the space and time to reveal It is a rare thing to have Through deep insight things about yourself to yourself. were we into the inner workings of our island society, opportunity so much given to place ourselves into a goals and and to examine our motivations, larger context, the innovation the demographic cliff, our calls to action: the inner the politics of colonialism, of new industry, of living the day-to-day workings the justice system, of looking at like do… Linking Sessions were where we The the patient on the table. Tasmania with surgery, including the TLP experience, depth and breadth of the illuminating Residentials and access to such incredible and, kick myself has led me to challenge myself, leaders, back myself. most importantly, the future taking a more grounded version into I move draw I can at anytime and knowing of me into the world, wisdom of 23 brillianton the accumulated comrades and TLP toolkit, Armed with the TLP community. the wider in new are already being diagnosed and solved problems and I cannot think of a scenario where the learnings ways, TLP has And ripe change. for Tasmania’s will not be useful. shaped the people with broad enough shoulders and smart enough brains a real difference. to make Stuart LOONE “ leaders, has led me to challenge has leaders, most and, kick myself myself, back myself. importantly, 34 STUART LOONE next year –making thisdreamcometrue. given thisthetimeitneeds, for the sothatismy priority .and asmallfootprint Ihaven’t yet reflectedenoughor thatprovides apositive community impact our property values andhow my husbandandIcanbuild abusiness on my career, livinginaregionalcommunity, my personal wantingtomake astrongerconnectionbetweenprogram failure whichhasheldmebackinthepast. Ienteredthe –Ihavewilling totake risks lostalittleofthefear of I expectwillmoreactively seekchallenges andbemore how theyfitinto thebroader business and my community. ofmy own strengthsandweaknessesunderstanding and stepping in when I have something to offer. I have a clearer in Ifeel Iwillbemoreassertive After theprogram thatInever expectedfromtheprogram. friends lives. UponreflectionIhave probably gainedsomenew to take on more thantheyalreadymanagedintheirbusy at theenthusiasmandsheercapacityof TLP10 group – isthateven possible? Yes, yes itis. Ihave beenamazed purpose, aswell asextremely andorganised well crafted and approaches. but witha seemedrandom The program newtools and brave totackleanddissectanything andtry without even realising, we were becomingmoreconfident or whatchallengeswe met, over but gradually theyear, us along–notreally knowing whatwascoming next, lifetime. Iliked theseemingly pathway mysterious ittook something Iprobably would not have achieved over my aspects oflife andbusiness in Tasmania offered was ofperspectives,diversity peopleandcoverage ofall in challenges andopportunities Tasmania. Ibelieve the a greatdepthofknowledge andawareness ofthe I have found the enlightening,TLP experience providing inenvironmental managementissues. of industries environmental scientiststhatprovides assistancetoarange her husbandJustin. rolesheleadsateamof Inhercurrent change, inMoleCreekwith moving toabeautifulproperty ofalifestyle toherhomestateaspart Susan returned facilitiesacross 22manufacturing acrossallstates. In2012 focussing onefficiencyimprovements andcompliance as NationalEnvironment Managerfor afood manufacturer, were ofwhichsixyears inMelbourne spent twelveyears in Environmental Scienceintoherfulltimework. Susan degree wheresheincorporated aMasters to Melbourne Adelaide whereshelivedfor four years. Susanlatermoved in Industry jobintheDairy Susan acceptedherfirst of graduating fromtheUniversity Tasmania in1996, project managementandbusinessdevelopment. After health safety andenvironmental management, spans productdevelopment infood manufacturing, GHD PtyLtdbasedinLaunceston. Susan’scareer Susan isaSeniorEnvironmental Consultantwith GHD PTYLTD Senior Environmental Consultant MCLEOD Susan

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SUSAN MCLEOD DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT has had a multidisciplinaryAlexandra career since Australian with BSc.Honsgraduating in 1992 from the PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, PARKS, WATER AND WATER PARKS, INDUSTRIES, PRIMARY Specialising in population and National University. AGRIGROWTH TASMANIA, AGRIGROWTH molecular genetics she worked with CSIRO Forestrymolecular genetics she worked with CSIRO and Forest Products for several years undertaking several and Forest Products for Policy Analyst Policy seed collections, molecular genetics and population seed collections, genetic studies of Australian native species, and also in the species, native Australian genetic studies of MITCHELL Alexandra Alexandra commercialisation of seed for forestrycommercialisation of seed for uses both nationally In 2001 a career change took her to and internationally. Agriculture in work with the Commonwealth Department of which included both grant industry programs, development to innovate businesses looking for and educational training In 2005 she technologies. ideas and and commercialise new joined DPIPWE and has worked in the policy and industry the primary including space for development industries sector, specialisation in areas of organic industry policy work and of the firstdevelopment domestic organic and biodynamic currentlyAlex (AS6000). Australia Standard with Standards Division which Tasmania AgriGrowth works with DPIPWE’S leadershipprovides and expertise in agricultural and rural sector primary a sustainable policy to foster industry sector. and food Leaders Program me the has enabled Tasmanian The 2016 no other in a way Tasmania time and space to experience the program I applied for as I had startedprogram could. about ‘something’ I was missing career and felt to stall in my of this veryboth the work environment and community The multi-faceted home. chosen as my unique state I have design of the program of the highest quality has delivered and also required us as participantsexperiences and learning, to step out of our comfort and look at the issues and zone industry and community. Tasmanian of social environment inspiring met so many individuals privileged I feel to have both as participants throughout the program, and presenters. the under-estimate does not life it has changed my say To and I look and personally, impact it has had both professionally new skills and enthusiasm back into to putting my forward work. and community professional my through Tasmania confidence to The program a renewed has delivered considered but interesting, found engage in areas I have lacking the required technical skills or experiencemyself in years the next few Over meaningful input. order to provide exploring and community I will enjoy both professional opportunities with a new understandingcollaborative of partnerships, experiences and I am excited about what my an expanded and have I now might add to these forums. which has already helped in getting direct line of contacts, accurate information to help with evidence based policy I primary industries sector. Tasmanian the for development internationalwill also revisit some of my work in community years the next few and use all the skills over development upon me! TLP has bestowed that

” The multi-faceted design The multi-faceted “ of the program has delivered the highest quality of experiences and learning. 36 ALEXANDRA MITCHELL moments have leftmereelingthroughout theprogram. and (attimes)Ithinkameven goodatit. Somany hasbeenredefined,of networking itsvalue highlighted highlight. As awell-established introvert, thedauntingtask withwhomIamnow connectedisa graduates Leaders ofmy dreams.in pursuit The treasuretrove of Tasmanian know aboutmyself. Ithasleftmebraver, empowered and mobilisation ofmany thingsIsuspected, but didnot The and for meisanaffirmation TLP experience involved in Tasmanian theatre. Selector for the2016RioOlympics. Heisalsoheavily coach andjudge, ofbeinganOlympic andhadtheprivilege of Gymnastics Tasmania, gymnastics ahighperformance Standards for Boxing andCombatSports. LeighistheChair In 2016Leighalsoledthereview oftheGovernment’s with bothBasketball Tasmania andGymnastics Tasmania. and implementingrobustcontinuousimprovement programs of restructure Athletics Tasmania andBasketball Tasmania, reviewsleading thesuccessfulstate-widegovernance and of theLauncestonPCYC. Somerecentachievements include and sport Tasmania’s youthandhaspreviously ledabranch andstrategicgovernance direction. Leighispassionateabout cultures, interestinorganisation has particular change, style ascollaborative, values driven, andpacesetting. He change.organisational hisleadership Leighdescribes and influencingpositive Leigh excels atunderstanding management withinthe Ashley Youth DetentionCentre, ofPremierandCabinetto tacklingchange the Department administrationtransitioned rolewith fromaleadingsports andnot-for-profit experiences.service Havingrecently Based inLaunceston, Leighhasarange ofpublic of PremierandCabinet, andGymnastics Tasmania Position onprogram jointlyfundedby theDepartment Recreation, ofPremierandCabinet Department intoprogram:On entry ProjectCoordinator, and Sport SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND HUMAN ASHLEY YOUTH DETENTIONCENTRE, Change Manager OSWIN Leigh and in pursuit ofmy dreams.and inpursuit me braver, empowered .experience . . hasleft develop beyond TLP: I have setmyself somechallengesto ensureIcontinue to created whoIamandwhatbelieve in. come andcanpinpointthemomentsgonethathave to existinthenow. Iamappreciatingsuccessesasthey has enabled metohonemy planninganddiscover time ahead andlivingoneweek aheadofmyself, theprogram home message. As someonewhoisconstantly planning many catalysts. The valueofreflectionwasadefinitetake now,starting amongst fromRobyn Moorewasthefirst tomake calltoarms An early Tasmania abetterplace, Iamo á Iam activ á Iamdiallingupm á “ á á á my personal values;my personal and involvementactivities andorganisational directly with have inthepast; must now be morefarreachingthanthey and effort comefirst.ensure others Thebenefitsofmore work becoming more skilled at taking others withme. becoming moreskilledattakingothers The TLP wning my abilitytosetthepace, but also ely seeking opportunities toalignmy ely seekingopportunities y altruism and working harderto andworking y altruism

