TASMANIAN LEADERS YEARBOOK
2009 Partners TASMANIAN LEADERS YEARBOOK 2009 Contents Our Mission...... 3 Our Values...... 4 About Tasmanian Leaders Inc...... 5 About the Tasmanian Leaders Program...... 5 Program Outcomes...... 6 Message from the ChaiR...... 8 2009 Valedictorian Address...... 10 TLP 2009 Program...... 14 TLP 2009 Graduates...... 17 GRADUATION DINNER...... 39 Employer endorsements of TLP...... 40 Leadership Champions...... 42 Our Partners...... 43 TLI Board Members...... 44 TLP Alumni...... 46 TLP Alumni Sub-Committee Report...... 47
Designed by 2009 Tasmanian Leaders Program graduates L–R: Jason Hay, Dion Lester, Angela Driver, Jane Crosswell, Amanda Castray, Mark Parssey, Sherri Ring, Simon Matthews. Our Mission Tasmanian Leaders is valued as a key contributor to the Tasmanian economy and community through promoting leadership, facilitating networks and providing sought-after programs.
3 2009 Tasmanian Leaders Program graduates L–R: Zac McGee, Stephen Piper, Lou Clark, Brendan Charles, Stuart Auckland, Janet Carty, Andrew Moore. Our Values In all that we do we will: • be authentic, professional and businesslike • celebrate difference in people, potential and perspective • be inclusive and participant and outcome focused • foster a volunteer ethic and community commitment, AND • have a long term focus, be creative and look for new solutions.
4 2009 Tasmanian Leaders Program graduates L–R: Corey Peterson, steve willing, Jan Batchelor, Jenny Edis, Stuart Wiggins, Narelle Smith, Megan Morse About Tasmanian Leaders Tasmanian Leaders Inc. (TLI) is a not–for–profit incorporated association governed by a board of volunteer professionals, many of whom established the Inc. program. TLI annually delivers the Tasmanian Leaders Program (TLP), manages the Skillsbank initiative, and supports the TLP Alumni while also remaining committed to community leadership and Tasmanian leaders more generally. About the Tasmanian Leaders Program The inaugural Tasmanian Leaders Program was offered in 2007 and since then each program has exceeded the expectations of those involved. Over this time, TLI has The Tasmanian Leaders Program actively develops the had the opportunity to refine elements of the program leadership talents of established and aspiring leaders and introduce new initiatives. The program will continue through an intensive eleven month professional to be offered on an annual basis to develop leaders and personal development program. Over the year, with a commitment to professional and community participants meet at regular intervals to explore critical leadership, and encourage those leaders to pursue their issues facing Tasmania. This is done through seminars, careers here in Tasmania. panels, field trips, case studies and retreats which expose participants to over 200 business and community leaders, Participants are selected through an application and experts and critical thinkers. The result is a unique and interview process which occurs between September life changing experience that achieves positive outcomes and October, with the program running from mid- for participants, their employers and Tasmania. February to mid-December. 5 Program Outcomes • More effective, • A greater productive and connection with, informed leaders in and sense of their professions: commitment to, business, industry, Tasmania by the politics, the participants public sector, the community and the • Implementation of arts, and for our four successful State community or business development projects undertaken by participants each year
6 • Longer retention • Creation of new in Tasmania of, and business, commercial therefore greater and community contribution from, opportunities some of those participants who • Expanded network leave Tasmania of nationally and globally influential • Retention in Alumni who remain Tasmania of some committed and participants who connected to otherwise might Tasmania have relocated • Commitment by participants to on- going community participation 7 Message from the ChaiR I had the pleasure of meeting with the TLP participants Thank you to Kathryn Thomas for her work planning and at their opening residential in Strahan in February, which delivering components of the linking sessions and her made their Graduation Dinner all the more inspiring. How participation in so many other aspects of our activities. fantastic it was then, only 12 months later, to hear from Zac what an incredible journey all our 2009 TLP participants had Unfortunately, in 2009, Norm McIlfatrick stepped down from undertaken. When I think back to meeting Zac in Strahan, the board after three years of exceptional service. Thank it really was fantastic to witness so clearly his personal and you so much to Norm for his invaluable contributions as a professional development. And this was just the beginning for board member, presenter and mentor and also for all the all our 2009 TLP graduates. incredible support and generosity that the Department of Economic Development and Tourism provided while Norm In many ways, Tasmanian Leaders Inc. has had an incredible was Secretary. Norm has kindly agreed to continue his journey as well and it, too, has been over a relatively short connection with our organisation by becoming a Leadership period. The TLP continues to receive fantastic reviews from Champion. participants and their employers. Despite very challenging financial circumstances, we were thrilled to receive follow- Also, thank you to Ian Nelson and Bob Campbell, both of on funding from the government through the Department whom have made outstanding contributions again during of Economic Development Tourism and the Arts for the 2009. next three years. A huge thank you to Board member and On behalf of the Board and this year’s graduates, I would like Deputy Secretary Liz Jack for all her work in enabling this to thank Simon Boot for doing a fantastic