TASMANIAN LEADERS YEARBOOK 2015

YEARBOOK 2015 TASMANIAN LEADERS YEARBOOK 2015

CONTENTS OUR MISSION...... 4 OUR VALUES...... 4 ABOUT TASMANIAN LEADERS...... 5 PROGRAM OUTCOMES...... 5 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR & GENERAL MANAGER...... 6 PROGRAM MANAGER’S MESSAGE...... 8 A TLP9 TRIBUTE TO NATHAN MCDONALD...... 9 GRADUATION DINNER VALEDICTORY SPEECH...... 10 TLP 2015 PROGRAM...... 12 TLP 2015 GRADUATES...... 20 2015 LEARNING SET PROJECTS...... 44 EMPLOYER TESTIMONIALS...... 46 LEADERSHIP CHAMPIONS...... 48 THANK YOU...... 49 TLI BOARD MEMBERS...... 50 ALUMNI SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE...... 52 SKILLSBANK...... 54 THINKBANK...... 54 TLP8 GRADUATION DINNER...... 55 GRADUATES ON THE GO...... 56 TLP GRADUATES...... 58 OUR PARTNERS...... 62 OUR OUR MISSION VALUES Tasmanian Leaders Inc. is valued as In all that we do we will: a key contributor to the Tasmanian • Be authentic, professional and economy and community by promoting businesslike leadership, facilitating networks and providing sought-after programs. • Celebrate difference in people, potential and perspective • Be inclusive • Be 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 ABOUT PROGRAM TASMANIAN OUTCOMES LEADERS • More effective, productive and informed leaders in their professions across all Tasmanian Leaders Inc. (TLI) is a not-for- sectors, and for profit incorporated association governed by • A greater connection and sense of a board of volunteer professionals, many of commitment to Tasmania by the whom established the program. TLI annually participants delivers the Tasmanian Leaders Program, manages the Skillsbank and Thinkbank • Implementation of four successful initiatives, and supports the Tasmanian Leaders community or business development Alumni (TLA) while also remaining committed projects undertaken by participants each to community leadership and Tasmanian year leaders more generally. • Longer retention in Tasmania of, and The Tasmanian Leaders Program (TLP) therefore greater contribution from, some actively develops the leadership talents of of those participants who otherwise might established and aspiring leaders through an have relocated intensive eleven month professional and • Creation of new business, commercial and personal development program. Over the community opportunities year, participants meet at regular intervals to explore critical issues facing Tasmania. This is • Expanded network of nationally and done through seminars, panels, field trips, case globally influential Alumni who remain studies and retreats which expose participants committed and connected to Tasmania to over 200 business and community leaders, experts and critical thinkers. The result is • Commitment by participants to ongoing a unique and life-changing experience that community participation achieves positive outcomes for participants, their employers and Tasmania.

5 MESSAGE FOM THE CHAIR & GENERAL MANAGER

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed As part of our ongoing commitment to our graduates citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing there is an exciting calendar of events coming up in the that ever has.” – Margaret Mead year ahead, with the delivery of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) funded Alumni activities, Mead’s words seem poignant as we graduate our 200th including a webinar series, two Thinkbank residentials and participant of the Tasmanian Leaders Program at the a suite of professional development activities. end of 2015. We now have a pool of graduates who are actively contributing to the leadership dialogue and action As we move towards our tenth program it is timely to in Tasmania. We are excited and inspired by what these reflect on the ongoing positive contribution Tasmanian passionate, enthusiastic and informed individuals do to Leaders makes in Tasmania. The list of achievements make Tasmania a better place and warmly welcome TLP9 of our Alumni grows every year and in 2015 several to the fold. of our graduates received local and national awards. Among these are Naomi Walsh who won the Corporate Congratulations to the graduates of TLP9 who completed and Private Award category at the Tasmanian Telstra the program in November 2015. They gained a place on Business Award, Corey Peterson as the lead staffer in the the program in a year where we received record interest, Academic Operations Sustainability Integration Program with an 80% increase in applicants from the private at the University of Tasmania received an Award for sector; a rewarding validation of the value of our program Programs that Enhance Learning in the 2015 Australian for enterprises both large and small. With such a strong Awards for University Teaching, and Todd Henderson pool to choose from we had a diverse and dynamic who was a finalist in the Young Professionals of the Year group of participants, and it has been our pleasure to take category in the Launceston Chamber of Excellence them through the year’s activity, a summary of which you awards. will find in the Program Manager’s report on page 8. We continue to be staggered by the generosity of so It is wonderful to witness and reflect on the impact of many who volunteer their time freely, allowing us to our Alumni in the Tasmanian community. The projects deliver an outstanding program each year. We’d like to delivered by each year group are a very tangible example thank founding Board members, Brian Lewis and Gillian of this impact, and a highlight of 2015 was hearing about Biscoe, who this year have once again designed and the progress of these projects at the Alumni Congress. delivered the Residentials, which are critical pillars of the Since then, two projects have achieved further significant program. milestones, including: The Tasmanian Leaders Board is a working board, and • The Welcome Dinner Project, which has hired two we’d like to recognise the strategic input as well as hard coordinators to help them deliver on the project’s work invested by all Board members to ensure our aims of connecting newly arrived people with organisation continues to develop and expand. established Australians over dinner conversation in the comfort of their own home. In December 2015, founding Board member Brian Lewis stepped down from the Board after ten years of steadfast • The Pathways to Community Connectivity project’s service to the organisation’s governance. Quite simply, plan to build a safe and convenient pedestrian link Tasmanian Leaders would not have achieved what we from the Queens Walk residential development have without the massive investment from Brian over to the Cornelian Bay foreshore reserve has been the years and his knowledge, energy and passion. His supported by City Council, who have strategic insight and experience in designing programs accepted it into their program of public works for of leadership and adult development have been integral construction in the 2016-17 financial year. This will to the success of TLI, and we will miss his wise counsel enable greater community connectivity for the around the Board room, but luckily for us he will remain residents of Queens Walk and is an achievement to as a co-facilitator and designer of our Residentials in 2016. be proud of. In 2015 we also said goodbye to Mark Kelleher who A key priority for the Tasmanian Leaders Board during stepped down in June, and Michael Sims who stepped 2015 was working with the Alumni Sub-Committee to down in July. We thank them both for their time and increase the level of support, engagement, professional energy on the Board. In November 2015, Don Thomson development and networking opportunities we offer was accepted as the Alumni Sub-Committee Board our graduates. The St.LukesHealth Lunch with a Leader nomination and has taken up his role on the Board series continues to be a successful place for informative, with enthusiasm and diligence. It is great to have such a interesting discussion and networking and in 2015 it strong link with the Sub-Committee as we enter an era expanded to include a number of breakfast sessions on of heightened integration and cooperation. Secretary of the North West Coast. the Department of State Growth, Kim Evans also joined the Board in 2015 and we appreciate the significant experience and knowledge which he brings to our organisation.

6 The Alumni Sub-Committee are the engine room of KPMG for managing our accounts with efficiency and our graduates and we would like to thank them for their professionalism, St.LukesHealth, who continue to support hard work and commitment, which ensures a quality our Alumni activities and FRRR for investing in our and informative program of professional development community work. and opportunities that keep our Alumni engaged as a network and contributing positively to the community. Thank you also to our participant scholarship providers In particular, thank you to the Chair of the Alumni in 2015, Regional Development – Tasmania, Sub-Committee, Ruth Forrest who continuously works NRM North, NRM South and the Cradle Coast to strengthen the influence of the Tasmanian Leaders Authority and Cityprom. With the addition of the Alumni in the local community. Cityprom scholarship, alongside the existing Tasmanian Leaders Small Business Scholarship, 2015 boasted Our thanks are also extended to the Staff of TLI for their two program scholarships that targeted small business work throughout the year. 2015 was a year of change, owners. as we said goodbye to Natalie Hayes in July and Shona Beswick in December and welcomed two new staff, To conclude we would like to highlight some of the key Tracey Tasker and Piia Wirsu in November. Our heartfelt achievements in 2015, which we plan to build on in 2016: thanks go to Natalie and Shona for all they have given • New philanthropic partner – Robert Rockefeller, TLI, the program and our Alumni during their time with Nekon Pty Ltd, who invested in our organisation us. Shona worked tirelessly as the Program Manager in and enabled us to lay the foundation for increased 2015 and ensured the delivery of another successful TLP. Alumni activity. In the role of Project Coordinator Natalie supported the Alumni and managed the delivery of a number of • Two grants from the Foundation for Rural & Thinkbanks and Skillsbank. We extend a warm welcome Regional Renewal (FRRR) to also go towards our to Tracey who will be overseeing the delivery of the Alumni activities. FRRR funded Alumni activities and to Piia who will be • Four scholarships worth $12,500 provided to four streamlining communications and delivering our events individuals and their organisations that otherwise throughout 2016. We look forward to what we can would not have been able to participate in the TLP. achieve together. • Tasmanian leaders Alumni raising money for a Our Leadership Champions are also deserving of thanks. scholarship in 2016 to allow two participants from They are a diverse mix of business and community the private sector to undertake the 2016 program. leaders who continue to volunteer their time to help support participants, graduates and Tasmanian Leaders in Thanks again to everyone who has contributed to, many ways. invested in and supported Tasmanian Leaders over the past year. We look forward to our biggest year yet In 2015, the committed to of activity, engaging our Alumni in ongoing leadership three years ongoing funding, which together with development and community engagement and of course participant and employer contributions and the generous delivering our tenth program! To our new TLP graduates, support of our highly valued sponsors will secure the congratulations on this momentous achievement and Tasmanian Leaders Program into the future. Thank we look forward to supporting and charting your you to the Minister and Department of State Growth achievements into the future and welcome you to the who administer our funding and remain committed to Tasmanian Leaders Alumni. investing in the leadership development of Tasmanians. We are also incredibly appreciative of our cash sponsors, whose investment allows the continuation of Tasmania’s premier leadership program, and which enables us to enhance the learning and experience of participants. A big thank you to our major cash sponsors in 2015; TasWater, Nekon Pty Ltd and the Federal Group. This year the Residentials took place in three beautiful locations across Tasmania, thanks to the generous support of RACT who provided us with significant discounts to their world class facilities. Thanks also to WIN Television for their generous in-kind advertising ANTHEA PRITCHARD ANGELA DRIVER package at recruitment time, both the Examiner and Chair, General Manager, Advocate who provided us with a two for one spend, Tasmanian Leaders Tasmanian Leaders

7 PROGRAM MANAGER’S MESSAGE

First and foremost, I would When participants enter the program they commit to like to thank the Tasmanian undertake a community or business project that will Leaders Inc. Board for benefit the state’s development and growth. The projects the opportunity and the must be small enough to achieve, but large enough to support provided to me matter and this year’s participants upheld a tradition during the year, particularly of exciting and valued projects. I would like to briefly Anthea, Brian, Gillian and highlight them here: our General Manager, Angela Driver. 1. Bruny Island Quarantine Station Strategic Planning My 2015 Program Manager Working with the Friends of Bruny Island Quarantine position commenced in October 2014 with the Station this project will formalise a strategic plan participant interviews. I had participated in the TLP to provide the Quarantine Station with a clear interviews previously but this was very different; I am direction for the future. This will hopefully provide a going to be their Program Manager – I have some skin in solid foundation to allow the station to attract more the game! A fantastic array of talented individuals applied visitors, making it a tourism destination that is also a and it was a difficult quest to narrow it down to the financially sound business with a sustainable future. chosen 24 participants who became TLP9. From those anxious ‘have we chosen wisely?’ moments during the 2. Invermay Primary School Breakfast Program first residential, through to the group norming-storming- This project looks to engage staff, parents, students norming-performing cycles, continual lively and open and other stakeholders to realise a free daily exchanges, a sunny lunch on the Wynyard Wharf and breakfast program for students of Invermay Primary a final BBQ in the pouring rain, developed an amazing School. The objective for this Learning Set is for the group of Tasmanian leaders whom I am very proud to be school to assume full management of the program associated with. after July 2016. Over the course of eleven months we attended three 3. TLI Alumni / Beacon Foundation partnership Residentials and eight Linking Sessions and had the for Career Mentoring opportunity to hear from, and question, approximately This project will connect Tasmanian Leaders Alumni 130 speakers and experts in various fields from across with Tasmanian secondary school students, with the many sectors of the community, in some outstanding core objective to inspire, mentor and support young venues. This included an unforgettable knot exercise, field people to remain engaged with school, develop a trips to North Western businesses, lunch at a pig farm, career path and chase their dreams. This project stunning water views from two Institute of Marine and will be realised with funding from the Foundation Antarctic Studies (IMAS) venues and an informative tour for Rural & Regional Renewal ABC Heywire Youth of the Risdon Prison Complex. Innovation Grant. The four Linking Sessions delivered by the Learning 4. Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre Sets demonstrated the TLP9 participant’s commitment Working with the Marine Discovery Centre this to tackling the issues of Tasmania, focussing on Urban project will identify and develop mutually beneficial Planning, Mentoring, Food Sustainability and State partnerships with industry and key stakeholder Growth. These sessions drew a selection of engaging to assist the centre to continue to educate young and inspiring speakers including: Steve Devereaux – Tasmanians on the importance of protecting and Projects Manager at MONA, Peter Wilson – Chair of the preserving our marine environment. Australian Human Resources Institute, Grant O’Brien – Finally, thank you TLP9. It has been a memorable year CEO of Woolworths and a visionary economics session and even more so because of the constructive way from Martin Watts of the University of Newcastle, just to you have worked together and supported each other name a few. during the program, particularly in the last two months. The year was not without its challenges and it was with Your personal growth, both individually and as a group, the greatest sadness that we said goodbye to our friend, has been amazing to watch. Congratulations. I wish you participant and fellow TLP-er, Nathan McDonald, who well for your futures and look forward to catching up at died in November following a sudden cardiac arrest Alumni events. triggered by a known heart condition. Nathan was an absolute champion of life and the impact he had on his TLP year group has been positive and palpable. We SHONA BESWICK will all take some of Nathan with us as we strive for 2015 Program Manager continuous improvement with his ‘Be Better’ motto.

8 A TLP9 TRIBUTE TO NATHAN MCDONALD

TLP9 were shattered when our friend and fellow participant, Nathan McDonald, died in November 2015. Nathan played a key role in our leadership journey throughout the year and his death left a huge hole in our group. Nath was so humbled and excited to be a participant in the Tasmanian Leaders Program and we are so lucky that he was part of TLP9. We all learned a great deal He helped us to connect with each other. from him: to be open-minded and honest; not to take One of Nath’s favourite phrases was ‘Be Better’. He ourselves too seriously; to laugh and enjoy life. One wanted us to be better, but not different. He allowed of his greatest qualities was his ability to bring people us to be ourselves and made us feel good about who together and he is probably one of the main reasons we are. that the TLP9 group have such a strong connection with each other. He had an absolute dedication to his family. He spoke of and to them often. He lived for them. He loved Nathan had an infectious personality and was one of them so much. those guys that people gravitated to. He always knew what to say and when. He enriched all of our lives in the To Nath, life was there to enjoy as much as he could, short time we knew him. to grab with two hands, and to make the best life he possibly could for his family. Nath was very perceptive. He saw things in us and brought out our We will always remember Nath as a person who Nath was very strengths. His humble down-to-earth thought, felt and loved deeply. Rest in peace Nathan, nature was always a good reality check you changed our lives for the better and our perceptive. He and his clever sense of humour made memories of you will last and last. “ us laugh and helped us to not take the Written by Nathan’s fellow participants of TLP9. saw things in us world or ourselves too seriously. and brought out our strengths.

9 TASMANIAN LEADERS PROGRAM GRADUATION DINNER VALEDICTORY SPEECH 2015 participant Christopher Rayner, Lecturer in Inclusive Education at the University of Tasmania, shared his reflections on the year in his valedictory address at the Graduation Dinner.