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LEIGH OSWIN Maker ScholarshipMaker Creative, Monica is Owner and Creative Director at Halibut Recipient of the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni Change Leaders Tasmanian Recipient of the a small design and advertising agency she set up with her husband in 2008. After working in Hobart and for husband in 2008. HALIBUT CREATIVE Monica Monica PLUNKETT Director Owner and Creative to Monica moved many years at large advertising agencies, fill a gap in the Launceston to build a creative agency that could insistent market – a business that is hands on with its clients, and truly understands on producing high quality creative, Over the and the needs of the client. branding communication, Monica has worked past eight years with Halibut Creative, from government large and of businesses, closely with a range organisations, to small businesses and not-for-profit corporations, but the industry her the most is tourism. sector that inspires that understandingMonica feels our tourism offering in the to driving is the key a and then marketing it effectively, state, Vice Chair Monica is currently strong and healthy economy. of Launceston’s Cityprom Board – an organisation aimed at of Launceston’s the promotion and development encouraging business district.central and had I had heard about the program I applied, before I must but encouragedseveral colleagues who strongly me, the journey amazing how admit I was still unprepared for at Strahan From the opening Residential (where be. would participants), inspiring of my fellow in awe completely I felt to the final Residential at Cradle Mountain (where these participantsfellow good friends – now – admitted they had every month has been filled the same back in Strahan!), felt of our state and I gained knowledge learning. with incredible a better understanding of leadership in face; the issues we and deeper awareness a much and most importantly, general; and the partunderstanding in shaping I can play of myself, from moments, awe-inspiring so many There were the future. in inspirational to insightful discoveries leadership stories, to those quiet reflections that came after a group activities, to reflect and – I am sure that I will continue TLP weekend a long time into the future. for this past year be inspired by inspired and I feel out into the post-TLP world, As I venture belong to a pretty special the fact that I now by humbled changes in our who are influencing positive group of people, provided has not only ‘family’ TLP part Being state. of the rangeme with an impressive of skills and support to call on, can make me great confidence – that I too, it has given but to apply I will continue On a practical level, a difference. And with TLP tools and strategies business. to my various I will have I know our Learning Set Project still in its infancy, On TLP learnings as this unfolds. the opportunity to apply I am sure I will reflect on the things I have a personal level, as the inspiring as well things I have learnt about myself, and will become more insightful and learnt about others, as a result. empowered

” There were There were “ many awe-inspiring awe-inspiring many moments, from inspirational moments, 38 leadership stories, to insightful leadership stories, to in group activities, discoveries those quiet reflections that TLP weekend. came after a MONICA PLUNKETT through digitalmedia. so Icaninspireyoung peopletoexpresstheirstories community. Inow wanttodevelop skills my mentoring and Ihave beenmotivatedtogive backtothe and my business. Icanseenewpossibilitiesin Tasmania Type Indicatorandvaluessessionsinmy relationships fromtheEnneagram, I usewhatlearned Myers-Briggs day tome. Every conscious ofwhatvaluesareimportant inspirational. Iamnow moreconfident, self-aware and inthe Participating Tasmanian was Program Leaders my children. a lotaboutwhatIcandotomake itabetterplacefor alotabout learnt Tasmania anditsdifficultiesthought to findpeopledoingfantasticthingsinunlikely places. I really enjoyed about innovation, learning andwasexcited to seethingsthroughtheireyes. This wasmy revelation. I outhowfrom mineandmy challengebecameworking inacompletely differentwho operated hemisphere throughadifferent lens.to seeingtheworld Imetpeople mighttake me.the program my Gradually eyes opened Iwasunsurewhere As anindependentcreative person atmadfinch.com. David’s work He specialisesinauthentic Tasmanian stories. You cansee range digitalcontentfor ofclients.values-driven adiverse production company, MadfinchPtyLtd, makingcreative, ABC andSBS. hisown independent runs Hecurrently television industry, includingpublic broadcasters, ofhiscareerasaprofessional inthefilmand part films. off-beatshort for hisquirky Hespentalarge David isa Tasmanian filmmaker whohaswonawards MADFINCH PTYLTD Director PYEFINCH David

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DAVID PYEFINCH Recruitment Manager of Ochre Recruitment, Malcolm is the General On entry into the program: Operations Manager, Ochre Manager, Operations On entryinto the program: a medical recruitment agency based in Hobart with offices in and Wellington (NZ). Having worked (NZ). Wellington offices in Sydney and OCHRE RECRUITMENT for Ochre for more than five years, Malcolm gains great Malcolm gains great years, more than five Ochre for for General Manager from being partsatisfaction of an organisation that supplies doctors to communities in need throughout Australia and Australia doctors to communities in need throughout He plays a pivotal role in driving the strategic Zealand. New all aspects of business for direction and is responsible contract human resource management, performance, He is fortunate to compliance and business development. looking work is always talented team and with an energetic, to bring ways for as individuals out the best in them both from the University Malcolm graduated of and as a group. Hobartin and lives 2000 in failed multiple (despite Tasmania with his escape attempts to the UK and the ‘big island!) and two beautiful daughters.amazing wife recently Having TLP arrived me. time for at the perfect to step up and runbeen invited Ochre Recruitment, tools and methods, I was hungry new ideas, for I had grown networks help me lead more effectively. to of a need to start aware increasingly giving back to the me so many which had afforded community Tasmanian ‘belonging’ my doubts over by beset Initially opportunities. in the program group of alongside such an incredible comfort I was shifted outside my also but peers, zone supportedyear. in confidence throughout the to grow me TLP10 for Hence one of the main outcomes from TLP and – both within ‘belonging’ is a greater sense of The program me with powerful also provided it. beyond thinking and opportunities motivations, own my to have particularlybehaviours challenged and changed; in relation complexities with its unique opportunities, Tasmania, to learnt privileged so much I feel to have and challenges. and facilitators and guest speakers, peers, from my fortunateincredibly the opportunity to have to make great new friendships.many Learning our Set has firstly, Well what happens next? So, me TLP provided As I had hoped, a project to deliver! I better. with new tools and approaches to lead and live there However intend to practise these more. and apply TLP was is no doubt that the personal aspect of growth A big part very just as significant and ultimately humbling. intersectionthe explore to continuing be will future the of ‘positional’ that personal between and my growth and where I can contribute more to find how leadership; Rather than life. and family the community in business, I sense that that something has come to an end, feeling challenged and I feel I am at the start of something new. inspired in equal measures! Malcolm Malcolm REEVE

” The program me provided “ 40 with powerful opportunitieswith powerful motivations, own my to have thinking and behaviours challenged and changed. MALCOLM REEVE and how to Icancontribute Tasmania’s future. isover, oftheprogram part Iamexcitedfor my future relevant for meandhow Icanuseit. While theformal background andfindamessage, theory, ormodelthatis completely removed frommy fromoneindustry strategy –beingablewhat Iachieved totake fromtheprogram a actually applying them. Forme, thishasdemonstrated been using, sometimesoblivious tothefactthatIam toolswhichIcanandhave strategic thinking andseveral exposed tosomefantasticmodels, different ways of oftheyear, acrossthecourse speakers Ihave been incredibly By hearing motivationalandinspirational tohaveprivileged hadthisopportunity. hashelpedmegrow personally,the program andIfeel hear from, meet andgettoknow thepeopleinvolved in and otherparticipants. To to have hadtheopportunity the fantasticpeople–speakers, facilitators, panellists increasing my own self-awareness. Then thereareall perspective, balanceandunderstanding, aswell as togain for beinggiven grateful thisopportunity very life. ofmy everyday Iam part that arenotnecessarily year. hasforced metolookatissues The program it would beaninteresting, challengingandinspiring would ensure ofmy fellowexperience participants ofbackgrounds, range that thediverse professions and inStrahan aftermeetingeveryone me? Iquickly learnt of how much ofitwould be relevantandapply to as tohow much Iwould getoutofit, with questions I enteredthe Tasmanian alittleunsure Program Leaders childmid-2017. they areexpecting theirfirst enjoys keeping fitandplayingsport. and Kieran ismarried the Penguin SurfLife SavingClub, Penguin SquashCluband communities. Outsidework, Kieran isanactivememberof interest inthebuiltenvironment andhow itintegrates with ofNewcastle andhasakeenfrom theUniversity Management graduated withaBachelorofConstruction fulltime, whilstworking via correspondence Kieran the North West region. studies Completingformal thesuccessfulcompletionofprojectswithin oversee West Coast. responsibilitiesareto Kieran’s primary PtyLtd, ontheNorth and Joinery basedinDevonport Kieran isaProjectManagerwith Vos Construction VOS CONSTRUCTION AND JOINERY P/L Project Manager RIMMELZWAAN Kieran of my everyday life.of my everyday part not necessarily at issuesthatare has forced metolook “ The program The program