job as program and to the Department and Secretary Mark Kelleher for the manager. Simon got up to speed with the role extremely Department’s continued support. quickly and has shown so much initiative and made many We sadly said farewell to our fantastic Program Manager, improvements over the last year. He also stepped back into Jennifer Lee and welcomed Simon Boot who has done the role recently when it became vacant again and has been a brilliant job – made even more remarkable given the extraordinarily flexible in uncertain and sometimes difficult challenging and uncertain times regarding future funding. times. To deliver three outstanding programs has taken a huge We were thrilled to commence working on the Skillsbank amount of work from many people. Firstly, a massive initiative last year with the generous support of the thanks to our dedicated Board. Each Board member gives Tasmanian Community Fund and the Department of a tremendous amount of time. All have been instrumental Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts. Thank you to in the program’s success – they have helped plan events, Kate Groom for getting that project underway so well and to facilitated sessions, selected and supported participants, Heidi for continuing this work. We hope that our Alumni will presented to and called on their contacts, promoted activities embrace the Skillsbank initiative as the means to contribute and contributed significantly to the governance, strategy and back to the Tasmanian Community and also to develop and operation of our organisation. enhance their own skills and expertise. A huge thank you to Brian Lewis and Gillian Biscoe for Thank you again to all our fantastic Leadership Champions expertly facilitating the three residentials. I was fortunate to – many of whom have joined us tonight. They contribute sit in for a day on the opening residential last year and I can in so many ways and provide so much wisdom, energy and confirm what many other participants have said – that they commitment. are world-class. But in addition to this incredible contribution, I also want to take a moment to especially thank the other they also facilitated the Alumni’s first conference last year, financial supporters ofT asmanian Leaders, who have made mentored many participants and, I found out fortuitously last the delivery of such a quality program, possible. Thank you year, Brian also (for free) facilitated a leadership development to our first major corporate sponsor, the Federal Group event for a not-for-profit organisation that one of our who has provided excellent facilities and significant financial previous participants works for. support for our residentials. Thank you to WIN Television Thank you to Anthea Pritchard and Kathryn Thomas who joined us last year as a major sponsor and helped for all their hard work helping plan the linking sessions. raise our profile last year with ourT asmanian Leaders’ Thanks Anthea for so many other contributions and advertisements. Thank you to the Department of Foreign for spearheading our sponsorship drive which has been Affairs and Trade who have again provided some financial extremely successful. Today we announced that pitt&sherry support, assisted us with guest speakers and have also had joined as major sponsors committing $20K per year extended invitations to our participants to a number of their for the next three years – a tremendous commitment own events. and demonstration of support (an even greater vote of Thank you to all the organisations that hosted part of our confidence given that they had a participant on the program program during the year and all the other organisations this year). It is wonderful for Tasmanian Leaders to be that provided other invaluable in-kind support. Finally, thank associated with such an innovative and successful Tasmanian- you to the sponsors of all our participants as well as the based international company and a special thank you to our participants’ families. The Program demands a substantial Leadership Champions, and their CEO, John Pitt. I am also commitment and, by corollary, a lot of support. We believe delighted to say that the Tasmanian Water and Sewerage your support is a great investment and we look forward to Corporation have confirmed that they will join us as another hearing your stories and views. major sponsor for three years commencing this year.
8 Over those three years: • Nearly 2,000 days have been invested in leadership “ Being selected for, and development, capacity building and investigating key issues for Tasmania over the next 10 years; successfully completing • More than 600 hours have been donated by business and community leaders; the Tasmanian Leaders • Nearly 100 days have been donated by expert trainers and facilitators for our participants’ Program are both professional development and over $2.3M has been tremendous achievements generated in program value. These brief statistics are very humbling but they also for our 2009 TLP graduates reinforce how important it is that our graduates keep ” their commitment to capitalising on their talents and to ongoing community activity. Thank you to Professor Janelle Allison and the Institute Being selected for, and successfully completing, the for Regional Development who undertook a detailed Tasmanian Leaders Program are both tremendous evaluation of our program last year, pro bono, and also achievements for our 2009TLP graduates. I commend reported in glowing terms. them on their achievements and want to reinforce how much we look forward to hearing many more exciting So the Tasmanian Government’s initial investment instalments in their personal and professional journeys. of $460K for the first three years has led to an extraordinary investment in leadership and capacity building in Tasmania and has had an amazing multiplier John Perry effect. Chair, Tasmanian Leaders Inc.