There are no two ways Gillian Biscoe modelled an authentic teacher presence. about it: 2015 was a She had an ability to facilitate and relate from an big year. The Tasmanian ‘unfolded-self’; to say what she means and mean what Leaders Program has been she says. Her capacity to bring her whole self to the a challenging and eye- moment, and her awareness of others, has helped me opening experience for us bring more of myself to the surface in my personal all. I am privileged to be and professional life. In drawing from her corporate graduating tonight with knowledge and professional experiences, it was clear that fellow TLP9 participants, and the principles we learned were transferrable across our it is a special honour to be respective domains. It’s not just what you learn, but how speaking with you on this you learn, and from whom you learn. Needless to say, in occasion. 2015, we were in very good company. I had been thinking about participating in the program In case my experience in education was not enough for for several years. Previous participants I knew hadn’t the panel, I continued my answer: “I would also bring my revealed all the details, they just said that I should belief in people. I have a genuine desire to bring out the consider doing it, with a telling twinkle in their eye. best in others.” That would be easier than I had imagined Looking at their careers before and after the program, I in TLP9. As we sat and discussed the future of Tasmania had good reason to take them seriously. So, in October during our first Residential at Strahan, it was clear that 2014, I laboured over an application and was invited to the group was characterised by optimism. As we formed attend an interview. I believed that 2015 was the right our Learning Sets, I was convinced that I could happily time; still, I was more than a little nervous as I sat down work with any of the other 23 individuals and that has in front of the smiling panel of three. I took a sip of water certainly been the case. I’m continually amazed by the and straightened my tie. I want to revisit three of the experiences and achievements of the 2015 participants. many questions from the interview (quotes paraphrased Just being around such exceptional people is enough to here on memory) to provide a context for this reflection lift you up to the next level. The group’s willingness to on the TLP9 journey and to explore the impact this learn and commitment to excellence was best expressed opportunity is having on a growing community of in the words that our friend Nathan McDonald lived and emerging Tasmanian leaders. breathed: ‘Be better.’ I’d hoped to bring out the best in others, but it seems that this group is bringing out the My mind was racing. “Okay, here we go!” best in me. Question 1: “What would you bring Question 2: “In what areas do you need to to the program?” grow? What do you hope to gain from the I mentioned my background as a teacher and educational Tasmanian Leaders Program?” researcher. If no one else from the education or school “Well,” I said, “I generally get along quite well with people, sector had applied this year, maybe this skillset would but I’d like to improve my social skills as a professional be valuable in the mix of participants? As it turns out, and as a leader. I’d like to be more effective in interacting I’m pretty sure I gained more from the program as a with others.” learner than I contributed as an educator. From day one, I was impressed with the learning design of the program. “We can help with that!” was the reply from the panel. There was always more than enough information to I didn’t want to assume that I was ‘in’ but I did take soak up and the action learning spiral made sure that the confidence from their response, and it was well-placed. concepts didn’t remain abstract. The program has given us a rich repertoire of tools to understand organisational lifecycles and group dynamics. Brian Lewis demonstrated the power of story. His We have discussed strategies for team building, seeking insights were always rooted in lived experiences. It was consensus, engaging with stakeholders, negotiating easy to see how they would apply. I’d like to develop this outcomes, managing authority challenges and conflict, ability to use story in my own teaching, but I’m aware succeeding through difficult conversations, being flexible that you have to have the stories before you can begin and adaptive, giving and receiving feedback, responding to to tell them. Brian had a ready supply, and there was no the media, and connecting two minds with one thought. shortage of witty one-liners either! Through these stories, We developed our understanding of first impressions, Brian shared his life with us and we are richer for it. Our body language, emotional intelligence, and, in particular, journey featured a number of leadership stories that different personality types. encouraged and inspired us. The honesty and openness of these individuals reminded us that successful people Some of us connected immediately with our Myers- are human too. Briggs personality type. Others identified more readily with the Enneagram system. All of us gained a deeper

10 appreciation for the range of ways in which people For many of us, the opportunities to lead and serve will are motivated, interact, think, feel, choose, and lead. start with our immediate family and friends. My wife Importantly, we learned that these differences are not Naomi was the first member of my ‘Cascade’ group and ‘better or worse’; they are to complement, not compete. the guinea pig for the various personality type tests. There For many of us, our ability to more fully understand were no surprises that we are opposites! I was often others will be making a difference close to home, as well hesitant to share straight away what a fantastic time I as in the workplace. For me, a greater awareness of my had during a Residential or Linking Session or how good personality type has helped in accepting who I am without the food was, knowing that she had to pick up extra making excuses for what I say and do. I am getting better responsibilities in my absence and my children missed at working to my strengths and identifying the strengths their dad. But she always showed an interest in the things of others. I am more comfortable saying ‘No’ and more I was learning and in the people who had become close ready to say ‘Yes’ when needed. I am basing my decisions to me during the year. Thank you to Naomi and to all and interactions more squarely on my values. the partners for freeing us to participate in the program and for sharing in the journey with us. Our families have The TLP provided an environment for us to connect. shared the cost of our participation and it is right that The learning was not confined to the seminar room. It they also share in the benefits. was in the conversations during the many hours on the road and at each other’s homes. It was over meals and I expect that our workplaces will be better off too. If the a drink (or two), the late nights and early mornings that promotions, media events, awards, and new contracts new understandings were formed and memories created. reported for a number of TLP9 participants are anything We have learned together, dreamed together, laughed to go by, we’re making a positive difference for our together, and grieved together. We have experienced colleagues and clients. The Learning Set projects underway something of the power of community. or in development are set to take our contribution beyond 2015 and outside our main vocation. And Riding on the momentum of the panel’s positive although the specifics are to be determined, there is an statement, I continued: “I don’t exactly know the areas for understanding that TLP9 participants will continue to which I need to prioritise development, but I am hoping connect in the years to come. We have good reasons that through participating in the program, I will find out for doing so. Our graduation celebrates an end and also what these areas might be.” I explained with an analogy: represents a new beginning. “I can’t see all the back of my head alone, but when I go for a haircut and look in the mirror, the hairdresser holds My primary motivation for participating in the program another mirror at an angle from behind so that I get a was to increase my capacity to make a difference for more complete picture.” That’s what I needed: a new Tasmania and Tasmanians. The pastors of my local church perspective. who have been mentoring me since my teens, have always taught that true spirituality is reflected in what we do to TLP9 has certainly provided new perspectives. It has improve the lives of those around us; it is not achieved in allowed me to look beyond the familiar territory of vacating earth for heaven but in bringing heaven to earth. I education and my workplace at the University of Tasmania could live in any of the other places around the world I’ve to discover cutting edge ideas regarding government, visited, but Tasmania is my calling and I think it will always media, innovation, community, the economy, urban be the place I call home. My purpose relates especially to planning, agriculture, as well as state population growth; a place and its people; my profession is a means and not and we have seen each topic through different lenses. an end. Many of us will have discovered new ways of thinking and acting, gleaned from those in other industries that will be Notwithstanding its natural beauty, Tasmania’s greatest of great benefit as we seek to reshape our own spheres asset is its people. Its greatest need is for good leaders of influence. For me, the focus on mentoring clarified within and across its industries. In 2015 we saw examples aspects of my personal and professional direction. It of the unique potential of this state. We learned that reinforced the fact that my need for ‘another perspective’ change is needed: our future economy and educational is dynamic and ongoing, and hinges on relationships of attainment must not be the same as in the past. We mutual trust. Nurturing these mentoring relationships, as saw that change is possible: new markets are emerging both mentee and mentor, will be a high priority for me in through innovation, perseverance, and dedication to the years to come. quality. We witnessed the generosity of outstanding leaders who are courageous enough to make a difference Question 3: “The TLP comes with the locally and as global citizens. expectation that you would contribute to the Tasmanian community in an ongoing The TLP has strengthened my commitment to Tasmania way. Are you comfortable with that and fuelled my hope for its future. I see a prosperous state commitment?” known for the creativity and integrity of its people, a place where equity and peace are realities, a society recognised A fair question. The program is made possible by people for its contribution to the international community, a who willingly offer their time, expertise, and resources model for the Asia-Pacific region. Whether we are at the over and above any expectation for material reward. This bottom of the nation or at the top is, geographically and is a culture worth promoting and one in which I am glad metaphorically speaking, just a matter of perspective. to now be a part. So, in short, my answer to the question was “Yes.” I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Now, more than ever, we are aware that the future of this many presenters and the Tasmanian Leaders Inc. Board state is our shared responsibility. I am very proud to be and Staff for making TLP9 the unique experience it was. In Tasmanian. Tonight, I am very proud that 23 of my friends particular, Shona Beswick was a wonderful support in her and I will become Tasmanian Leaders Alumni. role as Program Manager. I also acknowledge that Brian Lewis has finished his role on the Board after ten years of Thank you. service. We are grateful to the partners who have made a strategic investment in the future of our state.

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TLP 2015 PROGRAM The 2015 Tasmanian Leaders Program was 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 19 – Sunday 22 February Mid-year Residential Freycinet Lodge, Coles Bay Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July Closing Residential Cradle Mountain Chateau, Cradle Mountain Friday 27 – Sunday 29 November

LINKING SESSIONS 1. GOVERNANCE FRIDAY 13 – SATURDAY 14 MARCH / PARLIAMENT HOUSE, HOBART

Feed the Chooks: Australian politics and the Seamus Bradley, Media and Communications Consultant Presenter media Global Governance and International Law Matt Killingsworth, Lecturer in International Relations in the Presenter School of Government, University of Tasmania Good Governance: leadership and Richard Herr OAM, Honorary Associate, School of Presenter parliamentary reform in Tasmania Government University of Tasmania Hard Wired Humans – Human Ros Cardinal, Managing Director, Shaping Change Presenter Instincts at Work Leadership Story Mike Vertigan AC, Chairman, MyState Limited Presenter Local Government's role in Julian Amos, former MP and Minister in the Tasmanian Panellist a competitive State Government Richard Eccleston, Director, Institute for the Study of Social Panellist Change, University of Tasmania Royce Fairbrother, Chairman, Fairbrother Group Panellist Tony Foster, Mayor, Brighton Council Panellist Katrena Stephenson, Policy Director, Local Government Panellist Association of Tasmania Michelle Swallow, Director, Leadership and Change Facilitator Consultants Parliament House Tour MP, Speaker, House of Assembly, Tasmanian Presenter Liberals Jim Wilkinson MLC, Independent Member for Presenter Nelson, President Tasmanian Legislative Council The Ethics of Governing Kim Booth MP, Member for Bass, Leader of the Tasmanian Panellist Greens Ruth Forrest MLC, Independent Member for Murchison, Panellist Tasmanian Legislative Council MP, Member for Franklin, Shadow Attorney Panellist General, Tasmanian Labour Party MP, Member for Lyons, Minister for Police and Panellist Emergency Management, Minister for Infrastructure, Tasmanian Liberals Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, St James Ethics Centre Facilitator

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13 2. INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY THURSDAY 16 – FRIDAY 17 APRIL / NORTH WEST COAST

Site Tour: Brandsema Tomatoes Anthony Brandsema, Co-Owner, J&A Brandsema Host Site Tour: Hellyers Road Distillery Sharon Deane, Visitor Interpretation Centre Manager, Host Hellyers Road Distillery Leadership Story Dale Elphinstone, Executive Chairman, Elphinstone Group Presenter Site Tour: Mount Gnomon Farm Guy Robertson, Co-owner, Mount Gnomon Farm Host North West Coast – Industry and Rodney Greene, Director of Community & Economic Presenter Innovation Overview Development, Burnie City Council North West Coast Innovation David Bardon, Southern Production Manager, Costa Group Panellist Michelle Distill, Director, Spreyton Fresh Panellist Don Thomson, Owner, Black Ridge Farm Facilitator Peter Truman, Director, Proxi-mate Panellist Rob Sadler, Farm Manager / Director, Flowerdale Flowers Site Tour: Penguin Composites John van der Woude, CEO, Penguin Composites Host Site Tour: Southern Prospect Pty Ltd Lee Whiteley, Managing Director, Southern Prospect Host Site Tour: Tasmanian Advanced Minerals Chris Stuart, Managing Director, Tasmanian Advanced Host Minerals What have we learnt from the MP, Member for Braddon, Government Presenter North West Coast? Whip, Tasmanian Liberals

3. COMMUNITY FRIDAY 15 – SATURDAY 16 MAY / MARINE RESEARCH LABORATORY, TAROONA

Discrimination Explained Robin Banks, Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Office Presenter of the Anti-Discrimination Commission Tasmania’s Criminal Justice System Ginna Webster, Deputy Secretary, Administration and Presenter Justice, Department of Justice Criminal Justice System and Prison Tristan Bell, Team Leader, Court Mandated Diversion Panellist as a Last Resort Program Cassandra Dowling, Senior Counsellor, Victims Panellist Support Service Marica Duvnjak, Previous past Chair, Parole Board Panellist Amanda Johnson, Senior Consultant, Safe at Home Panellist Program Ginna Webster, Deputy Secretary, Administration and Facilitator Justice, Department of Justice Site Tour: Correctional Facilities, Risdon Prison Correctional Facilities, Risdon Prison Staff Host Social Inclusion: policy and politics David Adams, Professor Management in Innovation, Presenter University of Tasmania Strategy Execution Sam Gorringe, Managing Director, ascent21 Presenter World Café – Advocacy Leadership Kiros Hiruy, Senior Consultant, RDS Partners Panellist Sharon Jones, Educator/Counsellor, Relationships Panellist Australia Alina Thomas, Executive Officer, Support Help & Facilitator Empowerment Inc Cheryl White, Domestic Violence Campaigner Panellist Leadership Story Ginna Webster, Deputy Secretary, Administration and Presenter Justice, Department of Justice

14 4. ECONOMY FRIDAY 19 – SATURDAY 20 JUNE / NORTHERN INTEGRATED CARE SERVICE, LAUNCESTON

Global Connections: Jane Bennett, Non Executive Director, Van Diemen’s Land Company and Panellist international trade Nuffield Australia Sally Chandler, International Trade Adviser, TradeStart Panellist Brett Charlton, General Manager, Agility Logistics Panellist Judy Tierney, Journalist, Self-employed Facilitator Government Spending and the Peter Gutwein, State Treasurer, Liberal Party of Tasmania Presenter Economy Industry Perspective: playing in Ray Mostogl, General Manager, Bell Bay Aluminum Presenter multiple economies Introduction to Media Training Mark Thomas, Director, M&M Communications Presenter Leadership Story Melina Morrison, CEO, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals Presenter Risks to the Economy: Yeonsoon Bourke, Manager, Australian Honey Products Panellist niche vs commodity Adam Dickenson, Executive Director, Elverton Pastoral Panellist Andrew Farquhar, Managing Consultant Business Growth, Crowe Horwath Facilitator Penny Sattler, General Manager, Barnbougle and Lost Farm Panellist Rob Woolley, Chair, Bellamy's Australia Ltd Panellist The Role of Government and the Senator Peter Whish-Wilson , Tasmanian Senator, Australian Greens Presenter Usefulness of Economic Indicators such as DGP/GSP The Tasmanian Economy: challenges Saul Eslake, Senior Advisor, Nous Group Presenter and opportunities

5. URBAN PLANNING FRIDAY 14 – SATURDAY 15 AUGUST / MUSEUM OF OLD AND NEW ART (MONA), HOBART

Challenges Facing Urban Planning David Adams, Professor Management in Innovation, University of Tasmania Panellist in Tasmania Today Irene Duckett, Director and Planning Consultant, Ireneinc Planning and Panellist Urban Design Helen Norrie, Lecturer, School of Architecture & Design, University of Facilitator Tasmania Brian Wightman, Tas Executive Director, Property Council of Australia Panellist Brad Wheeler, Manager, DHHS Infrastructure Investment Panellist Introduction to Urban Planning: Helen Norrie, Lecturer, School of Architecture & Design, University of Presenter The cost of urban sprawl Tasmania Leadership Story Rob Pennicott, Managing Director, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Presenter Situational and Adaptive Leadership Steve Willing, Facilitator and Coach, Growth in Mind Presenter The Tasmanian Vision Jerry de Gryse, Co-Founder and Director, Inspiring Place Panellist , Mayor, Glenorchy City Council Panellist Mary Massina, Executive Chair, Tasmanian Planning Reform Taskforce Facilitator Emma Riley, Principal Planner, Emma Riley & Associates Panellist Robert Rockefeller, Nekon Pty Ltd Panellist Urban Planning and Personal Greg Barns, Lawyer Presenter Freedom: A libertarian perspective Walk and Talk: the story of MONA Steve Devereaux, Projects Manager, MONA Presenter Why Design Matters Pippa Dickson, CEO, Glenorchy Art & Sculpture Park Presenter

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6. MENTORING FRIDAY 18 – SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER / WYNYARD YACHT CLUB, WYNYARD