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KIERAN RIMMELZWAAN Quality in 2007 and is currently the Water Lance joined Hobart Department and Productivity Manager System Performance On entry into the program: Department Product Manager On entryinto the program: at TasWater after surviving nearly reform. a decade of water TasWater at TASWATER With in Chemical Engineering a degree from the University of Lance STAPLETON Department and Productivity Performance Manager System NSW he now describesNSW he now himself as a reformed engineer and cover responsibility scientific teams His certifiable mad scientist. impacts on ‘both drinking quality and environmental for water for water quality outcomes sides of the flush’ to deliver better oversees He also a laboratory and a small but Tasmanians. Lance has 24 years, For the past team. dynamic innovation and overseas projects in on numerous Australia worked in agricultural government and minerals, wastewater, industrial, focus. sectors quality and environmental a strong water with He lives south of Hobart farm and when not on a small hobby quality he plays the banjo and catches wrestling with water is passionate about improving Lance squid from his kayak. communities and the environment. Leaders Program is one of the best things Tasmanian The thinking and outlook. done and has shaped my ever I have of time and while the commitment It has been a huge year, certainlyhave the benefits and energybeen significant, has on strategicThe focus thinking is been worth the effort. things Many work. my to something I brought immediately Monday. the following I applied I learned on the Saturday, leaders Tasmanian and hearing stories from Meeting with, inspirationalso provided and a fresh viewpoint on issues Since joining the program several and politics. life in work, become commented that I have colleagues have of my needs and more empathetic and understanding of others’ Another benefit of the program has been the feelings. ability to work with an amazing group of people and form deep friendships developed within I have networks. powerful the program that will endure long after the sessions have learned a I think I have memory. distant but become a fond a lot more about myself. but little about leadership, Leaders once Tasmanian I will certainly with involved stay and I want to use the experience to is over this year learned are The lessons I have motivate and inspire others. go through a restructure as we valuable already proving I plan to bring these newly of our organisation. and refocus inter- and teams strong build to TasWater into tools acquired TLP has certainly confirmedmy desire team relationships. clean drinking to deliver water and better environmental outcomes around our state to support our tourism and this better equipped for much I feel economy. clean food there is a fantastic cohortchallenge and know of leaders to guidance and inspiration. on for rely

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URSULA TAYLOR URSULA 43 ” The TLP “ has re-ignited of learning love my and I intend to fan the flames into the future. Communications Officer Communications PROGRAM ESTUARY DERWENT NRM AND CRADLE COAST Coast NRM ScholarshipRecipient of the Cradle sixteen years Tasmania Ursula to move made the to workago on the strength of a six-month contract Wilderness World on Tasmania’s This Heritage Area. Tasmania is a experience confirmed Ursula’s that view That so she stayed. resource manager’s dream, natural her and having two children here has all but cemented Ursula has had the opportunity to the state. and her family in industryto work with people on farms, and all levels assets. natural Tasmania’s of government after in looking Most recently she has worked with the Derwent Estuary nothing better than working It is here she likes Program. that outcomes on projects that have tangible collaboratively water at Hobart’s cleaner benefit the community – like beaches. From startingTLP experience has been inspiring. My that feel I now I was there, wondering why the year leadership is less mysterious and something I can learned from other leaders much I have and embrace. willingness to share Their TLP participants. fellow my has made them good and bad, their experiences, needed confidence me a much and given accessible thinking has been challenged that my loved I have boost. learned there are I have year. flipped this and even made peace I have leadership places. lessons in unlikely to focus able with a past traumatic and am now event which is as a result, attributes I have on the positive of the opportunity appreciative I am deeply empowering. to yes TLP10 and I am excited about saying to be part of Tasmania. opportunities that benefit I am still passionate about looking after Happily a greater natural I have and feel resources Tasmania’s skill set and understanding to step up in of myself My organisation has seen the benefits of this field. TLP as I am invigorated and enthusiastic about the include better professional on effects The flow future. considered organisational change and relationships, The advantage of the program strategic development. enthusiasm is supported me is that my for with excellent TLP tools. achievement love has re-ignited my of learning and I intend to fan the flames into the future through the Alumni and in other But first I need too. ways TLP another to reflect, skill I intend to cultivate, next my I take before step. Ursula Ursula TAYLOR LEARNING SET PROJECTS

MOLE CREEK STORIES Members: Chris Griffin, Theresa Hay, Prue Horne, Stuart DRESS FOR SUCCESS Loone, Susan McLeod and David Pyefinch. Members: Robin Barnes, Louise Bishop, Donna Brown, Project Vision: To connect diverse people of all ages in Amanda French, Michael Giudici and Jeff Harper. a rural community, through the creation of a series of short form documentary films about life past and present in Mole Project Vision: To establish a not-for-profit enterprise Creek. The project aims to create a sense of community called Dress for Success (D4S) which will be a Hobart identity, provide new opportunities for people to connect based franchise of an American program. D4S sources and and work together and to generate a contemporary delivers suitable clothing, styling, mentoring and coaching product for the community and visiting tourists. for women to re-enter the workforce. Project Outline: The Mole Creek Stories project Project Outline: Our Learning Set went looking for commenced in September 2016 with the Learning Set opportunities to use our skills within the community, and undertaking a familiarisation weekend. Learning Set we discovered through group discussions that our common members toured the town, met some locals who may interests included a desire to help people who were participate in the project and received an insight as to what challenged by literacy and numeracy, who had become the project could provide the community, the sorts of story disempowered in their search for employment, and who lines that could be pursued, and the potential challenges. needed mentoring and confidence restoration to re-engage with the workforce. Since then, the Learning Set has continued to evolve and finesse the project. The Learning Set, through its local One of our members, Amanda French, had previously contacts and champions, has established and strengthened made contact with Dress for Success, a US based program, links with individual community members and local and following a group investigation, we excitedly agreed associations, including the Mole Creek Photography that this program would have the impact we desired. and Visual Arts Group and the Mole Creek Progress Dress for Success is an initiative that sources clothing and Association. Regular monthly communications are provided styling for women wishing to re-enter the workforce, and to the Association and a list of potential ‘story teller’ provides mentoring and coaching. We will establish a not- participants are advising on how the filming can take place, for-profit Board and co-locate with existing not-for-profit how it can create connections between people and what premises in Hobart’s northern suburbs. stories may be targeted. In November the Learning Set received a positive response from Deloraine High School Several of our group has had direct experience with regarding the involvement of a small group of students to setting up not-for-profit enterprises, and some of us have assist with the film making process. significant governance experience, as well as recent training via the Australian Institute of Company Directors. We The next steps for the project are to confirm the story also all work with businesses or enterprises that can be tellers and undertake the filming over three days early in mobilised to assist with the collection and preparation of 2017. The short films will be screened at a grand premiere apparel and styling elements. for the whole of the Mole Creek community. After this screening the films will be posted online to provide a Our Learning Set team has submitted its business plan contemporary, authentic and personalised perspective of to D4S in the US and conducted a phone interview in life in Mole Creek, its history and its people. December 2016. If we are successful in our application we will be establishing the start-up committee early in 2017. A potential second stage of the project may include providing access to the short films at local tourist sites through the use of web links that can be scanned and viewed with smart phones, via the use of information signposts.