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9 2009 Valedictorian Address Participant Zac McGee addressed guests at the Graduation I was also excited by the connections I would make with Dinner held in honour of the graduates of the 2009 prominent Tasmanians. This was my chance to listen to program. their knowledge and interpretation of issues first hand - outside of my field of work and outside of my thinking. Good evening ladies and gentlemen, my name is Zac I was anticipating how the experience could ultimately McGee. help build on my leadership style by assisting me to I welcome you all, from friends and family, employers and understand a broader range of issues in the community. sponsors, supporters and board members. I welcome the Well, 12 months later and I feel I can speak for the group. TLP Alumni and I extend my warmest welcome of all to We got so much more from EVERY session, EVERY my fellow graduates of the Tasmanian Leaders Program speaker and EVERY discussion. of 2009. At some point or another, every one of us learnt more We are gathered here in Hobart, our state’s capital, and about ourselves – our personality, our strengths and tonight we are here to celebrate the graduation of the our weaknesses. For me – I strengthened my values and third collection of Tasmanian Leaders, to celebrate the developed a greater ability to use them as an advantage conclusion of the official program agenda. We are also in my leadership style. I have become more confident in here to thank and pay respect to the commitment of the my ability to lead, make decisions and deal with difficult participants; for their time, the friendships, honesty, and circumstances. the wholesomeness shown by all … truly a celebration of the personal journey. My eyes were opened to a whole new world of people, networks, and community. There were inspiring I am going to share my story with some personal insights individuals at every session where I experienced real and hopefully bring you closer to my Tasmanian Leaders life leadership. At every session I noted new skills and experience. I simply plan to spend my time here on stage, I learned how leadership is demonstrated in many slightly nervous, extremely honored and deliver my story contrasting organisations. I found it amazing that each … speaker, sharing their story and their insights into October 2008, and it was 10 months into my role as leadership, added to the individual experience in so many Production Manager at Spring Bay Seafoods, during a different ways. conversation with my Managing Director Phil Lamb, The honesty and the ‘generosity’ of our speakers was that Tasmanian Leaders found me. The reputation and a delight, and learnings and positive experiences go on testimony of the program had reached into my career and on. This experience, a program for which I can only and right into my life. describe as a once in a lifetime opportunity, helped me I now know that this was the opportunity of a lifetime. define my true skill, and has certainly changed my life. At the time, however, I was largely uncertain and slightly At times I personally found it challenging, and at times a hesitant, yet I was intrigued. I found myself wanting and long way from my comfort zone. We were all away from needing to know more about the program. It was at this our family and friends, our thoughts on leadership were point that I realised that the journey had begun. challenged, we explored our personalities and shared I had conversations with the Program Manager. I deep and meaningful discussions with fellow participants. called previous participants, and as my enthusiasm and This was always going to be a life changing program and excitement grew I realised my uncertainty was all but from the beginning I expected there would be times dissolved and I was ready to apply. when it got tough, but what I did not anticipate was the level of friendship and support shown throughout the During the application process I began to contemplate group. I’m sure I can speak for everyone when I say that the program and what I really wanted from the the support was always strong and the environment experience and wondered who else would be there. always safe. I was very much interested in the personal journey, and This is my story and although every participant could I could focus my needs into a few main areas. Firstly, I relate to some aspect of it, there are also different wanted to become more aware of how others perceive versions and variations to the journey. And the journeys me in my approach to leadership. I wanted to become will continue on, to the next phase in our lives, and to more rounded and understanding and I wanted to be careers that have changed and improved. more confident to voice my opinion and assert my needs. In 2010 I intend joining my local Lions Club, where I want to make connections with my community, contribute Next I wanted to spend time observing personal my time and maybe even change someone else’s life. interactions, understanding and absorbing the dynamics In the coming years I would also love to coach a junior of our speakers, presenters, my fellow participants and hockey team and have interactions with younger people. our residential facilitators. I have always felt my ability Sport helped develop my confidence and teamwork, and to understand relationships was a strength and wanted this is something I want to help growing generations to my experience in the program to help shape this into a experience. I now know so many different ways I can give more powerful skill. back to the community all through my involvement in the program.
10 On behalf of the graduates I would like to bid a final farewell to the program and thank you all for listening to my story. Now I would like to thank Phil Lamb, Managing Director of Spring Bay Seafoods for recognising and supporting the program, both through presenting in previous years, and for sponsoring me and allowing me the time and opportunity to participate. I would like to thank the Board of Tasmanian Leaders for putting together such a well-rounded program with the depth and breadth to connect with a whole range of participants. Thank you to my fellow participants for being part of my journey and my story. I appreciate the support you have all provided over the last 12 months. A big thanks to the partners for your support of all of my fellow participants. I know there has been a lot of time out last year and you are very much appreciated.
Zac McGee Production Manager, Spring Bay Seafoods
11 12 13 TLP 2009 Program The Tasmanian Leaders Program is comprised of eight two-day Linking Sessions and three multi-day Residential Retreats.