Exploring the Diversity of Mentoring John Clark, Outreach Worker, Rural Alive & Well Panellist Nani Clark, Associate Recruiter, Searson Buck Panellist Daryl Connelly, Business Advisor and Coach, Change Mob Panellist Maree Fudge, Director, RDS Partners Facilitator Lee Whiteley, Managing Director, Southern Prospect Panellist How Can Mentoring Benefit Tasmania? Royce Fairbrother, Chairman, Fairbrother Group Presenter Leadership on Boards: tips and traps Shona Beswick, Business Management Consultant, Beswick Presenter Administration & Training Leadership Story Ben Maynard, General Manager Operations, Grange Resources Presenter Make Mentoring Work Peter Wilson, Chair, Australian Human Resources Institute Presenter Mentoring – Learning and Growing Janelle Allison, Director, Institute for Regional Development, Presenter Confidence, Creativity and Courage University of Tasmania, Cradle Coast Campus What Does Mentoring Mean to You? Chris Symonds, Public Officer, Wynyard Yacht Club Presenter World Café – Mentees Experiences Sonia Heap, Senior Project Officer, Department of State Growth Panellist of Mentoring Bridget Hiller, Senior Program Manager, Department of State Panellist Growth Tracy Matthews, Consultant, Wise, Lord & Ferguson Panellist Marcus Perkins, Assistant Manager North West, Fairbrother Group Panellist Irish Rae, Mentee, White Lion Panellist

7. FOOD SUSTAINABILITY FRIDAY 16 – SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER / LANDFALL FARM AND UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA NEWNHAM CAMPUS, LAUNCESTON

Drysdale Participant Dinner Christopher McGimpsey, Education Manager, Drysdale North Presenter TasTafe Enneagram Workshop Yvette Cehtel, Commissioner, Legal Aid Presenter Melinda Maddock, Change Consultant Presenter From Grower to Consumer Richard Bovill, Farmer, Fair Dinkum Food Campaigner Panellist Ruth Forrest MLC, Independent Member for Murchison, Tasmanian Facilitator Legislative Council Grant O'Brien, CEO and Managing Director, Woolworths Ltd Panellist Paddock to Parliament Ruth Forrest MLC, Independent Member for Murchison, Tasmanian Presenter Legislative Council Paddock to Plate Frank Archer, Co-principlal and Farm Manager, Landfall Farm Presenter The Future of Food Production Anthony Houston, Chair, Houston's Farm Panellist in Tasmania Holger Meinke, Director and Head of School of the Tasmanian Panellist Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania Craig Perkins, CEO, Regional Development Australia – Tasmania Facilitator Kim Seagram, Owner / Marketing Manager, Stillwater Restaurant and Panellist Black Cow Bistro World Café – The Sustainability of Caroline Brown, Team Leader – Industry Development, AgriGrowth Facilitator Dairy Expansion in Tasmania Tasmania Emma Haswell, Founder, Brightside Farm Sanctuary Panellist Chris Oldfield, CEO, Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd Panellist Mark Smith, Executive Officer, Dairy Tas Panellist

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Difficult Conversations Justine McDermott, GM People & Performance, Tas Networks Presenter Enneagram Leadership Styles Steve Willing, Facilitator and Coach, Growth in Mind Presenter Growth Opportunities John Perry, Coordinator General, Department of State Growth Presenter How do we ensure broader participation Michael Field AC, Chancellor, University of Tasmania Panellist in a meaningful way? Michael Lennon, Managing Director, Housing Choices Australia Panellist Joanna Siejka, CEO, Youth Network of Tasmania Panellist Meg Webb, Manager, Social Action and Research Centre, Anglicare Panellist Leadership Purpose Steve Willing, Facilitator and Coach, Growth in Mind Presenter State Growth – the Government's Vision Matthew Groom MP, Member for Denison, Minister for State Presenter Growth, Minister for Energy, Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Tasmanian Liberals Supporting Population with Jobs Growth Phil Bayley, Economist and Policy Advisor, Strategy 42 South Panellist Will Kestin, CEO, TasICT Panellist Damian Mackey, Manager Strategic Projects, Southern Midlands Panelist Council Darren Matthewson, CEO, Aged and Community Services Panellist Tasmania The Population Growth Strategy Samantha Fox, Director State Growth Strategy, Department of Presenter State Growth Understanding Financial Statements Shona Beswick, Business Management Consultant, Beswick Presenter Administration & Training Visionary – How to Achieve Full Martin Watts, Lecturer, University of Newcastle Presenter Employment World Café – Migration as a Growth Alphonse Mulumba, Chair of the Multicultural Council of Panellist Strategy Tasmania Steve Old, CEO, Tasmanian Hospitality Association Panellist Alison O'Neill, CEO, Migrant Resource Centre Panellist Saraswathy Varatharajullu, Student, University of Tasmania Panellist

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Garth is currently the Portfolio Manager, Mechanical Garth Manager, currently is the Portfolio Garth is a mechanical engineer Tasmania. at Hydro and has worked across several roles in Hydro and has worked across several Tasmania in design, construction, and in the consulting construction, design, in Tasmania HYDRO business, within Australia and overseas, before moving moving before and overseas, Australia within business, into an asset management role and his current role as Portfolio Manager Mechanical Portfolio Manager. Garth a team of mechanical leads Manager. Portfolio engineers in the Asset Strategy and Risk branch, responsible responsible and Risk branch, Asset Strategy engineers in the Garth BARNBAUM for strategy and governance a portfolio over including some strategy for and 350 plus pumping stations, seven sixty hydro machines, 27 years, for Tasmania Garth has lived in gates and valves. and despite working outside the state a fair and travelling a family. can’t think of a better place to live and raise he bit, refreshing and energising. TLP invigorating, the I found particularlyDespite the time and effort required, forward looked I inevitably from family, time away The with anticipation to each month of the program. unerringly of a great and talented (and stimulation the people to get to know, of new optimistic) bunch the rapport, the learning enlightening conversations, and the sheer breadth of information and opportunity, perspectives access to throughout the had to which we done. I’ve the best thing was far and away year, some time to It will take the journey lies ahead. For me, into it hoping I went TLP. after the process and plan life and I got that me, for ‘what next’ to get a perspective on of it in fact that it hasn’t So much perspective in spades. in terms me going forward. of what it means for sunk in, the next the break; over reflection time for now It’s better much feel and I now pinnacle is there somewhere, equipped to face it. TLP 2015 2015 TLP GRADUATES ” I found the I found “ TLP invigorating, TLP invigorating, 20 refreshing and energising. refreshing and energising. GARTH BARNBAUM STUART

AUCKLAND ARCHANA BRAMMALL ARCHANA 21 ” I have I have “ learnt so been much, inspired incredibly and every is about day the education applying the year. over I received

Owner / Manager SWEETBREW CAFÉ Manubread Manager, On entryto the program: in Ethiopia and then the Indian raised Archana was at the Australia solo to travelling before Himalaya This experience of three distinct cultures age of twenty. Along has given her a unique perspective of the world. Archana justice and equality, with strong advocacy for Her is passionate about enterprise and development. to get strengths are her communication skills and ability arriving Since in tasks achieved. seemingly impossible her passion for Archana has followed in 2001, Australia business management and entrepreneurship in the tourism, Having developed hospitality and manufacturing industries. Archana turned a number of successful tourism enterprises Manubread her skills to managing the award-winning this before guiding it through its formative years, Bakery, returning Sweetbrew year to running enterprise, her own Café. challenging exciting, TLP program was inspiring, The The experience was invaluable and at times draining. so privileged part. being chosen to take and I feel for varied to all aspects The topics were and applicable Going to Risdon Prison was a highlight; of leadership. to a life eyes thinking and opened my it challenged my Finally, TV screen. experiencedthat is only through the to live to be able and it is wonderful is beautiful Tasmania Tasmania offers TLP confirmedfor me that here and the opportunities and business great businesses across the inspiring by spearheaded and committed leaders. state, participants fellow The notion of not meeting my of the I do TLP every a little time to adjust to. month has taken across the ‘colleagues’ friends and I have feel however we state and I am confident of picking up from where learnt so much, I have meet. left off the next time we inspired and everybeen incredibly is about applying day to running the year my over the education I received Alumni to an active I am looking forward business. I experiencedexperience the growth during and I feel I journeymy has enriched than one. me in more ways a burning the beginning thought that this is only have in which I hope to continue leadershipof my journey, enterprise.business Archana Archana BRAMMALL with broad experience and recognised skills in project management of industrialand operations plantations Stephen is a Zimbabwean bornStephen is a Zimbabwean forester professional Tasmania Zealand and New Africa, in Southern at supervisory He and middle-management level. is enthusiastic about holistic forest management is enthusiastic about holistic forest FORICO PTY LTD strategies. His current Forico employer has a renewed strategies. mandate and long-term commitment to a sustainable Management Systems Coordinator Management Systems plantation forestry sector in Tasmania. His role within Tasmania. plantation forestry sector in Forico is to manage and implement an effective integrated Forico integrated to manage and implement an effective is management system supporting Forico’s sustainable management principlesforest the highest underpinned by international management certification environmental standards. an enormousI feel been sense of privilege in having and grateful to Forico TLP, selected to participate in the its sponsorshipfor and support during a frenetic start- TLP to be less a the I found Unexpectedly, up year. of ‘movement’ subversive than a wonderfully ‘program’ challenging diversely talented people who value curiosity, and other-centeredness interdependence, assumptions, TLP appeared mid- The highlight of the authenticity. In program whilst exploring management. career and life considering the questions, exercise, ‘reverse visioning’ a did you “How and supposed to be?” you “What were the first me for enabled time to reconcile learn that?” beliefs, impulses, disparatea seemingly of values, bundle and experiences and life to that point, prejudices, biases, then liberated with rediscovered me to look forward With a better understanding of my energy and optimism. I have personal growth, strengths and potential areas for my ability to influence outcomes, greater confidence in as the will and self-authorisationas well to do so. that excellence in leadershipTLP has reinforced The an ongoing personal by is achieved commitment to transformative vertical horizontal and development, strategic me with greater and provided awareness perspective of the challenges and ‘bigger picture’ and a of an As an employee Tasmania. opportunities facing organisation engagement with its that values genuine opportunities I look for stakeholders, within and without creativity the organisation quiet leadership, to exercise looking for trust, of kindness in rebuilding and the power working out and seeking areas of agreement, consensus, working people who out how resolving what is wrong, and taking can workare different together productively care in making decisions or choices that will impact part.is a of which it community Tasmanian Foricothe and Stephen Stephen CLARKE

” With a With a “ better understanding of my personalof my strengths and potential areas strengths and potential areas 22 for growth, I have greater I have growth, for my ability confidence in to influence outcomes. STEPHEN CLARKE and the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni. continuing tobenefitfrom, and feed into, my TLPgroup the to maintainingthemomentumgainedduring TLP and ideasandviews.things andsharing Iamlookingforward isaboutthejourney,leadership new continuing totry in ayear’s time, a TLP ‘gem’ willberequired. Forme slow onefor me. when, burning Iwillnotbesurprised to adjustandimprove. willbea Iexpecttheexperience and self-reflective skillstorecognisethisandseekways I feel the hasgiven metheawarenessTLP experience their impact. whentheydon’t, Butjustasimportantly andIcansee a realsenseofsatisfactionwhentheywork withclients,in my interaction colleaguesandteams. Iget I have fromthe someofmy learnings alreadytrialled TLP workload. really allowed you todisconnectfromtheday-to-day three Residentialsinsuchspectacularlocations, which Session. for the delivering theprogram Icongratulate Set’s ourLearning of satisfactiondelivering Linking highlights throughouttheyear, includingthehighlevel the TLP –Iknewwassupported. There were many of Set –andmorebroadly theother23participants important, however, andwiththebackingofmy Learning moved zone. farbeyond my comfort This stretchwas did. FromthebeginningIwaschallenged, andattimes todeliver thechallengesit expecting theprogram made acommitmenttocall Tasmania home. Iwasnot as Ihave only andhave beeninthestateafew years skillsandbroadenmy network,enhance my leadership I joinedthe Tasmanian to primarily Program Leaders client satisfaction. delivery, high ensuring businesses development andservice Adam managestherelationshipswithclientsfor boththe region. withintheHobart and recruitment Inthisrole, delivery, localmember(employee) management service He isresponsible for thebusinessdevelopment, business andnow leadsateamofover 85people. the agototakeyears uparolerunning Tasmanian business. justover three Adam moved toHobart the Australian executive teamfor the Australian Leader for the Tasmanian officeandamemberof agoandistheMetro Adam joinedCGI15years CGI Metro Leader, DirectorConsultingServices CLAVELL Adam ‘gem’ willberequired. in ayear’s time, a TLP when,I willnotbesurprised slow onefor me. burning willbea experience “

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ADAM CLAVELL and Licensing, Department of Health and Human and Licensing, Services On entry to the program: Acting Manager Regulation Manager Regulation Acting On entryto the program: Claire Tasmania After studying at the University of spent some years working and travelling overseas. spent some years working overseas. and travelling AUSTRALIAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY MARITIME SAFETY AUSTRALIAN Most of Claire’s professional career has been with Most of Claire’s professional the Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Tasmanian the Liaison Officer Services, Manager of Regulation most recently as acting & Licensing, whilst also enjoying a number of secondments whilst also enjoying & Licensing, advising government Claire ministers on various portfolios. Authority Maritime Australian Safety has recently joined the role working new exciting with the an as a Liaison Officer, maritime industry to realise the benefits of the Tasmanian national domestic commercial vessel reforms and improve This role Tasmania. in the culture of commercial vessel safety spare much of her complements Claire’s interest in sailing, where Tasmania Club of Yacht time is spent at the Royal Claire is currently Rear Commodore. TLP has been a remarkable journey in many The initial trepidation and excitement from the respects, wondering what I of meeting everyone in Strahan, at Cradle final farewells to the into, had gotten myself of bittersweetMountain tinged with the feeling nostalgia. brought close by met as strangers left as friends, but We thought provoking, challenging, a melting pot of enjoyable, heart-warming and heart-breaking I feel experiences. the generosity of time and expertise by humbled that every session was worthy. has been shared with us; Gillian and Brian expertly facilitated three tremendous a mix of personal and weaving skilfully Residentials, both deep self- provoking development professional handy many also providing whilst reflection and analysis, I feel to use in the work place and in life. ‘tips and tricks’ been partprivileged where the to have of this program, learnings more than writings are much on a whiteboard. to realise the benefits of this I’m sure I will continue yearsprogram many to come and draw for on my I hope learnings as a source of inspiration as needed. and meaningful connections I the genuine to foster our depth of and continue TLP, made through the have me better insight Self-reflection has given conversation. efforts my values and I will focus into my to ensure I the best present with these and in accordance live always learnt that personal I have leadership version of myself. and in many ways different in many can be exercised own my confidence in With renewed varied settings. contribution a valuable I have skills and abilities I know as In the future I wish to be seen and known to make. Tasmanians passionate and talented one of the many place.better a Tasmania make and back give to motivated Claire Claire CUNNINGHAM Self- “ ” reflection has given me better me better given insight into my values and values insight into my I will focus my efforts my I will focus to ensure 24 I always live in accordance with live I always these and present the best versionmyself. of CLAIRE CUNNINGHAM authenticity. and torealiseitwithgreatercongruence the inspiration aswell as foundation for leadership me asolidpractical for me; asenseofexpandedpossibility. The TLP hasgiven finished,has formally thereisasenseofnewbeginning collaboratively withpeople. Even though theprogram more andconsequently thecapacitytowork of others hasgiven megreaterawarenessthe program ofselfand thatisvaluablecontribution andsustainable. Importantly, withinthecontextofa leadership to demonstrate within thebroaderdisputeresolutionfield. Iaim and inmy workplace actualising greaterleadership focused andvaluesdriven. Iamlookingforward to The TLP has inspiredmetobemoreauthentic, outcome for me. experiences engagingandvaluableGillian, learning were particularly each participant. The Residentials, and facilitatedby Brian has beenchallenging, andIthinkaunique process for development, ispersonal of theprogram whichattimes andfacilitators. with theotherparticipants A key element from thesenseofcommunity thathasbeenfostered anddevelopment standpointbutfrom alearning also intheprogram, tohave notonlyprivileged participated industry, academiaandthecommunity sector. Ifeel ofbackgrounds,wide variety includingfromgovernment, hear fromandengagewith Tasmanian froma leaders in thecommunity. to It’s beenafantasticopportunity relationships and inmy workplace greater leadership given methefocus, skillsandconfidencetodemonstrate hascertainly andthisprogram capacity for leadership reflect on my potentialinleadership. We allhave the The todeeply TLP hasafforded metheopportunity settlementandfutureparentingarrangements. property disputes andachieve sustainable outcomesinrelationto role,his current assistsseparated couplestoresolve Mark up apositionasanFDRPwithRelationships Australia. In relocated fromSydneyto Tasmania in2012ordertotake dispute resolutionpractitioner (FDRP). andhiswife Mark left legal fulltimeinmediationasafamily practice towork Master ofDisputeResolution(Hons)andthefollowing year as alawpractice principal. completeda In2010Mark as alawyer andlegal consultantfor nineyears, including years. HethenrelocatedtoSydneywhereheworked the North West Coastof Tasmania ofsix for aperiod asalitigationlawyer practice in aprivate worked on degrees in andLaws.Arts Following graduation he of the University Tasmania in1995withcombined grew andgraduated upinDevonport from Mark RELATIONSHIPSAUSTRALIATASMANIA Family DisputeResolutionPractitioner DICKINSON Mark leadership inmy workplace... leadership forward toactualisinggreater values driven. Iamlooking outcome focused and be moreauthentic, inspired meto TLP has “ The ” 25