44 WALLS OF JERUSALEM HISTORY PROJECT Members: Shuhong Chai, Daryl Connelly, Daniel Hackett, Kacee Johnstone, Kieren Rimmelzwaan and MY STORY, MY VOICE Ursula Taylor. Members: Fiona Kerslake, Alexandra Mitchell, Project Vision: To facilitate the collection of materials Leigh Oswin, Monica Plunkett, Malcolm Reeve and relating to the history of the Walls of Jerusalem National Lance Stapleton. Park, so that the story of the park and its founder, Reg Project Vision: The stories of young Tasmanians are Hall, can be shared with and enjoyed by the public. told and heard. Project Outline: This opportunity came about Project Outline: Our Learning Set was collectively from Learning Set member Daniel Hackett, coming into drawn to a perceived need to generate greater possession of Reg Hall’s hut, which is located on Halls opportunities for young Tasmanians (8-12 years) to tell Island, Lake Malbena, deep within the Walls of Jerusalem their stories and, importantly, have them heard by others. National Park (WOJNP). We believe that that this will help to create greater Reg Hall, a Launceston solicitor by profession, is credited understanding and empathy both towards and within the as one of the founders of the WOJNP, developing early younger generation. maps, and creating many of the place names that we In 2017, we will work closely with a Tasmanian local know today. In the early 1950’s Reg Hall wanted a base in council to plan and host an exhibition featuring the the Central Highlands for his bushwalking trips. He took stories and experiences of young Tasmanians. One aspect out a leasehold on Halls Island with the Tasmanian Lands of the project will be to connect young people with local Department in 1952, and with the help of Dick Reed, artists, including musicians and writers, to mentor and and a third friend, he built the hut over a period of two assist them to tell their stories using a variety of media. summers, completing it in 1955. The exhibition will run over a number of days. The WOJNP is part of the World Heritage Area and the The project will provide the platform from which young history of how it was created is unknown. Reg Hall was people can express their stories using art. The project will instrumental in having this area protected in its natural deliver a toolkit of resources for schools to utilise after state for future generations. Celebrating Tasmania’s visiting the exhibition to help facilitate ongoing discussion unique wilderness and the part Reg played in protecting and awareness. A steering committee will be formed this area will be shared with the public through an featuring local youth to ensure that the project is driven exhibition at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art by young people, for young people. Gallery (QVMAG) in Launceston late in 2017. The time is right to undertake this project as Reg’s daughter Liz The objectives of this project are to provide: McQuilken, now in her 70’s is willing to share her father’s áá A safe space for young people to express their stories story including his original maps and photographs. and opinions in their own voice; Learning Set members will actively deliver the project by áá An environment in which visitors perceive the stories working with Liz to photograph historical documents so and information from young people in a different light they can be assessed by a high country history expert and can take the information for action; and who lives in Canberra. Learning Set members will also áá A model for local councils to engage with local youth walk to Reg’s hut at Halls Island with a curator and to provide ongoing exhibitions that amplify the voices photographer from QVMAG to assess, catalogue and of youth. relocate items from the hut for the purpose of the public exhibition. Funding and support will be secured from aligned organisations in the business sector and public grant All being well, the hike will be supported by a helicopter programs. Partnerships with key stakeholders, particularly which will provide an opportunity for Liz to make a final the local council but also schools and the arts community visit to the area. will be formed early to provide effective engagement with those groups and to optimise their contribution to the project’s success.

45 EMPLOYER TESTIMONIALS Employers reflect on the impact of the program on their staff, colleagues and organisations

In 2016 DPIPWE had three staff Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Malcolm Reeve (Mal) commenced members from very different parts of the Tas) has a longstanding appreciation 2016 as Ochre Recruitment’s trusted, organisation participate in the Tasmanian of the quality opportunities offered competent and loyal Operations Leaders Program, Michael Giudici through the Tasmanian Leaders Manager, with great potential and (Surveyor General, Land Tasmania), Program. This year it has been a capacity for growth. As a participant Alexandra Mitchell (AgriGrowth pleasure to watch the journey of our myself in last year’s program, I was really Tasmania) and Ursula Taylor (Derwent Senior Project and Research Officer, pleased to support Mal’s participation Estuary Program, EPA Tasmania). Amanda French, through the program. in 2016. DPIPWE benefits greatly from the It has been a fantastic learning and Again, I have seen TLP’s transformative investment it has placed in supporting networking opportunity for Amanda, power. Mal now has greater awareness staff members to participate, and exposing her to a diverse range of of his leadership strengths and there is a strong bond that is formed unique development opportunities weaknesses, which has helped him in the wider networks with a common including the opportunity to learn to lead Ochre Recruitment with understanding of language in change from some of the state’s most authenticity through a particularly management, industry development, influential leaders. challenging year. Mal has become more business governance and generally in confident in responding to a wide range the understanding of how Tasmania Amanda has significantly enhanced of situations with both individuals and functions in industry, business, her personal leadership style which groups. community and in the broader has been instrumental in identifying international landscape. new business opportunities for RA Tas In discussing TLP with Mal, he felt and providing responses to local and that the tools and methods provided All the staff members have developed national policy development. Investing throughout the year improved a renewed self-confidence in their in this opportunity for Amanda his strategic thinking, planning and work and leadership styles, and this will no doubt prove pivotal to the decision-making. Although Mal already has been more broadly applied in their continuous improvement strategy of had strengths in these areas, he has workplaces through the learnings they our organisation. developed into one of the strongest have passed on in their formal Cascade strategic thinkers in Ochre. Groups and informal interactions with MAT ROWELL wider DPIPWE staff and stakeholders Chief Executive Officer, Relationships Mal also reports a deeper they interact with on a daily basis. All the Australia, Tasmania understanding of Tasmania and its staff members have had a working year challenges and issues. Interestingly, he that involved challenges and changes, feels this has assisted him to relate and they have negotiated this with a to those in other places as he deals high level of strategic and personal with doctors and clients in a variety of integrity. Michael, Alex and Ursula all challenging Australian environments. attribute this to the tools and exposure Ochre is a stronger organisation with they have had in TLP. DPIPWE considers Mal, who is a stronger leader because of TLP as one of the leading development TLP. He was also promoted to General opportunities for its staff in leadership. Manager during his time with TLP! JOHN WHITTINGTON ROSS LAMPLUGH Secretary, Department of Primary Chairman, Ochre Health Group Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

46 I have been fortunate to see several confidence in his abilities and in being As much as they gain from the colleagues across various agencies able to articulate where he wants to knowledge of external presenters, participate in the Tasmanian Leaders go. It is a credit to the program that I am sure the program participants Program over a number of years. This its participants are able to maintain a have gained much from each other. year, the Department of Premier and high level of energy and commitment Cabinet has supported Leigh Oswin, throughout what is obviously an The Tasmanian Leaders Program is a Project Coordinator within the intensive and demanding year. an investment that I believe delivers Communities, Sport and Recreation positive returns for the individual, Division, to be an active participant In addition, I had the pleasure of their workplace (old and new!) and and member of the program. Leigh being asked to be a presenter for the Tasmanian community. has provided regular feedback on the the Linking Session “Influence of Aboriginal Culture on Tasmania’s KATE KENT program and has been able to draw links Executive Director, Communities, between his learnings and how to apply culture – building on opportunities”. This gave me an opportunity to Sport and Recreation, Department them in his current role, as well as being of Premier & Cabinet able to identify where he would like meet first hand with what is clearly to seek new challenges. He has gained a diverse and interesting group. LEADERSHIP CHAMPIONS Our Leadership Champions are a fabulous group of crucial friends who champion for the organisation and help us inspire Tasmanian leaders to reach their full potential. They live and work across Tasmania and include prominent leaders from all sectors of public life, including business, industry, the arts, the public sector, politics and community organisations. A Leadership Champion’s role is to help, enable and encourage emerging leaders to make a difference – to CURRENT LEADERSHIP contribute to the community and to help make Tasmania a better place to live, work and do business. CHAMPIONS Specifically, they help Tasmanian Leaders Inc. by: áá selecting and mentoring participants; JANELLE ALLISON RICHARD MULVANEY áá developing the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni network; MELANIE BARTLETT DAN NORTON áá promoting and supporting the program across their JANE BENNETT DAVID O’BYRNE own networks; RICHARD BOVILL TOM O’MEARA áá sharing their knowledge and experiences with the participants; and BOB CAMPBELL JOHN PITT áá developing regional (North, North West and South) NEROLI ELLIS ANTHEA PRITCHARD leadership networks. MICHAEL FIELD AC PETER RATHJEN

Through their support, our Leadership Champions help MP MARTIN REES ensure participants, their sponsor employers and the Tasmanian community receive maximum benefit from MATTHEW GROOM MP HEATHER ROSE the program. PETER GUTWEIN MP KIM SEAGRAM NICHOLAS HEYWARD KATHRYN THOMAS ELIZABETH JACK MARK THOMAS MARK KELLEHER JUDY TIERNEY BRIAN LEWIS ALBERT VAN ZETTEN

GREG MCCANN MIKE VERTIGAN AC NORM MCILFATRICK JONATHAN WEST ROBYN MOORE MALCOLM WHITE

CHRISTINE MUCHA DON WING AM

48 THANK YOU Tasmanian Leaders wish to thank the following organisations and individuals for their work and support in 2016.