Residential Retreats
Session Where Date Opening Residential Strahan Village, Strahan Thursday19 to Sunday 22 February 2009 Midyear Residential Freycinet Lodge, Coles Bay Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2009 Closing Residential Cradle Mountain Chateau, Cradle Mountain Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2009
LINKING SESSIONS
The Tasmanian Economy Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March 2009, Hobart Australia’s trade policy and Tasmania’s role within it Phillip na Champassak State Director, Department of Foreign 1 Affairs and Trade Current dynamics of financial instability Stephen Bell School of Political Science & International Studies, The University of Queensland Tasmania’s business and economic outlook Richard Dowling Chief Economist, Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tasmania’s economic and fiscal position Michael Aird MLC Treasurer, State Government Tasmania’s economic history Bob Rutherford Deputy Secretary, Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources The current global economic crisis Zach McArthur Principal, WHK Tasmania Giving and receiving feedback effectively / learning Kathryn Thomas IBM journals and employer engagement
Resource Industries Thursday 23 and Friday 24 April 2009, North West Coast Economic, social and political issues on Jason Purdie Editor, The Advocate 2the NW coast Steve Jarman Department of Economic Development, Tourism & the Arts Roger Jaensch Executive Chairman, Cradle Coast Authority Catherine Fernon Business Manager, Institute for Regional Development Leadership story Malcolm Hillbeck Principal, Hilbeck Consulting Site tour Simplot Australia (Ulverstone) Gunns Nursery Australian Weaving Mills New Life Industries Hellyers Road Distillery
Tasmania – an island community Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May 2009, Launceston 3An introduction to the Tasmanian Wood Design Astrid Wootton General Manager, Design Centre Collection Designing 2050 Peter Ellyard Chair, Preferred Futures Institute Leadership story David Bartlett Premier of Tasmania Strategic vision statements (for Tasmania) Gillian Biscoe Executive Director, The Bellettes Bay Company Pty Ltd
14 Tasmania’s future, the possibilities Tony McCall Lecturer, School of Government, University of Tasmania Heather Rose Chair, Green Team Australia Don Wing MLC Independent member for Launceston The Tasmanian Brand Project Anthea Pritchard Director, Brand Tasmania Enneagram workshop Michael Field
Governance Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June 2009, Hobart Current issues in corporate governance Dan Norton Director, Trinitas Pty Ltd 4 Current issues in state and local government Mark Thomas Senior Adviser, CPR Richard Herr Honorary Associate, School of Government, University of Tasmania Lisa Singh MP Labor Member for Denison Nick McKim MP Leader of the Tasmanian Greens Allan Garcia CEO, Local Government Association of Tasmania Governance in the not-for-profit sector Chris Jones CEO, Anglicare Future proofing your business (Strategy Roadmap), Stephen McInnes Director, Human Capital International great leadership (The 5 Leadership Practices), using the GROW model to lead Introduction to Tasmania Together Bob Campbell Chair, Tasmania Together Progress Board
Innovation and EntrepReneurship Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 2009, Launceston 5 From paddock to plate: innovation and Jane Bennett Ashgrove Cheese entrepreneurship in the food industry Robert Nichols Nichols Chicken Jonathan West Director, Australian Innovation Research Centre Innovation, adapting and problem solving. Lessons Robert Rockerfeller Nekon Pty Ltd we can learn from Richard Pratt and Christopher Skase QEW Orchards Heather Chong QEW Orchards The Autech story Darren Alexander CEO, Autech Software The future landscape for innovation and Colin Jones Senior Lecturer, School of Management, entrepreneurship in Tasmania University of Tasmania Brett Torossi Property Developer Polly McGee Senior Lecturer, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship, University of Tasmania Fostering innovation and harnessing creativity Anne Murphy Principal, MetaMurf
New innovation or idea? An overview of the Martin Rees Managing Partner, KPMG commercialisation process
Community Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September 2009, Hobart A question of community Maree Fudge Partner, RDS 6– what, why and how? Glenn Woolley Tasmania Police John Hooper Tasmanian Community Housing Association Jan Dunsby Team Glenorchy Brett Torossi Property Developer Community leadership and leading Bill Lawson Sinclair Knight Merz beyond authority
15 Direct action: activism as a means to achieving Rodney Croome Spokesperson, community outcomes Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group Emma Haswell Brightside Farm Leadership story Ivan Deveson Tasmania and the international Guy Green Antarctic community Media training Mark Thomas Senior Adviser, CPR
Sustainability Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October 2009, Bridgewater 7Economic sustainability Kim Houghton Director, Strategic Economic Solutions Social sustainability Sylvia Admans CEO, Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal Sustainability in the built environment Peter Poulet Tasmanian State Architect, Department of Justice Helen Norrie Lecturer, School of Architecture & Design, University of Tasmania The role of leadership in developing Tom Lewis CEO, Rural Development Services sustainable communities Sarah Baddeley Group Manager, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Aurora Energy John Klug Community Liaison Officer, Brighton Council Ben Kearney Executive Officer,T asmanian Newsagents Association Margaret Steadman Executive Officer, Sustainable Living Tasmania Leadership introduction and situational styles Steve Willing Coordinator Organisational Development, Tasmanian Fire Service Presentation skills and public speaking Graham Flower Consultant, Hexagon Pty Ltd
Social Inclusion FRIDAY 6 AND SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2009, HOBART Social inclusion Tom Muller CEO, TasCOSS 8– community perspective and response Social Inclusion Unit, DPaC – State Government Ann Herbert Principal Policy Analyst, Social Inclusion Unit, perspective and response Department of Premier & Cabinet World Café social inclusion session Natasha Cica Director, Centre for Applied Philosophy and Ethics, University of Tasmania Sarah Bolt Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Beverley Funnell Manager Disability Bureau, Community Development Division, Department of Premier & Cabinet Cassandra Jefferson Aboriginal Health Development Officer, Department of Health & Human Services Noel Mundy State Director, Mission Australia Michelle Swallow CEO, Mental Health Council of Tasmania Catherine Edwards Complaints Manager, Tasmanian Anti Discrimination Commission Site tour Pat Burton Food Program Manager (Tasmania), Second Bite Ange Miezitis Principal, Moonah Primary School Renate Hughes Youth Development Officer, Glenorchy City Council Simone Johns Co-ordinator, Brightstart Early Years Centre John Waters Pete’s Shed The refugee experience Kiros Hiruy PHD Candidate, UTAS Leadership in the Technological Age Greg McCann CEO, Excentor Leadership story Mike Vertigan Chair, MyState Limited Robyn Moore Professional Speaker
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Employers reflect on the effect of the program on their staff and colleagues.