MARK DICKINSON After many years living in inner , in 2009 in 2009 After many yearsMelbourne, living in inner with his young Tasmania returnedMatthew to boys have Tink and four his partner Matthew, family. been juggling family life, further education and small life, been juggling family business interests for some time. The family’s move move The family’s some time. business interests for to South Hobart has been life changing – they now to South Hobart changing – they now has been life ISLAND WORKSHOP PTY LTD WORKSHOP ISLAND have more time, less commute and an ever expanding expanding and an ever less commute have more time, Managing Director opportunity to become ‘local’. Matthew is a carpenter, is a carpenter, Matthew opportunity to become ‘local’. builder and design professional and has a desire to merge builder and design professional Matthew Matthew GEE his skillset in high quality architecture to digital opportunitieshis skillset in high quality architecture to digital Beyond his time in the and a manufacturing environment. has had a very Matthew construction industry, broad set and community sectors, training of experiences in the arts, which he understands are deeply related to his capacities as a leader and innovator. It has been an absolute honour to participate in the to ‘time away’ of the appreciative deeply I am TLP. be challenged my currentreflect on experience of life, to in relationship I conduct myself and explore how and personal My business very are lives ‘others’. full. of greatest gift to me has been a step out TLP’s The of outstanding and verythe usual into a family different of The program a beautiful rhythm offered people. and time to break out, concepts communicated well personally consolidating new thoughts through the All our presenters and intimacy of smaller groups. facilitators amazing – this cannot be understated. were of intimacy and trust The level developed that quickly within our group was remarkable. TLP has already had a very sophisticated impact The organisation as providing on the culture of my – as well and communication hands on tools and skills in language, I’ll be diagrammatic to explore relationships. references exploringspending the next year where I can distribute that slowly the learnings colleagues in a way to my expands the emotional intelligence of the businesses There is also a part of me I share governance. which over that is very hungry in a place where a fresh new start, for I will be looking formed. culture has not yet business new relationships with humility and to approach my TLP with a statement about a vision I began the patience. away walked – I have Tasmania a greater future for for more personalwith a much understanding shared of my place within this.

” The TLP has already TLP has already The “ had a very sophisticated impact on the culture organisation...of my 26 MATTHEW GEE all Tasmanians. helping lead Tasmania towards apositive, future for thriving not only have theskillstolead, but alsotheresponsibilityof the creationofinnovative, valuable solutions. Inow know I how Icanassistin more questionsinordertounderstand challenges we face. IknowWith thisinformation Imust ask potential we have in Tasmania andtheequally immense as awhole. The TLP hasintroducedmetotheimmense wastoobtainabetterknowledge of program Tasmania and my opinions. OneofthereasonsIappliedfor the myself,may berevealed asIbetterunderstand my values will continue tomanifest inmeandIam excitedby what moment, especially inregardstomy family. The learnings oflivinginthe make timetothinkandtheimportance I have thevalueofsuspendingjudgementto learned withanoutstandinggroupofpeople. formed TLP, Ihave aswell asthedeepandlonglastingfriendships the during exposure tosuchahighcalibreofpresenters bus’. reflectonhow luckyIhave Iregularly beengaining staff andofhaving seatofthe ontheright person ‘the right intomy thevalueofmy workplace, program Iunderstand the implemented anumber ofthetoolsgainedduring month –away andfamily commitments. fromwork Ihave inthe to take part myself oncea TLP andfully immerse others. tobeoffered theopportunity Itwasaprivilege my actionsandtheinfluenceeffect theycanhave on andconfidentbeing myself. comfortable Iunderstand very growthI have andamnow positive personal experienced level.on aprofessional andpersonal theprogram During ofmyself,it would exposemetoadeeperunderstanding zone,my whatIwasn’texpectingwashow comfort much I knewthe TLP would challengemeandpushbeyond redevelopment. recently completedtheLake SaintClairPumphousePoint onarange ofprojectsin working is currently Tasmania and andemploy15staff. andMelbourne Hobart CumulusStudio in2011.business partner They now haveofficesinLaunceston, Todd Cumulus Studio formed Architecture andDesignwitha Councilof 2012 ‘FutureLeader’by theProperty Tasmania. the Tasmanian Emerging Architect Award in2010andnamed commitment toarchitecture. Hewas theinaugural recipientof the profession andbroadlyinthelocalcommunityfor his Blythe Student Award, Todd iswellrecognisedbothwithin andastherecipientofSWT Architecture withhonours of 2001 fromtheUniversity Tasmania withaBachelorof andhowin tinkering thingsgotogether. Graduating in askateboard,he nolongerrides heisstillinterested inhisdad’sshed.Launceston andtinkering Whilst Todd skateboardsin spenthisyouthriding Recipient oftheCitypromMemberScholarship AND DESIGN ARCHITECTURE STUDIO CUMULUS Director/Architect HENDERSON d d To

innovative, valuable solutions. assist inthecreationof how Ican to understand ask morequestionsinorder Iknowinformation Imust have in Tasmania... With this to theimmensepotentialwe “ The TLP hasintroducedme ” 27

TODD HENDERSON University of Tasmania and then taught drama, and then taught drama, Tasmania University of Following and England. Australia English and dance in Megan studied theatre and education at the studied theatre and Megan to the United States and time in London she moved worked as a conference planner for a large planner for worked medical as a conference association for several years. She returned to Tasmania Tasmania She returned to years. several association for OFFICE OF SENATOR WHISH-WILSON OFFICE OF SENATOR in 2008 and undertook further study. In 2010 she in 2008 and undertook further study. worked as the Program Manager for Junction 2010, the Junction 2010, Manager for worked as the Program Electorate Officer Regional Arts Australia national conference that was held in was that national conference Australia Arts Regional Launceston. The conference included the inaugural Junction included the inaugural The conference Launceston. with from UTAS graduated In 2011 Megan Arts Festival. She is actively Theatre. Arts in a Master of Contemporary with local community theatre companies as an involved She is also the Deputy Chair director and producer. actor, the Friends for of Treasurer Theatre and the of Mudlark She currentlyworks Officer as an Electorate Theatre North. Greens Senator Australian Whish-Wilson, Senator Peter for Tasmania. for me with an amazing opportunityTLP has provided The had the people who I have to meet 23 incredible One of most privilege of sharing the journey with. aspects of this program is the diversitypowerful of the participantswho are selected every and the year Add to that the amazing TLP was no exception. 2015 our awesome Gillian and Brian, Residential facilitators, speakers and the incredible we program manager Shona, a potent have and you heard from throughout the year, moments and some ‘aha!’ mix that resulted in many much information There is so to for me. deep reflection to process that the learnings will continue from this year years to me for to come. themselves reveal of our Residentials was discussion around feature A key this truly I found inspirational working strategically. and plan to utilise a lot of the concepts both in and in the work life do with that I professional my It was very to empowering theatre groups. community want to see’. ‘be the change you can realise that you so accurate but and so achievable Such a simple concept, Another are going to do. that is what you decide if you can TLP has been that you learningkey me during for the are in an organisation. be a leader no matter where you all need to TLP was a great reminder that we The to all the workcontribute do; in a meaningful way we as volunteers and in our personal lives. professionally, as I mind in my that thought foremost I plan to keep leadership my continue journey. Megan Megan JOLLY

” There is so “ much informationmuch to process that the learnings from this year will continue continue will from this year themselves to reveal yearsto me for to come. 28 MEGAN JOLLY thoughtfulness tomy decision-making inthefuture. needtimetothink,leaders more soIhopetobring discussed throughouttheprogram. that Ialsolearned oftheissueswe insights andunderstanding personal Icanmake withmycontribution newly developed skills, new,role isfairly Iamreally lookingforward tothe of Coast CampusattheUniversity Tasmania. As this Manager,appointed totheroleofGeneral Cradle professional life when, towards theendof2015, Iwas hasalreadyhadanimpact on my The program isahighlightoftheprogram. participants environment createdby andcaring allthe supportive provoking discussions. Myconfidencehasgrown. The throughchallengingandthought beliefs andbehaviours Tasmania. Ihave ofmy gainedabetterunderstanding differently aboutmyself, andtheissuesaffecting others and Gillian, Ihave beenconstantly challenged tothink the guestspeakers, ofthe members Alumni toBrian to people.inspirational Fromtheotherparticipants groupof fromsuchadiverse been incredible tolearn inmy life.one ofthegreatestopportunities Ithas inthe Being selectedtoparticipate TLP hasbeen Master ofPublic Policy andManagement. Tasmania. DaniellehasaBachelorof (Hons)anda Arts andelectorate officesin inministerial Danielle worked legislation, for the Government. tothis,Victorian Prior for executive processes, government suchascabinet and in years , whereshewas themanagerresponsible butspentseveral andraisedDanielle was inBurnie born activities. andhervolunteering attheUniversity her work the aspirations ofyoungpeopleinthisregion through North West Coastof Tasmania andiscommittedtoraising University. BasedinBurnie, Danielleispassionateaboutthe General ManageroftheCradle CoastCampusofthe the year, Daniellewas promotedtothepositionof of Clinical SchoolattheUniversity Tasmania. During the SchoolandCommunityManagerfor theRural ofher At thestart TLP journey, DanielleKiddwas Manager, Rural ClinicalSchool, of University Tasmania totheprogram:On entry SchoolandCommunity OFTASMANIA UNIVERSITY Manager,General CoastCampus Cradle KIDD Danielle the issuesaffecting Tasmania. about myself, and others challenged tothinkdifferently “ I have beenconstantly ” 29

DANIELLE KIDD Ochre Health Group, which operates 35 medical which operates Ochre Health Group, servicesAustralia, and territories in six states in Ross is co-founding owner and Chairman owner Ross is co-founding of the largest ruralAustralia’s medical recruitment and is company. Ross has twenty years Ross has of clinical and company. medical management experience, including ten years medical management experience, OCHRE HEALTH GROUP OCHRE HEALTH as a GP Anaesthetist in remote Australian communities, communities, Australian Anaesthetist in remote as a GP Chairman Medical Superintendent at Palm Island Hospital and Medical Superintendent at Palm Deputy Director of Medical Services Hobart at the Royal strengths are in critical Ross’ key assessment and Hospital. governancebusiness and mediation, solution generation, Ross’ current directorships include Chairman of planning. Pty Ltd, Ochre Health Group – including Ochre Health Ochre Recruitment Pty Ltd and Ochre Health Foundation Executive – and Director and Member of the Finance and Ross is a graduate Committees at Ulverstone Golf Club. and a of Company Directors, Institute Australian of the voluntary Paediatric Advanced instructor and director of and three He has a wonderful wife SupportLife courses. beautiful and talented daughters. I was changing. life quite simply, me, TLP was for The I made I had rarely been before. challenged in ways some amazing friends really lost a best mate – you and My journey involved one of the good ones Nath. were weaknesses; of my made aware dissected; being slowly a period ability to be the leader and for doubting my It gave me. TLP also rebuilt the However, I want to be. performance to tackle and my me tools to improve co-participants and my those areas letting me down, my journey me the confidence to resume stronger gave turning of a number There were and more capable. The value of moments. ‘aha!’ points and quite a few The diversity brought home to me. in groups was really by Justine McDermott session ‘Difficult Conversations’ has made an extraordinary I interact to how difference And the challenge to – particularly in stressful situations. a bit from Gillian at the last Residential felt react humbly a gentle tap from a sledge hammer! like I should get more sleep – as those Well TLP? the Post 2.00 am mornings starting were have add up! I now to better graspa much of the issues and challenges facing Tasmanians inspirational of many aware and am Tasmania Tasmania will face me the confidence that who give I have Personally, and prosper. those challenges and grow and tools that should equip me for gained knowledge hope I can Let’s journey. continuing the next stage of my the benefit TLP for from the received use the gifts I have Tasmania. and business family, of my Ross Ross LAMPLUGH ” Personally, Personally, “ I have gained I have knowledge and tools knowledge that should equip me that should equip me 30 for the next stage of the next stage of for journey. continuing my ROSS LAMPLUGH made through the program will be there to support me. willbetheretosupport made throughtheprogram know and connections Ihave theincredible friendships Tasmania; feel betterequippedfor thattask. Icertainly I educational outcomesandcommunity engagementin achieve itsgoalsofimprovinghelping theUniversity many oftheissuesfacing Tasmania. Ilookforward to those. The TLP hasenabled metobetterunderstand andhow Icanhelpdevelop see thestrengthsinothers the mosteffective istoleadfrombehind. strategy Ican you canbea ‘leader’. therearetimeswhen Iunderstand respect andvaluedifference, andthemany different ways an effective leader. The TLP processhastaughtmeto goals. Ihave amuch betterappreciationofhow tobe andcareer personal hashelpedmeclarify program The ofthe TLP 2015 hasdefinitely litafire. Beingpart and Tasmania. organisation could bemosteffective, ambitions, for my personal my and thinkaboutwheremy strengthsandweaknesses for self-reflection,opportunity whichenabled metostop most effectively. That said, for mewasthe thebestpart insights thatenable eachindividualtoutilisethosetools awareness, givingnotonly theskillsbut alsothepersonal balanceofskillsandself- TLP provides aremarkable level ofinnovation in Tasmania inspiring. thatistruly The thehumancapital. in thisstate–particularly There isa has my awareness oftheamazingresourceswe have and theissueswe facehasincreasedexponentially, as been many highlights; of my understanding Tasmania year –thishasbeenanincredible journey. There have impediment. cametogetherthis Iamsogladeverything the TLP, but previously therehadalways beensome metoapply for colleagueshadencouraged Several science communicationandcommunityengagement. arange improve ofinitiativestomarkedly actively pursuing Consequently, hasbeen Catriona over thelasttenyears broader managementcontext stakeholders. ofthevarious thesocial,requires scientiststounderstand economicand ensure thatscientificadviceisrelevant andapplicable systems. thewellbeing ofourmarine ensuring Inorderto areas. thepotentialfor impactsiskey Understanding to we live, work, playandfishinaroundourcoastal The ways weengagewithourcoastsaremanyandvaried; improve environmental conditionsinourcoastalsystems. toidentifyways andotherstakeholders to managers collaborativelyhas apassionfor withresource working and Antarctic Studies, of University Tasmania. She environmental scientistattheInstitutefor Marine Macleodisanapplied Associate Professor Catriona of Sponsored by theUniversity Tasmania ANTARCTIC STUDIES INSTITUTE FORMARINE AND & Deputy CentreHead(Fisheries Aquaculture Centre) MACLEOD Catriona ways you canbea ‘leader’. and themany different and valuedifference, taught metorespect “