EMPLOYER PARTICIPANT TLP 2016 SPONSORS SELECTION VOLUNTEER AgriGrowth Tasmania (DPIPWE) GILLIAN BISCOE EXECUTIVE Australian Maritime College BOB CAMPBELL Cityprom SAM IBBOTT COACHES Cradle Coast Innovation RICHARD INGRAM ROS CARDINAL Cradle Coast NRM CRAIG PERKINS AMY CURRANT Department of Health and STEVE WILLING JILL CURREY Human Resources KATHERINE HEPBURN Department of Premier and Cabinet KATHERINE STREET Department of Primary Industries, BRENDA TSIAOUSIS Parks, Water and the Environment STEVE WILLING (DPIPWE) Derwent Estuary Program (DPIPWE) Defence Science and Technology Group Also special thanks to those who contributed photography including GHD Pty Ltd Phillip Biggs, Jack Robert-Tissot and Angela Driver. Graphic design by Gymnastics Tasmania Kelly Eijdenberg at Poco People. Halibut Creative Heart Foundation Tasmania Hydro Tasmania A CONFERENCE FACILITY WHERE YOU CAN Land Tasmania (DPIPWE) Madfinch Pty Ltd Ochre Recruitment Riverfly 1864 Relationships Australia Tasmania Spring Bay Mill Tasmania Fire Service Tasmanian Leaders Alumni TasWater Tourism Northern Tasmania Inc University of Tasmania Vantage Group Vos Construction and Joinery P/L Zinfra For further information – 03 6335 5879 [email protected] TASMANIAN www.countryclubtasmania.com.au LEADERS ALUMNI SUB-COMMITTEE RUTH FORREST (Chair) REBECCA GREENWOOD (Deputy Chair [from July 2016] and Congress Co-Convenor) DON THOMSON (Treasure and Membership Liaison Officer [until December 2016]) VANI WELLING (Congress Co-Convenor) Hobart’s most flexible JULIA CURTIS conference and events venue ANDREW KIDD www.wrestpoint.com.au Until July 2016 [email protected] ALISON LAI 03 6221 1854

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From July 2016 ADAM CLAVELL DANIELLE KIDD (Secretary) CHRISTOPHER RAYNER

49 TASMANIAN LEADERS BOARD MEMBERS

MS GINNA MR JOHN PERRY WEBSTER – CHAIR – DEPUTY CHAIR AND PUBLIC In 2014 John was OFFICER appointed the Tasmanian Ginna is currently Coordinator General, Deputy Secretary – whose office is Administration of responsible for attracting Justice, Department of investment, facilitating Justice. The Department major projects and provides services to reducing the regulatory maintain and promote rights and responsibilities, resolve burden for businesses in the state. Before taking on this disputes, and contribute to the aim of achieving a safer role, John was based in New York as the Commercial and more inclusive society to benefit the Tasmanian Lead for the Atlantic Joint Business between American community as a whole. Previously, as Director of Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and Finnair. Prior to Community Corrections, Ginna was responsible for New York, John managed Europe Business Planning the strategic direction of the organisation, which was for American Airlines based in London, having joined to work with offenders to reduce re-offending and the airline on their fast track leadership program contribute to a safer Tasmania. From 2003 – 2006 Ginna following completion of his MBA at the University managed the transition from the old Risdon Prison to of Cambridge in 2009. Before his masters, John the new Risdon Prison Complex. Ginna worked for was Head of Innovation and Enterprise for one of the Australian Customs Service from 1984 – 2002 in London’s largest universities, where he and his team Hobart, Darwin, Sydney and Canberra. She worked for facilitated and developed the university’s commercial many years as a Detector Dog Handler before being activity. Prior to that career transition, he was a senior appointed Inspector of the NSW Dog Unit, the largest corporate transactions lawyer with a ‘top-10’ London- unit in Australia. Just prior to leaving Customs, Ginna headquartered international law firm having earlier was responsible for the Drug Detection Technology been a partner with a large Australasian firm. John Training Unit, based in Canberra. During her time in co-founded and was the inaugural Chair of Tasmanian Customs, Ginna travelled to Fiji, New Zealand, Canada, Leaders for eight years before stepping back a little in USA and China in her capacity as both a trainer and a 2014 and becoming the Deputy Chair. practitioner. Ginna is the inaugural Chair of the newly merged Liviende Veranto, an organisation that supports people living with a disability. Ginna is a graduate of the DR DON 2008 Tasmanian Leaders Program and is a past Chair of THOMSON – the Alumni Sub-Committee. TREASURER (UNTIL DEC 2016) Don has a diverse background and a passion for working with people from all walks of life to collectively plan, design and develop sustainable and vibrant places and communities. Don combines his academic qualifications with his experience as a farmer, agri-business manager, registered landscape architect and consultant sociologist to develop meaningful, inclusive and creative processes that equip communities and organisations to design and implement strategies to achieve positive change. For Don, the Tasmanian Leaders Program (which he completed in 2014), was a life-changing experience. Don is now more focussed on using his ‘design thinking’ and research skills to drive positive change for Tasmania, principally through his ‘Co-Design Lab Tasmania’ consultancy and working with the University of Tasmania, Cradle Coast Authority and others.

50 MS GILLIAN MR ROB WOOLLEY BISCOE AM Rob is Chair of two Gillian has worked with publicly listed companies. Brian Lewis to co-design Bellamy’s Australia and co-facilitate the Limited, an organic TLP Residentials for the baby food company, past ten years as one of and TasFoods Limited, a their voluntary unpaid branded food company. contributions to Tasmania’s Both companies are development. They have based in Launceston, handed over these roles for 2017 and beyond. Gillian is Tasmania. Rob and his family have, over many years, a founding Board member and will remain on the Board invested in Tasmanian based agricultural businesses. and as an honorary Alumnus. Gillian is Executive Director Following its merger with Webster Limited during of the Bellettes Bay Company Pty Ltd, is on the Tasmanian 2015 Rob retired as the Chair of Tandou Ltd. Tandou Government’s Honour Roll of Women, and is a graduate was a publicly listed, water investment and agricultural of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the business based on the Murray Darling River system. University of New South Wales, and the University of Rob’s previous roles include: Non-Executive Director California in San Francisco at undergraduate and masters of Forestry Tasmania, a Tasmanian Government Business levels. Gillian has held several heads of government Enterprise; Founding Chair of Freycinet Coast Financial departments and other chief executive positions. She Services Ltd, a Bendigo Community Bank on the East now consults locally, nationally, regionally and globally Coast of Tasmania; Chair of the Tasmanian Forests and on a range of policy, strategy, governance, leadership, Forest Industry Council, Managing Director of Webster’s management and organisational issues. In 2010 Gillian Ltd a listed agriculture and horticultural company, and a was awarded the Sidney Sax medal for her outstanding partner in Deloitte for twenty plus years. contribution to Australia’s health sector. Most recently in 2017 she received a Member of the Order of Australia acknowledging her significant service to the community through leadership and advisory roles with state, national and international public health organisations.

MR KIM EVANS Kim was appointed Secretary of the Department of State Growth in September 2014. He is a Director, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Tasmanian Development Board. With a broad range of responsibilities, State Growth supports job creation and cultural and economic growth in Tasmania and works closely with the Office of the Coordinator General and Infrastructure Tasmania. Kim has been a head of agency in Tasmania for nearly twenty years, and until his current role, held the position of Secretary of the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. He has previously represented the Tasmanian Government on a number of state and national boards and committees including the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies. Kim currently sits on the Tasmanian Leaders Board and the Theatre Royal Management Board, and is the State Government’s representative on the Board of SALTAS, a company established to assist the development of the Tasmanian salmon and trout industry. Kim is a graduate of the University of Tasmania where he completed his degree and Honours majoring in science. He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