I am pleased to be given the opportunity to comment Thank you for the opportunity to offer a small reflection on the participation of Stuart Auckland in the 2009 on the benefits ofA ngela Driver’s participation in the Tasmanian Leaders Program (TLP). The University of Tasmanian Leaders Program in 2009. Tasmania recognises and values the importance of strong leadership within its academic and general staff. One of Tasmanian Regional Arts is a small and in many ways the key aspirations of the University is to contribute to unique organisation. Our points of difference are both the growth and development of Tasmania by enhancing what we do and in the way that our staff go about the economic, social, cultural and environmental their duties. Angela Driver is no exception here – a wellbeing of Tasmanians. It is my understanding that dedicated, professional and focused individual who is programs such as the TLP expose participants to some widely regarded and respected in the Tasmanian Arts of the issues that influence these determinates. Community. It is within this context that I was pleased to support So when Angela approached me with the opportunity, Stuart’s participation in the program. It was no it was a fairly easy decision to make to support her coincidence that my support for Stuart’s involvement involvement in the program. Over the year I witnessed in the program came at a time when he was given the Angela explore her boundaries as a communicator, responsibility of providing leadership to the University networker and creative producer. Skills that she already Department of Rural Health in an interim Co-Director demonstrated became more impressive and new ones capacity. I have no doubt that the program assisted blossomed. Stuart in this role as he has applied the knowledge and 2009 was a busy year for Angela: having her first skills gained through the program in his day to day Co- child; buying and renovating a home; taking on the Directorship role. Another major benefit has been the management of the largest arts conference in the networks and contacts Stuart has established through nation; and of course completing the Tasmanian Leaders the program and in particular with the multi-sectoral Program. Quite an impressive list of achievements and all project team with whom he is currently working. The done with style and good humour! requirement that participants work on projects helps ensure that the knowledge and skills learnt are sustained In looking back on 2009, I can state that TRA as an beyond the period of program enrolment. organisation has benefitted significantly from the contribution made by Angela Driver. We would not be As Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Health Science I am in the strong position that we are if we did not have her particularly pleased to hear that Stuart Auckland was on staff. As the Executive Director of TRA, I believe in the University’s firstTLP graduate. I am also pleased encouraging my staff to reach their potential; to take risks; that Stuart was able to facilitate the hosting of two of to be creative and to challenge their ways of working. the program linking sessions at the University, one at Angela naturally rises to these challenges- she is that type the Rural Clinical School in Burnie and the other at of focused individual. Angela’s successful completion of the Newnham campus. I have no doubt that Stuart’s the Tasmanian Leader’s Program will open many doors involvement in the program will be the cornerstone for in what will be a long and amazing career journey. I am further involvement by UTAS and its staff in future TLP happy to have been able to share this part of her journey. programs.