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CATRIONA MACLEOD Amanda has been the Executive Officer at the Amanda has been the Executive Tasmania Scholarship Tasmania Northern Midlands Council since March 2014. Northern Midlands Council since March 2014. Recipient of the Regional Development Australia – Australia Development Recipient of the Regional Originally from a farming background, Amanda Originally farming from a background, NORTHERN MIDLANDS COUNCIL MIDLANDS NORTHERN enjoys working a municipality where agriculture for is the primary industry. Working within the GovernanceWorking the primary industry. Executive Officer Executive department, Amanda’s role is varied. She works closely Amanda’s role is varied. department, with the Mayor and General Manager, manages Council’s manages Manager, with the Mayor and General policies and is municipal swimming pools, commercial leases, the primary held on events compliance issues for contact for Prior to commencing Northern Midlands Council property. as a solicitor in Amanda practiced work with the Council specialising in civil a Launceston law firmyears, for three from private local government business to Moving litigation. she is enjoying however, Amanda, has been a big change for and in particularthe move enjoying working closely with the community. Leaders Program Tasmanian my enjoyed I thoroughly me the opportunityThe program gave to experience. meet 23 diverse of life; walks people from all different the meet if it wasn’t for people who I doubt I would Tasmania I learnt much about how I loved program. and good innovation There is so much during the year. work in this state that I had no idea even happening what by humbled Quite often I was left feeling existed. The Tasmania. people and organisations are achieving in industry by attitude and determination displayed ‘can do’ leaders in this state is both amazing and extremely more. to achieve driving me to endeavour motivating, the yet challenges, faces many Tasmania said that, Having need resounding message learnt was clear; we this year leaders and positive to help drive innovative progressive, this state forward. Leaders Program Tasmanian I’m not sure where the learnt a range I have of skills journey will lead me next. into the future. and tools that I will value and use well The program has certainly passion for reignited my particular and in I the region in which I live. Tasmania opportunities see so many it just takes surrounding us, I the right group of people to harness that opportunity. Leaders Program will Tasmanian no doubt that the have opportunitieslead to many I look me in the future. for to those experiencesforward when they arise. Amanda Amanda MASON ” Tasmania Tasmania “ faces many faces many challenges, yet the yet challenges, resounding message learnt this year was clear; we need clear; was we this year and innovative progressive, leaderspositive to help drivethis state forward. 32 AMANDA MASON journey! exciting andI’ve realisedthis isstillthebeginningofmy before.considering Ithasmadethefutureseemmore Ihadn’tbeen to potentialcareerpathsandopportunities oftheyear.over thecourse The TLP hasopenedmy mind withus peoplewhosharedtheirexperiences inspiring mention thebroader Tasmanian Leaders Alumni andthe upon for assistanceortosimply shareacuppa!Notto whom Icancall offellowa greatnetwork participants I thoughttheywere toodifficult. Ilove thatInow have that inthepastImighthave shied away frombecause me confidence; Iwillnow beable totake onchallenges member. the during What I’ve learned TLP hasgiven move forward inmy careerandasanactive community to situations andhasgiven metoolsandstrategies The TLP has challengedtheway Ithinkand approach group! expect thistohappeninsuchadiverse the way our TLP groupbondedover theyear asIdidn’t by been quiteempowering! Iwasalsopleasantly surprised make adifference isin allofus. Inthatsensethe TLP has else whohastheabilitytomake change; theabilityto responsibility tohave avision for Tasmania, orsomeone ‘light bulb’ momentwhenIrealisedit’s notsomeoneelse’s that willhave thebiggestimpact. Forexample, Ihada However, itisthesubtle, unexpectedthingsI’ve gained was oneofthekey reasonsIappliedfor theprogram. now have ofourstate, abetterunderstanding which has beenanincredibly andvaluable experience. rare I ofa reflect ontheseinsights year.over thecourse It moreaboutmyself,to learn andthetimetobuild and Tasmanian Program. Leaders It’s given metheopportunity inthe tohaveI feel participated incredibly fortunate Tasmania. of Commerce andSciencedegree fromtheUniversity Xi Jinping’s2014visitto Tasmania. Emma holdsacombined managing mediafor the ChinesePresident, HisExcellencyMr of for thePrince Wales and andtheDuchessofCornwall Emma’s careerincludeevent managingastatereception behaviour changecampaigns. Someofthehighlights communications strategies, events andmanaging delivering strategic communicationsplans, implementinginternal and programs. Emmahasextensive indeveloping experience entitlements inrelationto Tasmanian services Government are aware oftheirresponsibilities, obligations and specialist communicationskillstoensurethat Tasmanians ofPremierandCabinetuses the Department incorporate communicationsfor works currently toachievehighly motivated success. anddriven She Emma isacommunicationsspecialistwho Consultant, ofPremierandCabinet Department intotheprogram:On entry Communications DEPARTMENT OFPREMIER AND CABINET Assistant Manager–Communications andMarketing MATUSZEK Emma make a difference isinall of us. to make change; theabilityto someone elsewhohastheability to have avisionfor Tasmania, or someone else’s responsibility I realisedthatit’s not moment when bulb’ a ‘light “ I had 33 ”

EMMA MATUSZEK 2013 to take up a position at Hobart2013 to take International Nathan and his Manager. Works Airport as Capital to live and work wanted in Hobart had always family The late Nathan McDonald moved to Tasmania in Tasmania to moved The late Nathan McDonald Victoria where he had from and so initiated the move been Regional Community Work Program Manager Program Work Community been Regional at the Department of Justice. Nathan had a strong Nathan at the Department of Justice. InternationalAirport commitment to community. In Victoria he worked with In commitment to community. On entry to the program: Capital Works Manager, Hobart Manager, Works Capital On entryto the program: Yarra Community Housing as project manager, and since Community Housing as project manager, Yarra moving to Tasmania he affirmed his commitment to working Tasmania to moving was Nathan Tasmanian community. the benefit of the for and he had a lasting a committed husband and father positive impact on those around him. quiet and TLP in a cautious, Nathan commenced the growth, leadership, His passion for unassuming way. became evident very his family importantly, fun and, From the first at the Strahan day Residential quickly. he demonstrated an innate ability to bring people comfortable, and this was a them feel together and make the year. TLP throughout the theme for continuing the courseover of confidence grew noticeably Nathan’s and insightful TLP and his ability to ask considered the questions of guests and other participants was an important and valued contribution to the group’s open and He was perceptive, learning and development. He often reflected with others on the value of honest. and regularly the expressed his appreciation for TLP, the opportunity to participate. Nathan was an exceptional person who had a very He will be TLP9 group. precious impact on the the and appreciation for love remembered with much person and wonderful genuine that he was. Nathan Nathan MCDONALD ” Be better. “ 34 NATHAN MCDONALD h amna Community.the Tasmanian toprovide a valuable backto contribution opportunities the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni andwillbelookingfor hold. Ilookforward tocontinuing with my journey leader andIamexcitedaboutwhatthefuturemay TasNetworks’ participant. Inow feel amorerounded the I wasgiven toundertake TLP andbetheinaugural that will always opportunity bethankfulfor theprivileged shape andinfluencethefuturedirectionofourstate. I comes withtheopportunity. to Itisourroleasleaders meanstobealeaderandtheresponsibilitythat truly oftime. period Inow knowover whatit suchashort would form anticipated suchaconnectionandfriendship people.of talentedandinspiring Icouldnothave withme. thisexperience for sharing What agroup I would like tothankmy fellow TLP participants me. become abetterleader, tothose around wife andfriend weaknesses. willnodoubthelpmeto This experience my tomanagemy strengthsanddevelop strategies me tobeopen, exploremy values, toappreciate learn Tasmania hereandnow. The TLP continually challenged hit homeaswe exploredsomeoftheissuesimpacting ourcommunitytouched Ifelt day. during The reality around Tasmania. for mewillbehow A lastingmemory visiting someofthewonderfully innovative businesses whokindly give uptheirtime,high calibreofspeakers to that makes itsounique. It’s thewholepackage, fromthe exactly whatitisaboutthe Tasmanian Program Leaders here onourdoorstep. Itishardtoexplainpeople right the challengeswe faceandthemany opportunities I now have agreaterappreciationofthisbeautifulstate, and personally. What Iwalked away withismuch more. bothprofessionally hoping thatitwould beworthwhile notknowing whattoexpect,entered theprogram The wonderful experience.TLP hasbeenatruly I outthebestinthosethatsheleads. tobring strives roles. business service Amy isapassionate Tasmanian who acrossmultiplefinanceand whowork a teamofthirty business. Amy isaChartered leads Accountant andcurrently services andtelecommunicationsnetworks electricity with and Reporting TasNetworks, thenewly formed 2014 shetookontheroleofLeader, Financial Analysis roles. accountingandleadership has heldvarious In up arolewith Aurora in2004. Energy Sincethen Amy andtaking industry before moving totheelectricity undergraduate accountantwithKPMGin1999, Amy commencedherprofessional careerasan TASMANIAN NETWORKS PTYLTD Leader Financial Analysis andReporting PARKER Amy

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AMY PARKER Nicky joined pitt&sherryin 2012 as a geologist in the Mining and Geotech the mining team and is now n entry to the program: Senior Geologist, pitt&sherrySenior Geologist, On entry to the program: at the University She trained Group Leader. Strategy of Tasmania, Australian Research Council Centre of Research Australian Tasmania, of PITT&SHERRY PITT&SHERRY Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES) and always had a Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES) and always keen interest in unusual projects and places. She started interest in unusual projects and places. keen Mining and Geotech Strategy Group Leader her career in the Tanami Desert and has worked in various Tanami her career in the places including remote , the Northern Australia, Western places including remote New Papua Zambia, Uganda, Cyprus, Tasmania, Territory, Guinea and the Philippines in various geological related open pit and underground exploration, These include fields. She processing and geothermal energy. construction, mining, a challenge enjoyed has a broad skill set and has always location or environment. whether it be due to the project, experienceTLP to be unexpected, the found I have been I have inspiring somewhat indescribable. and surprised things about continuously the many by of which I have community Tasmanian and the Tasmania I am in these things interested and how been unaware, into just about every I went Linking a taster. once given be interesting but Session thinking that the subject would not particularly out of every came but relevant to me... humbled I feel more. know to one inspired and keen and very had the opportunity privileged to have to learn particularly people, from so many peers my in the group. Every person things, in the group has taught me many that me insight into myself each shown and they have surprise. me by taken on more than one occasion, has, the skills that to develop In the future I aim to continue I hope to be better at gathered during the year. I have this will come with awareness things and I know many get it right that I won’t all the time. knowing and practice, in work I behave already seen a change in how I have drawing on all the situations and I hope to continue TLP9 and fantastic experiences from Brian and Gillian, their time to the eclectic group of speakers who gave that knowing I also go confidently, share their knowledge. travellers who will support a strong team of fellow I have me when I need it. Nicky POLLINGTON ” I have I have “ already seen a change in how change in how I behave in work I behave situations and I hope to 36 continue drawing on all continue the fantastic experiences... NICKY POLLINGTON on theagenda. with fellow onasociallevel iscertainly TLP participants Engaging withthe Alumni andcontinuing tomeetup values, towards andtoinvest ashareddestiny. inothers equipped tofocus onpriorities, withmy alignmy work andthepowerof diversity ofcommunity. Iambetter for Tasmania. my beliefsaboutthevalue Ithasaffirmed from my strengths. hasfuelledmy optimism The program also endeavour totake moretimetothinkandwork authentically, moremeaningfully. andcontribute Iwill professionally, relatewithmoreempathy, connectmore strategically, communicate morepassionately, leadmore many thingsIwilldodifferently asaresult; planmore the have during learned TLP experience. There willbe toreallyIt willtake unpackandapply years whatI my life hasenriched immeasurably.participants real senseofconnectionwithagrouphighcalibre contextandbeyond. intheUniversity leadership The people andtooffer authentic, strategic, andeffective me newconcepts, models, andlanguagetounderstand andtheirlives.their expertise hasgiven The program who shared andspeakers generosity ofthefacilitators my development asaprofessional. by Ifelt the privileged growth canhavehighlighted theimpactpersonal upon my visionforand enlarge thefutureofourstate. Ithas challenge my assumptions, broaden my perspectives, The to TLP hasprovided incredible opportunities lifespan. relate toequityandengagementineducationacrossthe Disorder(ASD),Spectrum researchinterests current Chris’ and teachingfor studentswith interest inlearning Autism from2016.within theUniversity As wellasaparticular and willbetakingonaroleasResearchIntegrity Advisor of theSocialSciencesHumanResearchEthicsCommittee Education ResearchEthicsCoordinatoraswellamember Schools Tasmania (CST). HehasbeentheFaculty of aDirectorontheBoardofChristian and iscurrently of the forAustralian Clearinghouse Youth Studies(ACYS) education. was anExecutive Chris Committeemember of Education’snew ininclusive postgraduate courses of theUniversity and isoverseeing Tasmania, Faculty level atbothBachelorandMasters education courses hastaughtarange ofsubjectsinteacher Chris OFTASMANIA UNIVERSITY Lecturer inInclusive Education RAYNER Christopher for thefutureofourstate. my vision and enlarge broaden my perspectives, challenge my assumptions, to opportunities provided incredible TLP has “ The ” 37