51 TASMANIAN LEADERS ALUMNI SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE

As Chair of the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni (TLA) Sub- Much work has been undertaken to respond to the Committee, I am excited to be writing this report. The ongoing personal and professional development needs graduation of TLP10 sees Tasmanian Leaders reach a and desires of the Alumni. We strive to maximise significant milestone: the tenth group swelling our Alumni member benefits and look forward to a full program of with over 200 members. activity in 2017 and hope TLP10 graduates will join us. We warmly welcome the 2016 graduates to the The current Alumni Sub-Committee comprises Ruth Tasmanian Leaders family. Collectively, this group of Forrest, Rebecca Greenwood, Danielle Kidd, Christopher talented and amazing Tasmanians has a real opportunity Raynor, Don Thomson, Julia Curtis, Vani Welling, Adam to influence the future direction of Tasmania and Clavell and Andrew Kidd. I sincerely thank the members maximise opportunities for all Tasmanians. of the current Sub-Committee who work tirelessly together to ensure members receive value from their We are confident that 2016 has provided program membership. I also wish to acknowledge the significant participants with many inspiring and challenging contribution of all former Sub-Committee members, experiences, including three Residentials led by our particularly Andy van Emmerik. Andy was an incredibly inaugural and world class facilitators, Brian Lewis and active member of the Sub-Committee for five years Gillian Biscoe. On behalf of all Alumni, I sincerely thank and held roles of Deputy Chair, Congress Convenor Brian and Gillian for their selfless contribution to the and Congress Co-Convenor. He has provided invaluable organisation and the program. They have generously given support to me as Chair over the last three years. We their expertise and wisdom for which we are all very thank him for his vision and commitment to TLA. grateful. We look forward to their continued involvement as they help manage the transition to a new Residential We also wish to thank the Alumni who are not members facilitation team. Gillian will remain on the Board. of the Sub-Committee but give their time, expertise and ideas to assist and enhance the work of our activities. Having been through the program ourselves, we are Special thanks to our ‘Lunch with a Leader’ and ‘Breakfast confident the 2016 graduates have grown personally and with a Leader’ series coordinators – Louise Mills, professionally during their TLP journey. We look forward Andrew Pitt and Sue Robertson. The speakers they have to their ongoing engagement with Tasmanian Leaders engaged for each event has resulted in positive feedback, through interaction with the inspiring group of people highlighting the great wealth in human capital we have who comprise the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni. in this state. I acknowledge and thank St.LukesHealth I still recall the phone call informing me of my selection for their generous financial support of this series. into TLP5 (2011). I was very relieved and grateful to be Thanks also to Steve Willing who delivered a Leadership offered such an exciting opportunity. I am sure others Circle intensive one day workshop for our graduates in would attest to a similar experience. We have all shared Campbell Town and to all the presenters who delivered a similar journey and met many incredible people: content for our webinar series. presenters who give their time and expertise so willingly, The TLA monthly newsletter contains information about current and former TLP’ers, the Tasmanian Leaders Board, the busy calendar of Alumni events, graduate success Champions and staff who all contribute to a program stories and more. We thank our General Manager that delivers so much to us collectively and as individuals. Angela Driver and staff member Jayne Bayles and We believe the diversity of program participants and earlier in the year Piia Wirsu and Tracey Tasker, for their presenters is key to the success of the program. Just as significant work in ensuring this provides up-to-date important is that we all share a common purpose and information. desire to make Tasmania a better place to live and work. Our major annual event, the 2016 Tasmanian Leaders The TLA Sub-Committee was formed following the Alumni Congress was an outstanding success. The topic graduation of the first TLP group in 2007. Then, as now, ‘Ethical Leadership’ explored over two days generated it was formed with the aim of sustaining the involvement significant interest. It provided an opportunity for Alumni of graduates in ways which complement the aims to connect and reconnect with other graduates, and and objectives of the program and providing ongoing undertake varied professional and personal development. opportunities for professional and personal growth. We The 2016 Congress was held in Launceston and was continue to engage with members to seek input and preceded by a field trip in and around the region. We support for our future strategic direction. acknowledge and thank Rebecca Greenwood and Vani Welling, Co-Congress Convenors, and Andrew Pitt who This is my last year as TLA Chair, a role I have enjoyed organised the field trip, for all the hard work they put enormously. I have been involved on the TLA Sub- into designing and delivering the Congress. Committee since my graduation in 2012 and wish the current and future Sub-Committee members all the very best. In recent years, in partnership with Tasmanian Leaders Board and management, we have overseen changes to the governance and membership structure.

52 The Congress also included presentations of the 2015 graduate, stepped into this role and continues to work TLP Learning Set Projects and the announcement of closely with the Sub-Committee on opportunities for the 2016 Tasmanian Leaders Alumni Leadership Award participation in community leadership and meaningful winner, which this year went to Allison Lai. This award engagement with policy makers in government. was jointly sponsored by Regional Development Australia Tasmania (RDAT) and Metro Tasmania. I thank RDAT Work in this area and engagement with the Premier and Tasmania CEO Craig Perkins and Metro Tasmania CEO other key decision makers in the state demonstrates that Stuart Wiggins (both graduates of the TLP), for their the TLA is a voice that is respected and recognised by generous sponsorship of this award. government and the community as a source of thought leadership with diverse expertise and experience that In October, the Alumni hosted the annual Conversation can assist in the development of policy to positively with the Premier, Hon MP, in Hobart. enhance Tasmania’s future. The event was well attended by Alumni and TLI Board members. The Premier delivered an insightful We hope graduates of the 2016 Tasmanian Leaders presentation focused on the Government’s work in Program feel proud of the personal and professional the area of child protection; an area of law he had growth they have achieved over the past twelve months. practised prior to his election to Parliament. Mark The TLA welcomes you and assures you: this is not the Thomas facilitated an enlightening and frank conversation end but rather another beginning, and there will be between the Premier and guests. The Premier was more opportunities for growth as you continue your accompanied by Pene Snashall, the Senior Advisor to Tasmanian Leaders journey. The Tasmanian Leaders family Minister Petrusma who engaged in the conversation, took will support and encourage future opportunities so that notes and welcomed further input from TLA members we can continue to contribute to the future of Tasmania, on this important area. in big and small ways. Together we can and will make a difference. We thank the Premier for his time and willingness to engage with our Alumni and note that he has also kindly RUTH FORREST agreed to facilitate an additional similar event in the Chair, Alumni Sub-Committee North of the state next year. The TLI Board saw a change of leadership this year. Founding Board member and one of the key driving forces behind the establishment of the Tasmanian Leaders Program, Anthea Pritchard, stepped down from the position of Chair. We thank her for the years of dedication to Tasmanian Leaders. Ginna Webster, a TLP

53 We invite key stakeholders key invite and We Thinkbanks mimic elements of the Thinkbanks are a unique opportunityThinkbanks are a unique committed to access engaged, leaders issues, to contest Tasmanian generatestatus the challenge and ideas quo. experts to facilitate the sessions; our experts to facilitate the sessions; contribution includes advising on the most constructive and appropriate processes and methodologies to apply and facilitating access to significant Alumni. human capital that is our about in knowing more Interested Think you might have Thinkbanks? an idea that could benefit from discussion thinking, some robust love to hear We’d and leadership? and you; format, process from all negotiable so methodology are get in touch. Tasmanian Leaders Program; they bringthey Leaders Program; Tasmanian Alumni Leaders Tasmanian together in a variety of formats to draw on perspective and experience, collective expertise. familiar processes Using Alumni can hit the means that our ground running and productively issues of importanceexamine key for Tasmania. Two days of deeply critical, robust but but robust critical, deeply of days Two respectful debate on issues that matter to Tasmania. to matter that issues debate on respectful 54 JANE BOWLES GRADUATES ON THE GO It’s been a busy year of achievement, change and growth for the graduates of the Tasmanian Leaders Program. Here is just a snapshot of what they have been up to in 2016 and how they think the TLP has shaped their choices and pathways.

Recipient of the 2017 Tasmanian Australian of the Year Award: ROSALIE MARTIN TLP6 2012 Managing Director/Senior Clinician, Speech Pathology Tasmania

For Rosalie (Rosie) Martin, 2016 was a year of hard Ever am I humbled by the gifts which others have work and joy, all of which seemed to culminate in the poured into my life – not least the TLP family. second week of November. On the 9th she completed an Honours in Criminology, on the 11th she received TLP provided me with networks and a new kind the 2017 Tasmanian Australian of the Year award, and on of chutzpah. And both of these stimulated a fresh the 13th became a grandmother. A never to be repeated joie de vivre. And all have interwoven to create week – the wonder just kept getting better! the beginning of a journey of new opportunities Rosie founded the charity Chatter Matters Tasmania for prisoners and communication-disadvantaged in 2013. Its work in prison-based projects bringing a persons. TLP effectively kick-started Chatter speech, language and communication skills approach to Matters. A few months ago I reread my teaching literacy, and parent-child attachment drew the application for TLP – it was all about using attention of the anonymous nominator for the Tasmanian Australian of the Year Award. what TLP could offer me to get Chatter Matters underway. Turns out, it offered much... and it’s underway! I hold a great debt of gratitude.

55 Recipient of the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni Outstanding Leadership Award 2016 for her community contribution and launch of online ‘A Conversation Starter’:

ALISON LAI TLP8 2014 Chief Executive Officer, Volunteering Tasmania

What is a Conversation Starter? What comes next? ‘A Conversation Starter’ is a collection of With a growing list of women who have been interviews with women doing amazing things in referred to me, 2017 will be filled with even more Tasmania. The women are very different with a stories of amazing Tasmanian women. Due to the diverse range of experiences, careers and stories success of the interviews, ‘A Conversation Starter’ to tell. Despite their differences, the one thing will be launching a website at the end of 2016. they all have in common is that they are quietly The website will provide a focal point to access outstanding. ‘A Conversation Starter’ seeks to the interviews, which will also expand to include shine light on these women and explore what podcast versions. drives them to do what they do to help re-shape the concept of leadership, success and happiness. What was the significance for you to receive the These women are fabulous, and the interviews Tasmanian Leaders Alumni Award? It was a huge honour to receive the award. It is showcase but a small example of the contribution always wonderful to be acknowledged by your of the ‘extraordinary, not ordinary’ mothers, peers, but what is more valuable to me is the daughters, wives, aunties, nannas and women incredible support I have received along my across Tasmania. journey in the creation of ‘A Conversation Starter’. Why did you start a Conversation Starter? From the initial conversation with leadership During my life I have listened to many inspiring champion Kathryn Thomas (that sparked the idea), men and women share their stories and advice on to the unwavering support of fellow Alumnus leadership and tips for success. These individuals, including Amanda Castray, Antony Deck, Lola whilst incredibly inspiring, were usually extreme Cowle (and many others) who have assisted to ‘high achievers’ that my friends and I could not deliver sessions, source interviewees and take time easily relate to. It is rare to hear the stories of to watch and share my interviews. those who some might think are ‘ordinary’ whether they be social workers, scientists, teachers or How has the TLP journey continued to impact you? During my TLP journey I nurtured an incredible musicians. There is an incredible patchwork of appreciation for what I value, what I want to people contributing to the Tasmanian community, achieve and how I want to achieve it. I continue generously sharing their talents and skills for to reflect and use my TLP learnings but most the benefits of others. But their stories are rarely importantly, what I cherish the most is that not a told. I feel passionately that these people are not day goes by that I do not speak to someone from ordinary, but ‘extraordinary’, and have stories and my TLP family, as friends, mentors or colleagues. advice on leadership, success and happiness that The power of the Tasmanian Leaders network is should be shared. These are the stories I relate to undeniable. and I love to hear.