Paul Jenkins Professor Judi Walker Executive Director Deputy Dean Faculty of Health Science, Tasmanian Regional Arts Rural Clinical School University of Tasmania
40 It was not long after Janet Carty first started working enabled her accelerated development and rounded for me about two years ago that we began to have growth as a leader of the future. This has been both an conversations about what she wanted to do in her inward journey of reflection and personal growth equally career and what support she needed to be able to balanced by an outward journey of discovery exploring progress and succeed. the larger ideas and concepts that will challenge all leaders of the future. As a middle manager, with the profession of nursing as a strong base, and a number of years of managing services Janet is now far better equipped to continue her career and policy direction in the Department of Health and in leadership in the turbulent world of the health and Human Services, Janet was ambitious to move into more community services. The Tasmanian Health and Human senior positions involving leadership and management. Services Department has already acknowledged this with She was ready to do some more study and personal her recent appointment to a new position implementing development to support this, but confused about what a commissioning framework for the contracting of high course or program might assist her. Academically based quality, accountable health and community services. courses could potentially meet some of her needs but they did not seem quite right. Which one and how would I can strongly recommend this program for emergent they assist with solving vocational direction and more leaders interested in the journey of further growth and personal development? development to become our Tasmanian leaders of the future. Not long after these early conversations Janet came across the promotional information about the 2009 Tasmanian Leaders Program. The Program looked to Wendy Quinn have the right blend of exposure to knowledge and Director Clinical Advice and Network Development theory but heavily combined with a personal growth Department of Health and Human Services and development focus as well as practically based experiential learning from peers and experienced leaders sharing their wisdom. An added bonus was the involvement of people from many different business and Supporters of service areas across Tasmania. This looked like just the Participants program for Janet’s next stage of development. And so, our journey with the Tasmanian Leaders 2009 program AusIndustry began! Calvary Health Care Tasmania The Department of Health and Human Services Christian Schools Tasmania supported Janet in her application and the required time commitment. There was great excitement and Department of Education anticipation when news of her acceptance into the Department of Health and Human Services program eventuated. Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources Throughout 2009 Janet provided our Team with regular updates about the latest stage of the program and Energy Health Concepts returned to work after each of the ‘away days’ and residential sessions with inspiring stories about what Federal Group she was learning, the people she was meeting and Hazell Bros the broader concepts of leadership that were being communicated. Those of us back in the workplace began Klimate Solutions to get used to the rhythm of the program and anticipate Launceston Chamber of Commerce Janet’s feedback after each session. Her enthusiastic stories about the richness and quality of presentations MacKillop College from those who presented to the program led to many interesting group discussions and not a small amount MS Society of Tasmania of envy that we were not all able to be part of the pitt&sherry experience. It was consequently a delight to be invited, as an employer sponsor, to participate in a session towards Red Cross Tasmania the end of the program involving a presentation from Tasmania Regional Arts Robyn Moore and interactive discussion with program participants and other sponsors. Simplot Australia The year went by very quickly and before we knew it, Spring Bay Seafoods the end of the program and graduation was upon us. It has been amazing to observe the impact on Janet Tasmania Fire Service of being involved in the Tasmanian Leaders program. I Tasmanian Early Years Foundation believe that the program was extremely timely and has University of Tasmania
41 Leadership Champions Tasmanian Leaders Inc. is very grateful to have the support and commitment of many prominent Tasmania 2009 Leadership leaders from all sectors of public life (business, industry, Champions the arts, public sector, politics and the community) and We would like to thank the following individuals for their from all regions of Tasmania. A group of these have involvement as one of our valued Leadership Champions agreed to be Leadership Champions. for the 2009 Tasmanian Leaders Program. The role of Leadership Champions is: Lyndon Adams Tom O’Meara To help, enable, and encourage emerging Tasmanian Jane Bennett Dan Norton leaders to make a difference - to contribute to the community and to help make Tasmania a better place to Richard Bovill John Pitt live, work and do business in. Michael Daly Martin Rees To help Tasmanian Leaders Inc. to: Peter Davis Lawson Ride • promote and support the Program across their own Neroli Ellis Heather Rose networks Michael Field AC David Rowell • share their knowledge and experiences with the Lynne Fitzgerald Kathy Schaeffer participants Joanna Gair Dianne Thompson • select and mentor participants Hon Lara Giddings MHA Judy Tierney • develop the TLP Alumni network Nicholas Heyward Mike Vertigan AC • develop regional (North, North-West & South) Paul Hogan Nick Wells leadership networks Liz Jack Malcolm White Through their support these Leadership Champions Ros Lampril Suzanne Williamson ensure participants, their sponsor employers and the Colleen McGann Hon Don Wing MLC Tasmanian community receive maximum benefit from the Program. Tam McMichael Rob Woolley Robyn Moore John Young Christine Mucha Albert van Zetten
Robyn Moore, leadership champion, addresses the 2009 tLP Participants.
42 Our Partners Tasmanian Leaders gratefully acknowledges the support of the following valued partners.
Government Partner Tasmanian Leaders Program is made possible by the foundation support of the Tasmanian Government, through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism & the Arts.
Major Partners For financial or other support at the Major Partner level
Program Partners For financial or other support at the Program Partner level
2009 Program Supporters For support of a Tasmanian Leaders Program session or event
University of Tasmania CCAMLR Moonah Primary School Parliament House New Life Industries Bridgewater Men’s Shed Design Centre Tasmania Hazell Bros Second Bite Gunns Nursery Brighton Civic Centre Hellyer Road Distillery Australian Weaving Mills Springvale Wines Simplot Australia The Baha’i Centre Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
The major funder of Skillsbank FOR SPECIAL PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
43 TLI Board Members Gillian Biscoe Gillian works with Brian Lewis co-designing and co- facilitating the TLP Residentials. Gillian is Executive Director of the Bellettes Bay Company Pty Ltd, is on the Tasmanian Government’s Honour Roll of Women, is an Executive Associate of JTA International, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the University of New South Wales, and the University of California at San Francisco. She has held several chief executive positions and now consults locally, nationally, regionally and globally on a range of policy, strategy, governance, leadership, management and organisational issues.