CHRISTOPHER RAYNER Recipient of the NRM North, NRM South and Cradle NRM South and Cradle Recipient of the NRM North, Coast NRM Scholarship Nick is the Rural Affairs Manager for the Tasmanian Tasmanian the Affairs Manager for Nick is the Rural ASSOCIATION Farmers & Graziers Association (TFGA). Nick has Association (TFGA). Farmers & Graziers TASMANIAN FARMERS & GRAZIERS FARMERS TASMANIAN worked at TFGA for over ten years, undertaking various ten years, over TFGA for worked at RuralAffairs Manager He is commodities and projects. roles including policy, responsible for providing high level advice and analysis high level providing for responsible Nick STEEL directly to the CEO. Nick has completed a Graduate Nick has completed a Graduate directly to the CEO. a Diploma of Banking and Certificate Plant Biosecurity, in Diploma of Farm Management. Advanced Finance and an Nick also Australia. TQA He is currently with a director Tasmania proudly calls and cherishes with his family, time home. From the nerve to the racking first at Strahan, day has it chargedemotionally closing at Cradle Mountain, The program was been a journey forget. never I will more about personalmuch than I expected, growth A highlight was the giving me insight into who I am. TLP 2015 interactions fellow with my invaluable the opportunity have to undertake To participants. peershonest and open conversations with my has been TLP The been forged. and real friendships have humbling, has taught me that leaders who make people are simply who see a are willing to speak up, who things happen, taking others along with need and put their hand up, a good phrase relating to introvertsI that Lastly, them. suitcase and share what open up your ‘Introverts, is – like to ensure that my I will look the future, So for have’. you is heard. voice My firstwork challenge is to doing, out what I enjoy about think to be honest about what matters to me, me satisfaction. gives who I want to be and what really TLP year changing moments during life the There were me insight to what is important given that have to wife and that is to spend more time with my me now I am going to capitalise on beautiful children. and two learned a future with a work/lifewhat I’ve and plan for The journey has just started balance that is right me. for a me to make it is up to now Leaders, Tasmanian with Tasmania. career and my family, my myself, for difference ” The “ journey has just started with Tasmanian Leaders, now now Leaders, Tasmanian it is up to me to make a it is up to me to make my myself, for difference Tasmania. career and my family, 38 NICK STEEL n for Tasmania. and previously thoughtpossible –for myself, my community of thosearoundmetoachieve much morethanI exercise leadership, withthestrengths whilstworking the TLP withrenewed confidencetotake astandand whowillbeeagertoassist intakingaction.leaders Ileave ofcapable network have gainedaninvaluable support thoughtprocessestoachieve thesegoals.strategic I outcome focussed –inallwalksoflife –withclearer sectors. Ienvisage afutureselfwhoismuch more those passionsinboththecommercialandcommunity more attunedtomy values, with andeagertowork I move intothenextphaseof much TLP journey to and contribution Tasmania. challenged andempowered metobroadenmy influence from Tasmania’s highestcalibreleaders, whohave both our individualstrengths. Ihave beeninspiredby stories and how togethertocapitaliseon we canbestwork oftheuniquequalitieswe allhaveunderstanding tooffer, the Tasmanian Program, Leaders Ihave amuch greater who shareintheseinsights. in Through participation the issuesfacing Tasmanians ofpeers andwithanetwork confidence, self-awareness, of adeeperunderstanding withme.journey withmore Ifinishtheprogram onthe whoembarked exceptional participants TLP reflection andpeer-to-peer withthe networking a fantasticbalanceofcommunity learnings, inward I’ve found the Tasmanian tobe Program Leaders Branch oftheRoyal Australian ChemicalInstitute. asthePresidentof of atwoyear term Tasmanian joined the Tasmanian Program uponthecompletion Leaders lead thelaboratory, processing andresearchteams. Damien withhisconsultativeapproachto his technicalexpertise health. As Marinova’s Operations Manager, Damiencouples unique bioactiveextracts ofhuman for thebetterment 2008 andhasspentthepastseven commercialising years of University Tasmania. PtyLtdin HejoinedMarinova atthe Australia before completingaPhDinChemistry West Coast, withBotanical Resources Damienworked in childhood onafarm Tasmania’s beautifulNorth innovative Tasmanian enterprises. Havingspenthis in Tasmania with andhasbuiltacareerworking ofvalue-added industry Damien isanavidsupporter MARINOVA PTYLTD Manager Operations STRINGER Damien my community andfor Tasmania. possible –for myself, more thanIpreviously thought those aroundmetoachieve much withthestrengthsof working and exercise leadership, whilst confidence totake astand TLP withrenewed “ I leave the 39 ” DAMIEN STRINGER Regulation and Pricing, TasWater and Pricing, Regulation On entry to the program: Department Manager On entryto the program: Alison entered the TLP as part of TasWater’s senior TasWater’s TLP as part of Alison entered the TASWATER TASWATER management team, with lead responsibility for with lead responsibility for management team, development of the business’ price of the business’ development She and service plan. Relations is an economist by trade and spent the early and trade yearsis an economist by of her Department and Government Manager Strategic Policy career working in various roles in the Tasmanian Department Tasmanian career working in various roles in the Alison’s career is the A highlight of Treasury and Finance. of time between 2010 and 2014 spent working as an adviser Premier on energy Deputy and water Tasmanian to the then major reforms in and her involvement in and projects matters, Alison is of the utmost importance Family to both portfolios. and support their love and she values with the highest regard. value and finding Alison moonlights as a tap dance teacher; and development growth fulfilment in her students’ learning, Tasmanian Alison is a passionate as both dancers and people. she does. in whatever and strives a difference make to experience positive for TLP has been an incredibly The be grateful me to those who afforded me and I’ll forever the opportunity of many been a year to participate. It’s and expanding consolidating things – being challenged, with new and genuinely connecting on existing skills, change, fun, laughing and having people, wonderful and learning more about and discovery, reflection, loss, I just to name a few! And that’s exploring our great state. which has helped TLP, learnt as a result of the much have It has helped me to understand strengths. on my to build me the and has given and others, more about myself opportunity to clearly articulate drivers key my and what (which me to know It has allowed matters most to me. helps me to manage) in what state or circumstances I am most comfortable and where I default to under pressure. of these things is a critical awareness partHaving of I strongly which and maintaining relationships, building success and happiness. is integralbelieve to one’s seeking me is about opportunities; TLP for after the Life recognising them when they arise and taking them out, I scaryadvantage of them (however that might be!). in the program developed and plan to use the tools I’ve I also want to keep practice unconscious competence. for I want learning more time to think and plan. and make to work where I can with great people in businesses future that in any to say able I am now a difference. make diversity, autonomy, workplace I need values alignment, Keeping my and the opportunity some fun. trust, to have remembering as is always perspective fresh is a priority, TLP I will be after the all else, Above what is important. in all “Be Better” good friendchannelling my Nath to particularly life, facets of my those people who matter for most to me. Alison TURNER Life Life “ ” after the TLP for me is about me is about for opportunities; seeking opportunities; them out, recognising them them out, 40 when they arise and taking advantage of them (however scary that might be!). ALISON TURNER the organisation intothefuture! the organisation team isgrowing andI’mconfidentofwhereleading of thecountry. Scalaisimpactinghundredsoflives, the continue tomake animpactacross Tasmania andtherest tomy desireandbeliefthatIwill ofpurpose my clarity life, fromhow Iengagewiththepeoplearoundmeand TLP hashadaprofound impactonallaspectsofmy Ido. ineverything and energy There’s nodoubtthatthe since thelastResidentialI’ve hadincredible momentum experienced. The TLP helpedmethroughtheyear and some ofthebestmomentsandachievements I’ve ever andprofessionally,personally but itwasalsofilledwith for me 2015 wasoneofthemostchallengingyears which allows metoachieve moreonadaily basis. family andfriends. Ifeel moreconfidentandenergised, with my team, my clients, andeven my stakeholders helped meengageandcommunicate moreeffectively we caninfluence(ornot)the people aroundus. Thishas learned, throughincreasedemotionalintelligence, how and I gainedfascinatinginsightsintoourpersonalities hasprovided thegreatestlessonsofall.of participants there’s range nodoubtspendingayear withthediverse what youdifficult toarticulate ‘getoutofthe TLP’, but influence positive changeacrossthestate. Sometimesit’s and,operates moreimportantly, whatIcandoto ofhow I’ve gainedadeeperunderstanding Tasmania who Iamasaleader, amanager, acolleagueandfriend. any Ihave experienced. The TLP significantly impacted themostimpactof thatdelivers development program The Tasmanian hasbeenthe Program Leaders large. amazing teamatScalaandthebusinesscommunity An innovative leader, an andserves Steve empowers company cultureofconstantandnever-ending improvement. focus onclients’needsanda their purposewithaprimary He believes thatsuccessfulcompaniestodaymustachieve theydo.clients andtocreatelastingoutcomesineverything strongrelationshipswithScala’s themtoform empowering constant improvement’, Steve putstheScalateamfirst, LivingScala’svalues of‘playful,the journey! and inspiring to helpeachothersucceedand, mostimportantly, enjoy hardtodeliverontheircommitments, work parties strive ofstrong‘mateship’whereall is founded onaprinciple business andparticipants. Steve believes thatgoodbusiness for both andenhancegrowth opportunities performance to deliverpractical training outcomesthatoptimise (in theretailandbusinesstosalessectors) withover 1000 proudly working Tasmanian employees Steve istheCo-FoundingDirectorandCEOofScala, Scholarship Recipient ofthe Tasmanian SmallBusiness Leaders INSTITUTE SCALA Co-Founder andCEO WIGGERS Steve

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STEVE WIGGERS across Australia and internationally. She is one of and internationally. Australia across climate the company’s leaders in housing policy, Ellen is an Associate at SGS and has worked Ellen is an is a member- SGS change adaptation and mitigation. governed college of professionals that shapes policy governed of professionals college and investment decisions to achieve sustainable sustainable decisions to achieve and investment SGS ECONOMICS AND PLANNING SGS ECONOMICS communities, places and economies. Ellen has over Ellen has over places and economies. communities, Associate seventeen yearsseventeen of experience in consultancy as well as a Master of International Economics & Economic Geography She has (Hons) and a Bachelor of Human Geography. financial experience in impact assessments, extensive cost benefit analyses and strategic studies, feasibility facilities and cultural education tourism, assessments of arts, skills Ellen has advanced and various land use projects. stakeholder policy advice, and experience in strategic Ellen workshop consultation. and facilitation engagement, Since this move, from the Netherlandsmigrated in 2006. a tent to Ellen and her husband have gone from living in two beautiful children and raising house building their own while also pursuing Ellen’s passion and career at SGS. Upfront experienceTLP has been a great me. for The had I have what to expect. not know did I really and have moments throughout the year, ‘Aha!’ many the concepts and applying myself found unconsciously started I have to walk the walk learnt. processes I have TLP are a The participants of the 2015 and talk the talk. great group and some real and lasting friendships have Our Learning and I look Set is there to stay been made. to share and learn to continuing forward with this group One of the biggest concrete changes of amazing people. found TLP is that I have made because of the I have Before a mentor outside of the firmworkmyself I for. gone out and asked have the program never I would quite a milestone So that’s mentor. someone to be my me.for and lead to grow From here on I hope to continue first also made my steps towards I have within SGS. based activities. (again) with community getting involved a greater understanding TLP I have As a result of the I recognise I can all are. similar we yet different, of how young already am) a role model for be (and maybe a role I feel This is now aspiring colleagues and friends. and and a responsibility I am pleased, comfortable in, to carry. honoured, Ellen WITTE ” As a “ result of the TLP I have a greater TLP I have understanding of how different, yet similar we all are. similar we yet different, 42 ELLEN WITTE

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has nurtured and encouraged me with enormous learning experiences. Business Development Manager Business Development OF / DEPARTMENT IRRIGATION TASMANIAN AND WATER PARKS, INDUSTRIES, PRIMARY ENVIRONMENT Irrigation Tasmanian Sponsored by Manager is the Business Development Yao Angela working with the Department of Primary Industries, Irrigation. Tasmanian and Environment, and Water Parks, honoraryShe is also holds several positions including China Business Australia of the Officer the Executive and the Deputy Secretary Branch Tasmanian Council Angela Tasmania. Association of of Chinese Professional As an China in 2011. from Shanghai, Tasmania to moved Government, Tasmanian energetic member of staff in the long termAngela currently role in facilitating plays a key China and other countries. Tasmania, relationships between experience in financial and She also has extensive auditing and accounting, management, business consulting, She is passionate and international in private sectors. trade and social inclusion. committed to multiculturalism Tasmanian the found I have 2015 has been a special year. Leaders Program journey to be a lifelong to find out privileged I feel ‘Me’. who I am and to pursue a better As a new migrant to TLP family. to be part of the and career I am exploring lifestyle a different Tasmania, I can contribute through which to the State. more path, increase my TLP has helped me understand myself, The and has challenged strengthen self-awareness confidence, I started comfort my beyond my zones. me to move TLP at the sector and in the in the public adventures It has not been an easy or smooth journey same time. self-doubting struggles, been many and there have The magic part is that I moments and ups and downs. The longer value. and my clearer about myself feel now It is the more connected I feel. TLP family, I am with the on my TLP has impacted the hard to describe much how extend to sincerely like I would and leadershiplife style. and the Webster Ginna Angela, gratitudemy to Shona, Leaders Board. Tasmanian TLP has nurtured and encouraged me with The to view like I would enormous learning experiences. TLP as the starting leadership point of my journey. the Leaders will be Tasmanian As a personal old friend, greater have I now and career. life in my great company Tasmania and devoting in confidence settling down and engaged. being more valuable to the State, myself a long-term for the way TLP has also paved The with a more open sector, commitment to the public leadership my to continuing I look forward journey mind. Leaders Tasmanian participants fellow with my all the and landscape a strong belief in broadening my I have Alumni. Tasmania. second home – and contributing more to my Angela YAO TLP9 LEARNING SET PROJECTS BRUNY ISLAND INVERMAY PRIMARY QUARANTINE SCHOOL BREAKFAST STATION STRATEGIC PROGRAM Members: ALISON TURNER, ANGELA YAO, DAMIEN PLAN AND SCHOOLS STRINGER, MARK DICKINSON, MEGAN JOLLY, NICK PROGRAM STEEL Members: AMANDA MASON, TODD HENDERSON, Project Vision: To increase the physical and mental NATHAN MCDONALD, MATTHEW GEE, ADAM health, and improve educational outcomes, for students at CLAVELL, EMMA MATUSZEK Invermay Primary School by providing those students in need with a nutritious breakfast. Project Vision: To provide Bruny Island Quarantine Station with a clear and achievable strategic plan that will Project Update: Invermay Primary School is the only directly impact both visitor numbers and investment in the public school in the northern suburbs of Launceston Station, and develop an educational program to encourage that does not have a breakfast program. The school has schools to visit the site. approximately 270 students and its measures for socio- educational advantage are lower than the national average. Project Update: The project will provide a clear Following discussions with our Learning Set, the school’s strategic direction for the Bruny Island Quarantine Station, principal provided his in-principle support for implementing as well as an avenue for educational opportunities for a free, or nominal cost, daily breakfast program at the schools. The strategic plan will provide a foundation for school. the Friends of Bruny Island Quarantine Station to attract greater visitation numbers to the Station and in turn Student and parent surveys were undertaken in greater investment. As a result, the Station will be seen as December 2015 in order to assess the need for the a key destination for visitors to Bruny Island and also as a breakfast program and to engage consultatively with key great educational opportunity for schools. stakeholders. Teachers at the school assisted students to complete their surveys during allocated class time. The The project started when the Friends of Bruny Island results of the surveys and the next steps to implement Quarantine Station (FBIQS) approached Tasmanian Leaders the program were discussed with the school in early for assistance to support the construction of a 3D model 2016. Our objective, having established the school’s need, to enhance the artefacts on the site. When the ‘Urban is to introduce the program during 2016, supporting Legends’ project team started exploring this opportunity partnership arrangements with local businesses and/or with FBIQS it was clear that this site, which was established secured sponsorship or funding. We anticipate the school as a quarantine station in 1884, was growing in popularity will assume full management of the program in the second as a tourist destination. To support this growing demand half of the year and the principal has indicated there is and to ensure that this unique part of Tasmanian history capacity for this to occur. is retained the ‘Urban Legends’ decided to focus on a five year strategic plan and importantly a schools program to enable the next Tasmanian generation to experience and appreciate the site.

44 PROMOTING CAREER MENTORING PARTNERSHIPS FOR TASMANIAN WITH THE MARINE SECONDARY SCHOOL DISCOVERY CENTRE STUDENTS Members: CATRIONA MACLEOD, STEPHEN Members: GARTH BARNBAUM, ARCHANA CLARKE, ROSS LAMPLUGH, AMY PARKER, NICKY BRAMMALL, DANIELLE KIDD, CHRISTOPHER POLLINGTON, CLAIRE CUNNINGHAM RAYNER, STEVE WIGGERS, ELLEN WITTE. Project Vision: To improve the level of investment Project Vision: To connect Tasmanian Leaders Alumni and school and community engagement with the Marine with Tasmanian secondary school students for career and Discovery Centre (MDC) by meeting identified needs leadership mentoring through real world connections through the application of Learning Set strengths and that inspire and support young people to stay in school, leadership competencies. develop a career path and chase their dreams. Project Update: The objective of the project is to Project Update: The members of the ‘Team Tassie’ provide a model which the MDC can use now and in the Learning Set have a shared passion for helping young future to improve the level of both school and broader Tasmanians develop their aspirations. Together they want community engagement and investment. This will be to provide young Tasmanians with access to as many achieved through the application of specific Learning tools as possible to explore their futures. This project Set strengths and leadership competencies developed aims to connect young Tasmanians with Tasmanian through the TLP. Leaders Alumni to provide career and leadership mentoring. The career mentoring project is being The Learning Set has identified that the MDC is having undertaken in partnership with the Beacon Foundation difficulty attracting school groups to attend the centre and with funding made available by a Foundation for for a variety of reasons. The key deliverable of the project Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) ABC Heywire Youth will be the development of a sponsorship model which Innovation grant. can be applied to a range of identified stakeholders. The model will outline the value proposition for potential The Alumni database will be modified to be more sponsors and promote the benefits of contributing engaging and easy to use for a young person to search financially to MDC projects. It will also identify the for a mentor. Alumni who have agreed to volunteer as options for potential sponsorship and tax deduction mentors will be identified in the database. opportunities. The model will be structured such that it can be readily adapted to accommodate different Team Tassie will design and implement a marketing stakeholders and organisational changes over time. and communication strategy. They will assist Alumni mentors through the provision of an induction package on mentoring in this context and manage the Working with Children registration process. They hope their fellow Alumni will be as excited and engaged about the opportunity to make a positive contribution to raising the aspirations of young Tasmanians.

45 EMPLOYER TESTIMONIALS

Employers reflect on the impact of the program on their staff, colleagues and organisations.

This is the first year With medical centres and that Marinova has Australia’s largest rural sponsored one of its medical recruitment employees through the business located in Tasmanian Leaders Tasmania, Ochre Program. The program has a strong interest taught critical thinking and strategic planning in the State. Dr Ross Lamplugh, co-founder at a level that was practical, relevant and could and chairman of the Ochre Health Group and be readily adopted in our workplace. Damien resident of Ulverstone in North-West Tasmania, Stringer’s participation in the program has participated in the 2015 Tasmanian Leaders resulted in immediate and obvious productivity Program. gains at Marinova. It has contributed to The education, mentorship and networking a heightened awareness of our company’s provided by the program helped to develop strategic advantages, particularly in the areas Ross’ leadership skills and understanding of of innovation and commercialisation of novel the Tasmanian business, political and social technologies. environment. Many of the skills and learnings acquired by The knowledge and skills he gained through the Damien have already been implemented at course have greatly benefited Ochre, and are Marinova and the immediacy and extent of the evident in his improved leadership of the Board. benefits for our company has been nothing short Such is the regard with which the program is of remarkable. held within Ochre that we have encouraged our As a sponsoring employer – and putting aside General Manager of Recruitment to participate the obvious personal growth opportunities that in 2016. the program delivers to its participants – the JOHN BURNS – CEO, Ochre Health Group Tasmanian Leaders Program represents an excellent return on investment. I recommend it to any organisation seeking to empower its key personnel with leadership skills that will take them to the next level.