56 TED ROSS STEVE WILLING PAUL NIVEN ANYA READING TLP2 2008 TLP3 2009 TLP7 2013 TLP8 2014 Project Director, Facilitator and General Manager, Professor of Midland Highway, Coach, Growth in Pure Source Dairy Geophysics, Department of State Mind Farm Company, University of Growth China Tasmania (UTAS) After ten years In October 2016 in Tasmania Fire Paul departed the Anya Reading was Ted was appointed Service, Steve left Van Diemen’s Land promoted to Professor the Project Director his Organisational company in March of Geophysics at the responsible for delivery Development/HR role. 2015. He and his family University of Tasmania of the $500million He is now Facilitator moved to Beijing, China. based on her track Midland Highway 10 and Coach in his He is now the General record of pioneering Year Action Plan. This leadership and personal Manager of Pure Source science in remote is a case of coming full development practice. Dairy Farming company, areas of Australia and circle as in 2008 he Steve uses tools and based in QiHe County Antarctica, innovations was a Senior Project practices to create the in Shandong province. in Big Data computing Manager with Roads conditions for people Pure Source is a joint approaches, Earth and Traffic when he and teams to deepen venture between sciences education and completed the TLP. their self-awareness and US pharmaceutical community engagement. For the last eight grow perspectives. This company Abbott and The new position years Ted has worked is the transformation New Zealand dairy provides a platform in local government that helps people and co-op Fonterra. They from which to launch as a manager and organisations to thrive are in the process new research and director working with in complexity and to of commissioning teaching initiatives, and communities to build work towards longer the first of four, four to engage in a dialogue infrastructure. He is time frames and the thousand cow farms. with decision makers pulling together the greater good. Once fully operational, relating to complex skills learnt through this the business will have data from the natural experience to provide TLP initially over 30,000 cows, and world. Tasmanians with a exposed me to a employee more than safe journey between range of industries 500 people. Paul was The ongoing value Hobart and Launceston. and sectors that very busy in 2016, of the TLP has overseeing the build been very clear The TLP opened my I had little or no and operational start- through 2016 eyes and gave me experience in. It up of the first 4000 when I have been confidence in my has inspired me cow farm which has leading research abilities. It showed to contribute to included hiring over 100 people. development me another way each TLP group at UTAS which in which I could since then, which Tasmanian Leaders potentially involve be connected to connects me to great has impacted my life diverse stakeholders. community and people in a variety in so many ways. I have made build capacity in of roles. It has also I have a group of substantial use people to make opened up a series genuine, life-long of many strategic Tasmania a of development friends with whom planning tools and, fantastic place to opportunities that I share a love of of course, insights live, work and play. led me to my current Tasmania. I have into how to handle work – which I also incorporated those difficult love and see a many of the tools conversations. The need for. I want we leant into my recent promotion to keep providing everyday work life to Professor comes experiences that will such as Brian’s with an expectation continue to develop “when a group of of ongoing our wonderful body people come together innovation and of participants, for the first time....” societally relevant Alumni and the and “being present”. community. project development – fine by me! 57 TLP GRADUATES

2007 – TLP1 RENEE ANDERSON MAREE FUDGE SUZANNE MARTIN SANDIE SILVA Director – HR Principal Veterinarian Change and Management and Strategy RDS Partners Pty Ltd Communications Lead Department of Health ZACH MCARTHUR Hydro Tasmania and Human Services KIROS HIRUY Director and Principal Adjunct Researcher Adviser MICHELLE SWALLOW JANINE ARNOLD University of Tasmania McArthur Financial Director Chief Executive Officer Leadership and Change Carers Australia CHRISTOPHER JOHN LOUISE MILLS Consultants Pty Ltd Chief Executive Officer Deputy Director State TIM BISHOP United Synergies Service Management JASON UNWIN Personal Assistant / Office Managing Director Business Development WAYNE JOHNSON Department of Priemier Workforce Health CBT Engineering Director Monetary and Cabinet Assessors Penalties Enforcement JULIA CURTIS Service IAN NELSON DEIDRE WILSON Regional Services Manager Department of Justice Principal Director Policy and – South Ian Nelson Consulting AgriGrowth Tasmania Australian Red Cross GLENN JOYCE Division Proprietor JOHN RALPH Department of Primary ANDREW FROST Glenn A Joyce Owner Industries, Parks, Water Manager Parking Ascent Fitness and Environment Operations and Carr Villa TOM LEWIS Memorial Park Director Launceston City Council RDS Partners Pty Ltd

2008 – TLP2 FIONNA BOURNE MATT DUROSE KATHERINE MIGUEL JOHN RANICAR General Manager Water Community Development Business Manager Managing Director and Marine Resources Project Officer Klimate Solutions Ranicar Pacific Pty Ltd Department of Primary Mission Australia Industries, Parks, Water LISA NELSON TED ROSS and Environment LIILA HASS Project Officer – Project Director Owner Resource Strategy and Midland Highway SUSIE BOWER Liila Hass Naturopathy Industry Investment Department of State Discipline Teacher Victorian Government Grown University of Tasmania SAM IBBOTT Director JOE O’BYRNE STUART SMITH CELIA BRAY Marine Solutions State Manager WA Executive Officer Consultant Lake Maintenance Pathways Tasmania Omni Consulting and NATASHA KEEP Coaching General Manager BEN O’DONNELL GINNA WEBSTER Business and Community Manager Business Deputy Secretary – VANESSA COX Pty Ltd Development Administration of Justice Founder/ Partner Rio Tinto Department of Justice Long Tail Property MARK MASON Services Manager CRAIG PERKINS Youth at Risk Strategy, Chief Executive Officer Department of Health Regional Development and Human Services Australia – Tasmania – Children and Youth Services

58 2009 – TLP3 STUART AUCKLAND LOUISE CLARK DION LESTER COREY PETERSON Program Coordinator Community Relations Policy Director Sustainability Manager Centre for Rural Health Specialist Local Government University of Tasmania University of Tasmania Bell Bay Aluminium Association of Tasmania STEPHEN PIPER JAN BATCHELOR JANE CROSSWELL SIMON MATTHEWS Regional Operational Principal Network Leader Director Business Manager Department of Education Development ZAC MCGEE Devondale Murry Cancer Council Tasmania Production Manager Goulburn JANET CARTY Spring Bay Seafoods Human Resources Advisor ANGELA DRIVER SHERRI RING Heron Island Resort General Manager ANDREW MOORE Business Owner/Manager Delaware North Tasmanian Leaders Principal Energy Health Concepts Companies Parks and Department of Education Resorts Inc JENNY EDIS NARELLE SMITH Founder and Community MEGAN MORSE Manager Population AMANDA CASTRAY Engagement / General Manager Business Health Equity Executive Director Infrastructure Committee Improvement Services Department of Health Strategic Projects Member Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd and Human Services University of Tasmania Harvest Launceston Community Farmers’ MARK PARSSEY STUART WIGGINS BRENDAN CHARLES Market Business Development Chief Executive Officer Business Relationship and ICT Integration Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd Project Manager JASON HAY Department of State Department of Police, Operations Manager Growth STEVE WILLING Fire and Emergency Klimate Solutions Facilitator and Coach Management Growth in Mind

2010 – TLP4 MEG ARCHER TONIA GRETSCHMANN SUZANNE PURDON MICHAEL SIMS Acting Associate Director Owner Centre Leader Principal of Staff Experience The Paper Shed Ptunarra Child and Family Arbour Health University of Tasmania Centre SAM HORSMAN DARRYN SMITH SHONA (BESWICK) Partner ALAN RADFORD Manager North West ARNOLD PJS Financial Managing Director Tasmania Finance Manager Speedfox Consultancy Fairbrother Pty Ltd Stubbs Constructions Pty CLYNTON JAFFRAY Pty Ltd Ltd Business Improver ANDREW TRUSCOTT Productivity Improvers KACEY RUBIE Manager Asset Strategy IAN BESWICK Senior Program TasWater Logistics Superintendent MARK JEFFERSON Coordinator Simplot Australia Manager Tasmania Public Health Services, ANDY VAN EMMERIK Sims Metal Management Department of Health Consulting Business NATASHA EXEL and Human Services Development Manager WIN MAHAR Van Emmerik & Associates REBECCA GRAY Chief Finance Officer CAT SCHOFIELD VET Teacher Shaw Contracting Nursing Director Mental TasTafe Devonport Health and Practice SIMON PAUL Development JO GREGG Coordinator Department of Health Project Manager Clarendon Vale and Human Services Hutchinson Builders Neighbourhood Centre OCNMO Inc