John Perry (Chair) John recently joined American Airlines’ fast track leadership program as a Financial Analyst after having completed his MBA at the University of Cambridge. Previously John was Head of Innovation and Enterprise for one of the UK’s largest universities, London Metropolitan University, where he and his team facilitated and developed the University’s commercial activity. Prior to this career transition, he was a senior corporate transactions lawyer with a ‘top-10’ London headquartered international law firm. He is a Barrister and Robert (Bob) Campbell Solicitor of the High Court and various Supreme Courts of Bob is a director of Groupwork, a facilitation company that Australia, and is a Solicitor of England and Wales. aims to help groups move from uncertainty to purpose. He began his career in human resource management and was actively involved in recruitment, policy development, training and industrial relations. He then moved to general management, providing leadership in strategic and operational planning, organisational design, team building and facilitation. His industry experience includes retailing, property management, forestry and local government. From 1993 to 2003 he was the General Manager of Launceston City Council leading significant city development and organisational change.
Anthea Pritchard (Deputy Chair) Anthea is the Group Marketing Executive for Blundstone. Prior to this role she was employed within the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts, in various roles, culminating in the position of Director Antarctic Tasmania, Science and Research. Anthea has also previously been employed as Marketing Manager for J. Boag & Son, Australia’s premium brewer, where she was responsible for the development of the Boag’s brand portfolio, including James Boag’s Premium, Boag’s St George, Boag’s Classic Blonde and the development of the Boag’s Centre for Beer Liz Jack Lovers, (Boag’s tourism venture). Liz is the Deputy Secretary, Culture, Recreation and Sport within the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts, a position she has held since mid-2009. She most recently held the position of Deputy Secretary, Enterprise Development within the department, after a four-year period as Director of Sport and Recreation Tasmania, with responsibility for the overall development and delivery of sport and recreation infrastructure, programs and services within Tasmania.
44 Brian Lewis Ian Nelson Brian works with the Tasmanian Leaders participants Ian is currently General Manager – Human Resources during the Residentials of the program. The rest of for Huon Aquaculture Group. Previously, Ian held the time he works in management consulting across positions as Manager of Human Resources for Transend a range of industries and countries and has worked in Networks Pty Ltd, Tasmania’s electricity transmission management consulting since the late 1980s across the network operator, and as Manager Human Resources public, private and not-for-profit sectors in a range of with Clarence City Council in Hobart. Ian has broad industries in Australia, Great Britain, the US, Asia Pacific experience in industrial and employee relations, and New Zealand. Prior to consulting, he worked for health and safety management, and development of a number of Australian Government departments. employment related programs that support sustainable Brian has a long term commitment to leadership and work environments for employers and their employees. management development that shows benefits for Ian’s experience also includes senior management roles individuals, their organisations and society as a whole. focused on strategic and business planning. He sees leadership in its broadest sense and not merely conferred by role or job.
Kathryn Thomas Norm McIlfatrick As a Global Learning Leader for IBM’s Global Business Service group, Kathryn is responsible for the core Norm is the Secretary of the Department of education and professional development programs Infrastructure Energy and Resources. Prior to this he was across IBM. She leads teams world-wide who have the Chief Executive of the Department of Economic responsibility for learning strategy, development and Development and Tourism and a Director of the delivery of learning solutions for consultants from new Tasmanian Development Board. Before taking up these hires to senior executives. Kathryn’s prior employment appointments, he was Managing Director of Aurora history includes – Human Resources Manager in Energy from 1999 to 2004. He has broad experience Tasmania for both Myer and GP Fitzgerald & Co after in senior management including international consulting, making the transition from her previous career as a customer service, sales, marketing, engineering services teacher and consultant within the Tasmanian Education and strategic planning including roles with PA Consulting, Department. Powercor Australia and Hydro Tasmania.