PAUL GARROTT – CEO & MANAGING DIRECTOR, Marinova Pty Ltd

46 Tasmanian Networks TasWater has been a Pty Ltd (TasNetworks), proud sponsor of the in its inaugural year, Tasmanian Leaders was very pleased to have Program for many years Amy Parker involved now, and we recognise in the Tasmanian and value the importance Leaders Program. It has been a great learning of effective leadership, particularly in this time of and networking opportunity for Amy and has ongoing change within our business. provided her with an extensive network of In the past year I have seen Alison Turner contacts. Amy has also significantly developed grow her capacity as a leader and I attribute her own leadership style and approach. much of this to her experience within the Her newly acquired skills will be invaluable TLP. Throughout her accelerated leadership not only to Amy’s team but also the entire development, Alison has demonstrated her TasNetworks’ team. Apart from an increase capacity as an influential leader. I have seen her in her technical skills, Amy has grown in readily tackle new challenges and through these, confidence, creative thinking and strategic enhance her own style of leadership. We have thinking. These skills will benefit her for the rest gained benefits from her leadership style and of her career and will be key attributes to her Alison has recently undertaken a more senior leadership style. role as Department Manager Strategic Policy and As a newly merged business the exposure that Government Relations. the company has received by way of Amy’s In talking to Alison, it is clear that participating participation has been critical to establishing in the TLP this year has been a life changing the purpose and function of TasNetworks in experience, providing exposure to a diverse range the Tasmanian community. We look forward to of people with different ideas and backgrounds. seeing Amy continue to thrive and grow in her The opportunity to learn from some of the current and future roles. state’s top leaders and to apply the skills she has developed within our business appears to ROSS BURRIDGE – GENERAL MANAGER FINANCE be personally and professionally rewarding for AND BUSINESS SERVICES, TasNetworks Alison and we have, without doubt, benefited from her experience and seen a very valuable return on our investment.

MIKE BREWSTER – CEO, TasWater

47 LEADERSHIP CHAMPIONS

Our Leadership Champions are a fabulous group of critical friends who champion for the organisation CURRENT LEADERSHIP and help us inspire Tasmanian leaders to reach their CHAMPIONS full potential. They are scattered across Tasmania and include prominent leaders from all sectors of public life, including business, industry, the arts, the public sector, JANELLE ALLISON RICHARD MULVANEY politics and community organisations. MELANIE BARTLETT DAN NORTON DAVID O’BYRNE A Leadership Champion’s role is to help, enable and JANE BENNETT encourage emerging leaders to make a difference – to RICHARD BOVILL TOM O’MEARA contribute to the community and to help make Tasmania JOHN PITT a better place to live, work and do business. BOB CAMPBELL NEROLI ELLIS PETER RATHJEN Specifically, they help Tasmanian Leaders Inc. by: MICHAEL FIELD AC MARTIN REES • selecting and mentoring participants LARA GIDDINGS MP HEATHER ROSE • developing the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni network MATTHEW GROOM MP KIM SEAGRAM PETER GUTWEIN MP KATHRYN THOMAS • promoting and supporting the program across their own networks NICHOLAS HEYWARD MARK THOMAS ELIZABETH JACK JUDY TIERNEY • sharing their knowledge and experiences with the participants, and MARK KELLEHER ALBERT VAN ZETTEN MIKE VERTIGAN AC • developing regional (North, North-west & South) GREG MCCANN leadership networks. NORM MCILFATRICK JONATHAN WEST Through their support, our Leadership champions help ROBYN MOORE MALCOLM WHITE ensure participants, their sponsor employers and the CHRISTINE MUCHA DON WING Tasmanian community receive maximum benefit from the program.

48 THANK YOU Tasmanian Leaders wish to thank the following organisations and individuals for their work and support in 2015. EMPLOYER SPONSORS PARTICIPANT SELECTION CGI SHONA BESWICK Cityprom TIM BISHOP Cradle Coast Authority ANGELA DRIVER Department of Health and Human Services NICK HADDOW Department of Premier and Cabinet SAM IBBOTT Forico Pty Ltd RICHARD INGRAM Hobart International Airport CRAIG PERKINS Hydro Tasmania COREY PETERSON Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies Island Workshop Pty Ltd Marinova Pty Ltd Northern Midlands Council TLP 2015 VOLUNTEER NRM North NRM South EXECUTIVE COACHES Ochre Health Group ROS CARDINAL Office of Senator Peter Whish-Wilson JILL CURREY pitt&sherry CHRISTINE HEPBURN Regional Development Australia – Tasmania KATHERINE STREET Relationships Australia Tasmania STEVE WILLING Scala Institute AMY CURRANT SGS Economics & Planning BRENDA TSIAOUSIS Tasmanian Irrigation Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd TasWater Also special thanks to those who contributed photography University of Tasmania including Phillip Biggs, Shona Beswick and Angela Driver. University of Tasmania, Cradle Coast Campus Graphic design by Kelly Eijdenberg at Poco People.

TASMANIAN LEADERS ALUMNI SUB-COMMITTEE RUTH FORREST – Chair ANDY VAN EMMERIK – Congress Co-Convener (to July 2015) and Deputy Chair ANDREW KIDD REBECCA GREENWOOD – Congress Co-Convenor DON THOMSON – Membership Liaison Officer (from July 2015)

Until July 2015 MELINDA THOMAS BRENDAN CHARLES JANE FORREST – Secretary SUE ROBERTSON – Treasurer

From July 2015 BRADLEY TURNER JULIA CURTIS ALISON LAI – Secretary VANI WELLING – Congress Co-convenor

49 MS GILLIAN BISCOE – BOARD MEMBER TLI Gillian works with Brian Lewis co-designing and co-facilitating the TLP Residentials. Gillian BOARD is Executive Director of the Bellettes Bay Company Pty Ltd, is on the Tasmanian Government’s Honour Roll of Women, and MEMBERS is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the University of , and the University of California in San Francisco at undergraduate and master’s levels. Gillian has held several heads of government departments and other chief executive MS ANTHEA positions. She now consults locally, regionally, nationally and PRITCHARD globally on a range of policy, strategy, governance, leadership, – CHAIR AND management and organisational issues. In 2010 Gillian PUBLIC OFFICER was awarded the Sidney Sax medal for her outstanding Anthea is the General contribution to Australia’s health sector. Manager of the Salamanca Wharf Hotel, a boutique MR KIM EVANS apartment hotel in Hobart, – BOARD MEMBER owned and developed by Anthea and her husband Kim was appointed Secretary of in partnership with the Giameoses. Prior to this, the Department of State Growth she held the position of Group Marketing and Sales in September 2014. Kim has been Executive for Blundstone where she was responsible a Head of Agency in Tasmania for for product and market development across the group. nearly twenty years, and in his She has also been employed within the Department previous role, was the Secretary of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts, in of the Tasmanian Department of various roles, culminating in the position of Director Primary Industries, Parks, Water Antarctic Tasmania, Science and Research. Anthea was and Environment. He has over twenty years experience in the the National Marketing Manager for J. Boag & Son. management of Tasmania’s primary industries and resources. She is a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute, Kim currently represents the Government on a number of state and was awarded Tasmanian Marketer of the Year in and national boards and committees including the Transport 2007. She is also a Board member of the Royal Hobart and Infrastructure Senior Officials Committee, The Tasmanian Hospital Research Foundation and Big Monkey Theatre Planning Commission and the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Company. Studies. He is also the Chief Executive and Director of the Tasmanian Development Board and the State Government’s representative on the Board of Salmon Enterprises of Tasmania MR JOHN PERRY (SALTAS), a company established to assist the development – DEPUTY CHAIR of the Tasmanian salmon and trout industry. Kim is a graduate In 2014 John was appointed of the University of Tasmania where he completed his degree the Tasmanian Coordinator with honours, majoring in science. He is also a member of the General, whose office is Australian Institute of Company Directors. responsible for attracting investment, facilitating major projects and reducing MR MARK KELLEHER the regulatory burden – BOARD MEMBER for business in the State. (UNTIL JUNE 2015) Before taking on this role, John was based in New Mark is the Deputy CEO of the York as the Commercial Lead for the Atlantic Joint Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Business between American Airlines, British Airways, Co-operative Research Centre Iberia and Finnair. Prior to New York, John managed (ACE CRC). Prior to this, he was Europe Business Planning for American Airlines based the Secretary of the Department in London having joined the airline on their fast track of Economic Development, Tourism leadership program following completion of his MBA and the Arts from May 2009 to at the University of Cambridge in 2009. Before his April 2014. As part of this role he was a Director the Tasmanian masters, John was Head of Innovation and Enterprise Development and Resources Board, the Tourism Tasmania Board, for one of London’s largest universities, where he and and the Tasmanian Infrastructure Advisory Council. Preceding his team facilitated and developed the university’s this appointment he was Managing Director of Roaring 40s, a commercial activity. Prior to that career transition, he leading Australian-based renewable energy company developing was a senior corporate transactions lawyer with a and operating wind farms in Australia, China and India, from ‘top-10’ London-headquartered international law firm September 2005 until May 2009. During this time he was having earlier been a partner with a large Australasian also a board member of the Australian Clean Energy Council. firm. John co-founded and was the inaugural Chair of Previously, Mark was with Hydro Tasmania for approximately Tasmanian Leaders for eight years before stepping back twelve years. During that time he held a number of senior a little in 2014 and becoming the Deputy Chair. positions including General Manager Business Development and General Manager Corporate and held lead roles in major projects, such as the Tasmanian electricity industry restructure, and entry into the National Electricity Market.

50 MR BRIAN LEWIS MS GINNA – BOARD MEMBER WEBSTER (UNTIL DECEMBER – TREASURER 2015) Ginna is currently Deputy Brian works with the Secretary – Administration Tasmanian Leaders of Justice, Department of participants during the Justice. The Department Residentials of the program. provides services to The rest of the time he maintain and promote works in management rights and responsibilities, consulting across a range of industries and countries. resolve disputes, and contribute to the aim of achieving He has worked in management consulting since the late a safer and more inclusive society to benefit the 1980s across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors Tasmanian community as a whole. Previously, as Director in a range of industries in Australia, Great Britain, the of Community Corrections, Ginna was responsible for USA, Asia Pacific and New Zealand. Prior to consulting, the strategic direction of the organisation, which was he worked for a number of Australian Government to work with offenders to reduce re-offending and departments. Brian has a long term commitment to contribute to a safer Tasmania. From 2003 – 2006 Ginna leadership and management development that shows managed the transition from the old Risdon Prison to benefits for individuals, their organisations and society as the new Risdon Prison Complex. Ginna worked for a whole. He sees leadership in its broadest sense and not the Australian Customs Service from 1984 – 2002 in merely conferred by role or job. Hobart, Darwin, Sydney and . She worked for many years as a Detector Dog Handler before being appointed Inspector of the NSW Dog Unit, the largest MR MICHAEL SIMS unit in Australia. Just prior to leaving Customs Ginna – BOARD MEMBER was responsible for the Drug Detection Technology (UNTIL JULY 2015) Training Unit, based in Canberra. During her time in Customs, Ginna travelled to Fiji, New Zealand, Canada, Michael has spent the USA and China in her capacity as both a trainer and a last ten years applying practitioner. Ginna is the inaugural Chair of the newly his training, auditing and merged Liviende Veranto, an organisation that supports management experience people living with a disability. Ginna is a graduate of the in the health sector to 2008 Tasmanian Leaders Program and is a past Chair of facilitate positive social the Alumni Sub-committee. and economic outcomes. Michael’s practical experience is balanced by his Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Certificate IV in MR ROB WOOLLEY Training and Assessment and a Master of Business – BOARD MEMBER Administration from the University of Tasmania. To Rob is Chair of two publicly maintain his critical thinking skills Michael has returned listed companies. Bellamy’s to the University of Tasmania where he lectures within Australia Ltd, an organic the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics. baby food company, and Michael is a graduate of the 2010 Tasmanian Leaders TasFoods Ltd, a recently Program. He has a strong sense of social responsibility announced branded and maintains a high level of community activity through food company. Both Skillsbank, Thinkbank and as a member of the Wellspring Companies are based in Anglican Church Parish Council. Launceston. Following a merger with Webster Limited during 2015 Rob retired as the Chair of Tandou Ltd. Tandou was a publicly listed, water investment and agri DR DON THOMSON business based on the Murray Darling river system. – BOARD MEMBER His other board role is as Non-Executive Director of (FROM DECEMBER Forestry Tasmania, a Tasmanian Government business 2015) enterprise. Rob’s previous roles include: Founding Chair Based in North West of Freycinet Coast Financial Services Ltd, a Bendigo Tasmania, Don is a Community Bank on the East Coast of Tasmania, Chair Registered Landscape of the Tasmanian Forests and Forest Industry Council, Architect and has a PhD Managing Director of Webster’s Ltd a listed agri and in Human Geography horticultural company, and a partner in Deloitte. and Rural Sociology. He combines these diverse qualifications to offer specialised research, policy and program design and evaluation services to government, industry and non-government organisations around Australia. Don’s research skills and ‘design thinking’ methodologies enable him to help his clients develop and implement programs and policies to achieve positive economic, social and environmental outcomes in landscape and resource management. Don is a recent TLP graduate.

51 TASMANIAN LEADERS ALUMNI SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE

Congratulations to the This past year, we again delivered the successful graduates of the 2015 ‘StLukesHealth Lunch with a Leader’ series. I acknowledge Tasmanian Leaders Program and thank St.LukesHealth for their generous financial and we warmly welcome support of these events. We have also commenced our them to the Tasmanian ‘Breakfast with a Leader’ series in the North West Coast Leaders’ family. 2015 with four amazing speakers. In 2016 we are expanding has provided program the Lunch with a Leader series and are trialling holding participants many amazing the event on the third of every month, which fall on and challenging experiences. different days of the week, to offer members with varying Experiences that I am sure commitments the opportunity to attend. We would like have also been rewarding. We look forward to the TLP to sincerely thank those who coordinated these events in 2015 participants’ ongoing engagement with the inspiring 2015: Andrew Pitt in Launceston, Louise Mills in Hobart, group of Tasmanians that comprise the Tasmanian and Cheryl Fuller and Sue Robertson in the North West. Leaders Alumni (TLA). The TLA is now so busy that it needs its own newsletter, The TLA continues to grow and is diverse in terms of which in 2015 was published monthly. This publication background, location, demographics, skills and experience. contains information about the busy calendar of Alumni Importantly, we all share a common purpose and desire: events, graduate success stories and more. It promises to to make Tasmania a better place to live and work. We be bigger and better than ever in 2016. can and will achieve this, as we participate personally and professionally in Tasmania’s future. 2015 saw some changes to our wonderful team at the Tasmanian Leaders office. Natalie Hayes left to take on The TLA wishes to acknowledge the very sad passing of other employment opportunities and we thank her for Nathan McDonald. We recognise Nathan’s contribution all her hard work for the TLA. General Manager, Angela to the 2015 program and extend our sincere Driver recently returned from maternity leave following condolences to Nathan’s family, friends and colleagues. the arrival of Otis’ little sister, Ida. We thank Ange for her ongoing work with the TLA. We warmly welcome Piia The TLA Sub-Committee was formed following the Wirsu and Tracey Tasker to the team who have hit the graduation of the first TLP group in 2007. Then, as now, ground running providing support in the administration it was formed with the aim of sustaining the involvement of member benefits and projects with TLI and TLA to of graduates in ways which complement the aims maximise benefits for all. and objectives of the program and provide ongoing opportunities for professional and personal growth. We Our major annual event, the 2015 Tasmanian Leaders continue to engage with members to seek input to and Alumni Congress was an outstanding success. This support for our future strategic direction. two day event provided an opportunity for Alumni to connect and reconnect with other graduates, undertake The recently revised TLA membership structure, varied professional and personal development and including a tiered membership from 2015, ensures every expand their knowledge. The 2015 Congress was held graduate automatically becomes an Alumni member and in Hobart and was again preceded by a fantastic field receives member benefits and opportunities. Those who trip, this time to the Huon Valley. We acknowledge and choose can also become financial members to access thank Rebecca Greenwood and Andy van Emmerik, Co- additional opportunities for networking, professional and Congress Convenors, and Susan Moore who organised personal development at reduced rates, and in many the field trip, for all the hard work they put into designing cases no cost. Financial membership directly enhances and delivering the Congress. We also thank Steve Willing our capacity to provide and facilitate member benefits for his significant contribution and the small team of and engagement. In partnership with the Tasmanian dedicated assistants who worked with Andy and Rebecca Leaders Inc. Board we continue to strive to maximise to make the Congress such a success. The Congress member benefits and are looking forward to our full included presentations of the 2014 TLP Learning Set program of activity in 2016 and hope TLP9 will join us. projects and the announcement of the 2015 Tasmanian The current Alumni Sub-Committee comprises Ruth Leaders Alumni Leadership Award winner, which Forrest, Andy van Emmerik, Rebecca Greenwood, Alison this year went to Alice Percy. This award was jointly Lai, Don Thomson, Julia Curtis, Vani Welling, Brad Turner sponsored by Regional Development Australia (RDA) and Andrew Kidd. I sincerely thank the members of the Tasmania and Metro Tasmania. I thank RDA Tasmania current and past sub-committees who continue to work CEO Craig Perkins and Metro Tasmania CEO Stuart tirelessly together to ensure members receive value from Wiggins for their generous sponsorship of this award their membership. I also wish to thank the many Alumni (both graduates of the TLP). who are not members of the Sub-Committee but In October, the TLA again hosted a highly successful support our work. There have been many who, during Dinner with the Premier, with Hon MP, the year have given their time, expertise and ideas to in Hobart. This event, re-badged In Conversation with assist and enhance the work of the Sub-Committee and the Premier, to better reflect the nature of the event, our activities. was held at the Henry Jones Art Hotel and attended by Alumni and TLI Board members. The Premier delivered