59 2011 – TLP5 IAN ADAMS RUTH FORREST WAYNE MURRAYLEE MELINDA THOMAS Finance Manager Member for Murchison HR Manager Southern Community Learning Rae & Partners Lawyers Tasmanian Legislative Operations Coordinator Council JBS Australia LINC Tasmania LUCY BYRNE Managing Director NICK HADDOW GUY ROBERTSON CATHY TONKIN Healthy Tasmania Managing Director Owner Nurse Unit Manager Bruny Island Cheese Co. Mount Gnomon Farm Royal Hobart Hospital SIMON CHANDLER Asset and Infrastructure STEVE HENTY MARTHA ROBSON JO TUBB Manager General Manager Statewide Operations Agricultural Manager Launceston Airport Junction Arts Festival Inc. Manager Simplot Australia Community Corrections, AMANDA DALY MICHAEL KELLY Department of Justice JULIE WADDINGTON Senior Analyst, Policy and Deputy Chief Executive Associate Producer Research Officer ALAN ROSEVEAR Tasmania Performs Department of Health Relationships Australia General Manager and Human Services Tasmania Tasmanet Pty Ltd MARK WATSON Campus Manager PHILLIP DEWIS JILL MAXWELL JOHN ROWLAND Community Training Sales Manager Chief Executive Officer General Manager, Business Australia Elite Appliances Tasmania Sexual Assault Support Development and Service Performance CHERYL POPPY FAY Anglicare Tasmania Inc. BELLCHAMBERS Research Services BRETT MCDERMOTT Training Program Manager, Regional Senior Manager JAMES SUGDEN Administrator Development KPMG Director Productivity Improvers University of Tasmania Sugden & Gee DEAN MUNDEY Independent Consultant 2012 – TLP6 LUCINDA BRAY ELEANOR JAMES SHARON PITTAWAY TRACEY TASKER Director Learning Designer Planning, Assessment JANE FORREST Walsh Day James Mihal Swinburne Online and Care Coordination Owner/Director Pty Ltd Manager Manage More FRANCES PRATT Richmond Fellowship MARGIE JENKIN Consultant and Manager Tasmania KATE GRADY Strategic Projects Officer Allness Manager – Marketing, Tasmanian Land Communications and Conservancy SUE ROBERTSON PAX TAYLOR Fundraising Acting Co-Director Project Manager Guide Dogs Tasmania GAYLE JOHNSTON Chronic, Complex and VEC Civil Engineering Manager Operations Community Services JOHN HOOPER Legal Profession Board of Tasmanian Health Service ALLAN WALSH Executive Officer Tasmania Senior Case Manager Neighbourhood Houses LISA RUDD Australian Financial Tasmania Inc ROSALIE MARTIN Community Development Security Authority (formerly TACH) Managing Director/Senior Officer Clinician Glenorchy City Council SIMON WIGGINS TODD HOUSTEIN Speech Pathology Director Executive Officer Tasmania STEWART SHARPLES Avidity Training and Sustainable Living Tasmania Assistant Director Development BEN MAYNARD Economic Policy Branch MATTHEW HUBBARD General Manager – Treasury and Finance Contract Engineer Operations Simplot Australia Grange Resources GINA SIDHU Acting Director DAVID HUGO MARK MILLHOUSE Australian Bureau of Senior Civil Engineer Projects Manager Statistics pitt&sherry Vos Construction

60 2013 – TLP7 DANIELLE CAMPBELL ADAM DICKENSON DANNY JOHNSON PAUL NIVEN Freelance Executive Director Manager Vehicle General Manager Independent Consultant Elverton Pastoral Pty Ltd Operations Branch Pure Source Dairy Farm Department of Company, China RICHARD CASSIDY KYLIE EASTLEY Infrastructure, Energy and Team Leader – Civil/ Senior Arts Consultant Resources NADINE OZOLS Structural Kylie Eastley Consultancy Healthy Together Program pitt&sherry ANDREW KIDD Coordinator SAKURA FRANZ Senior Solutions Architect May Shaw Health Centre STELLA COOK Policy Analyst Telstra Corporation Inc Vice Consul (Immigration) Department of Premier Australian Consulate- and Cabinet RIKKI MAWAD LEANNE SHERRIFF General, Guangzhou Lecturer and Researcher Senior Consultant (Dept of Immigration and MATTHEW Tasmania Law Reform Macquarie Franklin Border Protection) GEOGHEGAN Institute Chief Executive Officer University of Tasmania JOANNA SIEJKA RACHAEL COX Megavar Pty Ltd Chief Executive Officer Power and Energy Section SUSAN MOORE Youth Network of Manager Tasmania REBECCA Director, Public Relations Tasmania Sinclair Knight Merz GREENWOOD Gartner Commercial Leader ERIN SMALLBON TIM CUBIT Megavar Pty Ltd TIMOTHY MOSS Registered Nurse Project Manager Associate Professor Calvary Health Care Hazel Bros RICHARD INGRAM (Education) and Deputy Tasmania NRM Executive Officer Director, Teacher KAY CUELLAR Cradle Coast Authority Education BRADLEY TURNER Manager Integrated Swinburne University of Risk Manager Offender Management RICHARD JAMES Technology Hydro Tasmania Tasmania Prison Service Principal Design Engineer TasWater 2014 – TLP8 MARTIN ANDERSON CLAIRE JONES ANDREW PITT DON THOMSON Managing Director Manager Manager Senior Lecturer and Ionata Digital Relationships Australia Neil Pitt’s Pty Ltd Course Coordinator Tasmania Agribusiness Associate ANNA BALMFORTH ANYA READING Degree, University College Program Officer ALISON LAI Professor of Geophysics University of Tasmania Community Programs Chief Executive Officer University of Tasmania Housing Tasmania Volunteering Tasmania MIKE THOMSON MISTY SANDERSON General Manager LOLA COWLE SHAWN LEE Marketing Operations Senior Executive Officer Founder and Chief Sea To Summit Petuna Pty Ltd Tasmanian Community Executive Officer Fund Shawn Lee Consulting SCOTT SCHILG JAMES VERSTEEGEN Procurement specialist Business Services Manager ANTONY DECK VANI N. WELLING Department of Health ArPM Senior Policy Officer General Manager and Human Services Department of Premier Centre for Australian AINSTIE WAGNER and Cabinet Industry PETE SMITH Executive Chef Director, Heritage Office of the Governor CRAIG EMMETT GLEN O’KEEFE Tasmania Production Manager Manager Department of Primary NAOMI WALSH Hydro Tasmania Employment Programs Industries, Parks, Water Corporate Services and and Quality and Environment Finance Manager BEN HART Colony 47 Inc. Venarchie Contracting Manager – Devonport M’LYNDA STUBBS Office ALICE PERCY Project Manager THOMAS WINDSOR pitt&sherry Funding Team Leader Department of Education Managing Director University of Tasmania Coverall Security

61 2015 – TLP9 GARTH BARNBAUM MARK DICKINSON EMMA MATUSZEK DAMIEN STRINGER Portfolio Manager Family Mediator Assistant Manager – Operations Manager Mechanical Relationships Australia Communications and Marinova Pty Ltd Hydro Tasmania Tasmania Marketing Department of Premier ALISON TURNER AMANDA BOND MATTHEW GEE and Cabinet Director Infrastructure Governance and Project Manager Evaluation and Review Community NEXT 50 Architects NATHAN MCDONALD Infrastructure Tasmania Development Officer Northern Midlands TODD HENDERSON AMY MARIE PARKER STEVE WIGGERS Council Director Leader Financial Analysis Managing Director / Chief Cumulus Studio and Reporting Executive Officer ARCHANA BRAMMALL Tasmanian Networks Pty Scala Institute Owner MEGAN JOLLY Ltd SweetBrew Electorate Officer ELLEN WITTE Senator Whish-Wilson NICKY POLLINGTON Associate STEPHEN CLARKE Senior Geologist SGS Economics & Management Systems DANIELLE KIDD pitt&sherry Planning Coordinator School Administration Forico Pty Ltd Manager CHRISTOPHER RAYNER ANGELA YAO University of Tasmania Lecturer in Inclusive Business Development ADAM CLAVELL Education Manager ROSS LAMPLUGH Faculty of Education, Department of Primary CLAIRE CUNNINGHAM Chairman University of Tasmania Industries, Parks, Water Liaison Officer Ochre Health Group and Environment Australian Maritime Safety NICK STEEL Authority CATRIONA MACLEOD Rural Affairs Manager Deputy Director IMAS Tasmanian Farmers & Fisheries and Aquaculture Graziers Association University of Tasmania

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