45 TLP Alumni Renee Anderson (TLP ‘07) Kiros Hiruy (TLP ‘07) Lisa Nelson (TLP ‘08) Human Resources Manager – PhD Candidate, Institute for Strategic Project Officer, Circular Americas, Coffey International Regional Development, University of Head Council Tasmania Janine Arnold (TLP ‘07) Joe O’Byrne (TLP ‘08) Business Development Manager – Sam Ibbott (TLP ‘08) Manager - Northern Tasmania, Strategy, Aurora Energy Director, Marine Solutions Fairbrother Group
Tim Bishop (TLP ‘07) Christopher John (TLP ‘07) Ben O’Donnell (TLP ‘08) Manager – Tasmania, Cleantec Chief Executive Officer, Lifeline Business Improvement Manager, Rio Hobart Tinto Diamonds Fionna Bourne (TLP ‘08) Manager (Development and Wayne Johnson (TLP ‘07) Craig Perkins (TLP ‘08) Conservation Assessment), Assistant Director Policy and Chief Executive Officer, Regional Department of Primary Industries, Planning, Workplace Standards Development Australia - Tasmania Parks, Water and Environment Tasmania, Department of Justice John Ralph (TLP ‘07) Susie Bower (TLP ‘08) Glenn Joyce (TLP ‘07) Sales & MarketingManager, Net Sea Community Development and Chief Financial Officer, St Lukes Freight Tasmania Services Manager, Dorset Council Health John Ranicar (TLP ‘08) Celia Bray (TLP ‘08) Natasha Keep (TLP ‘08) Managing Director, Ranicar Pacific Consultant, Omni Consulting and Learning and Development Specialist Coaching – Tasmania, Cadbury Ted Ross (TLP ‘08) Director Infrastructure Services, Vanessa Cox (TLP ‘08) Tom Lewis (TLP ‘07) Meander Valley Council Company Director, Necessary Principal, Rural Development Group Services Sandie Silva (TLP ‘07) Change and Communication Julia Curtis (TLP ‘07) Zach McArthur (TLP ‘07) Manager, Aurora Energy Indigenous Coordination Centre Principal, WHK Manager – Tasmania, Department Stuart Smith (TLP ‘08) of Families, Housing, Community Suzanne Martin (TLP ‘07) General Manager Client Services, Services and Indigenous Affairs Veterinarian Launceston City Mission
Matt Durose (TLP ‘08) Mark Mason (TLP ‘08) Michelle Swallow (TLP ‘07) Acting Director, eVisitor Global Service Centre Manager - Private Chief Executive Officer, Mental Processing Centre, Department of Client Services, Marsh Insurance Health Council of Tasmania Immigration and Citizenship Brokers Jason Unwin (TLP ‘07) Andrew Frost (TLP ‘07) Katherine Miguel (TLP ‘08) Managing Director, Workforce Manager Parking / Manager Carr Business Manager, Klimate Solutions Health Assessors Villa Memorial Park / Management Support Launceston Travel and Information Centre, Launceston City Louise Mills (TLP ‘07) Ginna Webster (TLP ‘08) Council Deputy Director Corporate Director - Community Corrections, Services, Department of Premier Department of Justice and Cabinet Maree Fudge (TLP ’07) Managing Director and Consultant, Deidre Wilson (TLP ‘07) RDS Partners Ian Nelson (TLP ‘07) Acting Director - Agricultural General Manager - Human Policy Group, Department of Resources Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Liila Hass (TLP ‘08) Huon Aquaculture Group Environment Owner, Liila Hass Naturopathy
46 TLP Alumni Sub-Committee Report The Vision of the TLP Alumni is to “create opportunities for learning, networking and ongoing community Events involvement for members of the Tasmanian Leaders The Alumni’s biggest event of 2009 was the inaugural Program Alumni”, and it is this Vision which has been at retreat held from 1 May to 3 May at the Cradle the forefront in planning activities for the Alumni over Mountain Chateau. The Retreat program was facilitated the last year and in preparing for future activities. by Brian and Gillian, and we thank them for their immense contribution to the success of the event. John Dingemanse was our guest speaker prior to dinner on Alumni sub-committee the Friday night. The feedback from those attending the Glenn Joyce (TLP ’07) Chair residential was very positive. On behalf of the Alumni, I thank the Tasmanian Leaders Board for their support Michelle Swallow (TLP ’07) ViceChair of that event. Fionna Bourne (TLP ’08) Secretary The other flagship event that the Alumni ran in 2009 Andrew Frost (TLP ’07) Treasurer was the leadership lunch with Will Hodgman and Nick McKim. The event was a real success and provided Janine Arnold (TLP ’07) those attending with a tremendous opportunity to enjoy a candid discussion with Will and Nick on their Louise Mills (TLP ’07) views on leadership in an intimate setting. Alumni Jason Unwin (TLP ’07) members Louise Mills, Janine Arnold and Tom Lewis were involved in organising the lunch and their efforts Katherine Miguel (TLP ’08) were greatly appreciated. TED ROSS (TLP ‘08) During 2009 the Alumni has also run a number of GINNA WEBSTER (TLP ‘08) Breakfast with a Champion events in Hobart and Lunch with a Leader events in Launceston. The activities of the Alumni have been coordinated by Guest speakers at the Hobart breakfasts have a sub-committee of nine graduates from the first two included Malcolm White, Lara Giddings, Dan Norton, years of the program. Heather Rose and Ashley Huntington. Guest speakers Michelle, Andrew, Janine, Jason and I will be stepping at the Launceston lunches have included Tom O’Meara, down as members of the Sub-committee with effect David Rowell, Martin Rees, Errol Stewart, Fred Ralph, from the Annual General Meeting in 2010.On behalf of Darren Alexander, Alwyn Shaw, Fiona Reynolds and all TLP Alumni, I’d like to thank Michelle, Andrew, Janine Liz Jack. and Jason for their valuable contributions to the set up We are looking forward to the continuation of these and progression of the Alumni to date, and wish them events in 2010. well for the future. Finally, on behalf of all TLP Alumni, I’d like to congratulate the 2009 participants on their completion of the program and warmly welcome them as the newest members of the TLP Alumni.
Glenn Joyce Chair, TLP Alumni sub-committee
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