52 an insightful presentation focussed on the Government’s leadership with diverse expertise and experience that response to family violence. Following this, the Premier can assist in the development of policy and enhance was joined by Senior Sergeant Rebecca Davis who has Tasmania’s future. had a long involvement in the ‘Safe at Home’ area of law enforcement. Mark Thomas facilitated an enlightening 2015 also saw the vision of Sub-Committee member and interesting conversation between the Premier, Sen. Julia Curtis for a TLA funded scholarship to assist at least Sergeant Davis and guests, exploring the topical issue of one Tasmanian per year to undertake the Tasmanian family violence, for which we thank him. The Premier also Leaders Program come to fruition. Crowd-funding was took questions outside of this topic allowing guests to used to raise the target of $6,000. The decision was engage in issues of relevance to them. Feedback from this made by the selection panel to award funds to two exclusive event was excellent and we look forward to 2016 TLP participants to assist them in undertaking offering the event again in 2016. the program. We congratulate Daryl Connelly from Change Mob and Monica Plunkett from Halibut Creative Opportunities for participation in community leadership on being awarded the inaugural TLA Change Maker and meaningful engagement with policy makers in Scholarship. Thanks must go to Julia Curtis for working Government are also provided through the work of the so hard to see this scholarship supported and made TLA Sub-Committee. The Chair of TLI, Anthea Pritchard available. Thank you also to all Alumni who contributed in and I have continued discussions and communication a very tangible ‘giving back’ to the TLP. with the Premier and his office, exploring ways in which the Government can access and utilise the wealth of Graduates of the 2015 Tasmanian Leaders Program knowledge and experience that the TLA network has no doubt feel proud of the personal and professional to assist in positively progressing Tasmania. This has growth and achievements that have been part of this resulted in an opportunity for Alumni to directly engage exciting year. The TLA welcomes you and assures you; with Ministers in policy discussions, assisting in fulfilling this is not the end but rather another beginning, and the vision of Tasmanian Leaders. We continue to work there will be many more opportunities for growth. The towards other opportunities, including a Thinkbank, to Tasmanian Leaders’ family will support and encourage provide input into Government policy. This is a unique the future opportunities that present to each and every opportunity and we thank the Premier, his Ministers one of us as we grow and continue to contribute to the and senior staff for their recognition of the amazing future of Tasmania and the broader community, in big and resource the TLA is and for their willingness to engage small ways. Together we can and will make a difference. directly with Tasmanian Leaders. This is an important demonstration that the TLA is a voice that is respected RUTH FORREST and recognised by Government and the community. Chair, Alumni Sub-Committee The TLA is being recognised as a source of thoughtful

53 take impact and outcome evaluations for impact and outcome evaluations for take er two residential style Thinkbank initiatives using a Thinkbank initiatives residential style er two elop networks with other leadership programs elop supporting processes and frameworks to (i.e. Leadership WA and Leaders Institute of South WA Leadership (i.e. Thinkbank initiatives Australia) in relation to marketing and the successful promotion, enable Tasmanian within the Thinkbank initiatives recognition of community Deliv variety of methodologies and facilitators Under Thinkbank participants (TLA) and users (key both stakeholders) Dev Dev

THINKBANK • with is interested an organisation or are involved If you you Thinkbank Leaders Tasmanian more about the in knowing on tracey. Tasker Tracey activities please email Project Leader [email protected]. • • Thinkbank is an initiative designed to engage Tasmanian Tasmanian designed to engage Thinkbank is an initiative Alumni in critical Leadersconversations positive facilitate that It consists of participatory future. Tasmania’s change for conversations graduates in which our the theories apply gained from learned they have and the knowledge they have It operates in an atmosphere TLP in a practical context. the space. and positive safe a creative, providing of openness, participantsThis allows to practice and hone their skills in advancing while and communication analysis critical thinking, in critical discoursepublic involvement stakeholder and key concepts and issues, By exploring complex ideas, issues. Thinkbank participants gain new insight and perspective, Tasmania. while contributing to a brighter future for Our commitment to diversity our graduates ensures have and come vocations experiences, contrastingbackgrounds, fertilethe group This makes for ground Tasmania. from across conversationsnew and also the ideal group to test robust explore new approaches challenge traditional thinking, ideas, insight and understanding broaden of and processes, solutions. complex issues and devise innovative Leaders was successful in being Tasmanian During 2015 Rural a Foundation for & Regional Renewal grantawarded to support and implementation of development the ongoing by A discussion paper was developed Thinkbank initiatives. Alumni Sub-committee and additional Leaders Tasmanian the to implement these ideas and been employed staff have Thinkbank initiatives evaluate the process and impact of forward. moving ______Thinkbank will: In 2016, • keting of the online keting tunities to connect Skillsbank (and the standing of the value and contribution ve currencyve of Skillsbank information ve functionality of the online Graduate Search, functionality of the online Graduateve Search,

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54 SKILLSBANK • are looking with, or an organisation are involved you If you, find the will help you right assistance in these areas we for Each project is individually project. TLP graduate your for monitored and supported the Project Leader. by negotiated, For more information email skillsbank@tasmanianleaders. org.au. • • • During 2016 we will be implementing numerous quality During will be implementing numerous 2016 we and activities to Skillsbank to: improvements • Skillsbank provides high level volunteer services volunteer high level Skillsbank provides and expertise not-for-profit groups and to community organisations to support their successful development volunteersThe enthusiastic and professional and impact. are drawn from the graduates of our program as part of Tasmanian their ongoing commitment to contribute to the community. knowledge, a wide rangeSkillsbank volunteers of skills, have interests and experiences industries across many and can be applied to they Through Skillsbank, sectors. including leadershipcommunity of avenues via a number speaking, guest board or committee membership, mentorships support and specialised or advice. focus seen a specific 2015 Skillsbank projects have on mentorships positions for and board/committee Speak Out, Theatre, organisations such as Big Monkey and a fledgling migrant leadershipVeranto program Lifeline, Alumni to match our also continue We YoungMile. called graduatesTLP in a and Leadership Champions with new mentorship capacity. ______JANE BOWLES TLP8 GRADUATION DINNER The TLP8 Graduation Dinner was held at the Country Club Launceston on Saturday, 28 February, 2015.

55 GRADUATES ON150820 THE LGAT_Dion GO Lester_Proofs 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’ve been up to in 2015 and how they think the TLP has shaped their choices and pathways.

Recipient of the Tasmanian Leaders Alumni Outstanding Leadership Award 2015:

ALICE PERCY TLP 2014 CEO, Secretary & Co-Founder, Sprout RENEE DION LESTER Alice, a graduate of the 2014 ANDERSON TLP 2009 Tasmanian Leaders Program TLP 2007 and the driving force behind Policy Director, Sprout Tasmania, received the General Manager, Local Government Tasmanian Leaders Alumni Pumphouse Point Association of Tasmania Outstanding Leadership 2015 was a year of Award 2015, following several new experiences 2015 was a big year nominations. The award strove and opportunities for Dion. In addition to recognise her tireless work for Renee. She was to continuing with his in the leadership field. She It was an absolute honour to given the amazing Masters in Applied has volunteered with NRM receive the TLA Outstanding opportunity to start Anthropology and South Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Award and to receive the acknowledgement from my up, and manage chasing his two small Reference Group, and helped peers. Without Tasmanian Leaders (with partner Josh) children around, he raise funds for Street Swags, I wouldn’t have expanded Sprout Pumphouse Point, took on the new Dogs Home Tasmania, Speak to be a board of ten with five the boutique hotel at challenge of being Up! Stay Chatty and Cancer subcommittees. I also wouldn’t Lake St Clair. It was a Policy Director of the Council of Tasmania – all on have had time to reflect and come complete u-turn from Local Government top of her role with Sprout up with ideas such as the Sprout her HR career (and was Association of and a full time job at the Producers Program. her first introduction Tasmania (LGAT). The University of Tasmania! We My key learnings from the TLP into the hospitality move has come after congratulate Alice on the were: industry!). It was a year almost eleven years award and her ongoing LGAT_Dion Lester002 1) Work is not just about your of learning, challenges, as Principal Planner contributions to making career progression. It is important new experiences and at the consulting firm Tasmania a healthier place. to work in an organisation where the chance to work pitt&sherry. In his new Sprout is a not-for-profit your values match, where staff in one of the most role he oversees the organisation that is dedicated to are supported and encouraged to beautiful parts of the grow, where you enjoy working policy functions of supporting small and start-up State. A good example LGAT, which includes food producers in Tasmania. with your team and most of all you can have fun! of saying ‘yes’ when new anything from cat Tony Scherer and I founded opportunities knock! Sprout in late 2011 as we saw 2) Ensure you have a work/life management through there was a lack of support for the balance. The biggest thing I took to planning reform. smaller sized food producers in 3) You can learn the most from away from my time in It is coming on seven years Tasmania; the market gardeners failure. Turn failures into the Tasmanian Leaders since I undertook the TLP and value-added producers. These positives. Program was the people I and what is remarkable is producers work hard to drive met – both the participants 4) Ask questions. Have the the continual influence it their businesses; working in the and the broader network confidence to ask. has on my day to day life. ground during the day, while of speakers and business Many people undertake a marketing and managing their 5) It is not about what you do but champions. I can course of study or program finances by night. We wanted who you are. confidently call every of leadership and gain to gather together a group of 6) Be yourself but be aware of your person I met on the a lot of knowledge in skilled volunteers to support these weaknesses and work on them. program a friend, and the process, but once the producers; farmers, chefs, grocery know that at any time – 7) You can’t do everything by program is finished often store owners, financial planners, even nine years later! – I yourself. Several heads are far slip back into old habits. lawyers, marketing, branding and can contact any one of better than one. Sprout Tasmania I think the TLP is different communications experts. them for advice, support volunteers (past and present) from this for many people or just a chat over wine. (including me) in the 2015 was a very busy year for plus our two Project Managers Many professional and sense that it provides Sprout. We crowdfunded for our are all from incredibly diverse personal decisions have participants with a greater Fork to Fork online marketplace, backgrounds and have diverse been made on the back of personal insight (warts successfully completed the first skills and come up with the a conversation with one of and all!) and as such year of the Sprout Producers best ideas. There is no way the the amazing professionals allows you to continually Program and held our third Cross organisation would be where it is who are involved in the reflect on your behaviours Pollinate conference. In 2016, we today without them. TLP! and practice. are launching Fork to Fork!

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LGAT_Dion Lester003 Page: 1 COREY POPPY FAY FRANCES PRATT NAOMI WALSH ALISON LAI PETERSON TLP 2011 TLP 2012 TLP 2014 TLP 2014 TLP 2009 Research Services State Manager Corporate Services Project Manager, Sustainability Manager, University – Business and Finance Department of Manager, University of Tasmania Development Manager, Venarchie Health and Human of Tasmania In July 2015 Poppy and Performance, Contracting Services Community Services, Corey’s efforts to Fay was appointed to Naomi was awarded In 2015, Alison ensure the University the role of Research Anglicare Tasmania Inc. the 2015 Telstra debuted as a journalist, is a sustainability Services Manager for Business Women’s mentored in the leader in the sector the Northern Research For the first part of Tasmania Corporate Hobart City Mission’s and in Tasmania was Hub at the University 2015 Frances decided & Private winner and Small Steps Program acknowledged in of Tasmania. Poppy to dedicate her time received a Tasmanian and the Smith Family’s 2015 when he was leads a passionate to non-work pursuits, Government Board iTrack mentoring recognised with the and motivated team family and friends Diversity scholarship, program, and acted on Tasmania award for to provide research after moving on from which recognised the board of Advocacy Improving Planning support for the her role as CEO of St her leadership role Tasmania. The Institute and Practices, for campuses in Launceston Vincent de Paul Society and contribution to of Public Administration implementing the and Cradle Coast. Tasmania after nine business, industry Australia (Tasmanian University’s Sustainable With a strong focus on years. In September, and the Tasmanian Division) recognised Transport Strategy delivering a service that Frances accepted a community and her Alison’s contribution to 2012-2016, and an delights, and supporting role with Anglicare role as an advocate for Sport and Recreation Australian Teaching research growth and Tasmania as Project women. Naomi not Tasmania, naming her Award for Programs outcomes that will Manager for strategic only emphasises the as the 2015 Public that Enhance benefit Tasmania, their projects across the contribution of women Sector Professional of Learning from the team motto is: ‘We are state, primarily focussed in the workplace, to the Year. In December, . Commonwealth here to help’ on the redevelopment ensure individuals Alison was also the Office of Learning and The TLP experience of the structure and are valued, but also only Tasmanian State Teaching. Corey is also continues to have a service delivery model educates leaders Service employee into his second term on lasting impact on me within Community and works to change awarded a Tasmanian the University Council. both personally and Services. In December, perceptions. Government Board professionally. My fellow My TLP experience has Frances moved into Diversity Scholarship, TLP graduates – both from In 2015 I set out to apply been critical to my most a newly created role recognising her my year and others – have the inspiration and recent successes, through provided a wonderful and for the organisation’s momentum I got from company directorship providing a platform to supportive network and Community Services as the Tasmanian Leaders potential. effectively learn from many have become firm State Manager, Business Program. The TLP was setbacks and challenges, The TLP was a turning friends. The balance of instrumental in building which underpins my Development and point for me. It helped theoretical and practical my confidence; giving personal and professional Performance. me better understand experiences provided by me the tools to face resilience in a time how I could, simply put, the TLP, and the time For me a lasting impact challenges and keep of national and local ‘be a better version of spent on understanding from the TLP is trusting work in perspective. I uncertainty for both myself’. The people and self and others, are lessons myself enough to take value the strength of the my professional focus the learnings from the TLP I reflect on regularly in my risks and do what feels relationships built during (sustainability) and my have helped me develop workplace. right for me. While the TLP, continuing chosen sector (higher a much stronger sense of daunting, I found taking my leadership journey education). Having TLP who I would like to be, and twelve months away with support and ‘membership’ also has a clearer understanding from a career focus was ongoing development a ‘value resonance’ in of how and where I a rewarding growth opportunities. leadership circles across experience and was also can contribute to my Tasmania and sectors. a lot of fun. It was a community. challenge to make another leap by accepting the career opportunity that presented later in the year. However, it’s an exciting new role that builds on my ongoing learnings and I really look forward to seeing where it goes. Both of these recent experiences have supported me to approach this next year with perspective and confidence.

57 TLP GRADUATES

2007 – TLP1 RENEE ANDERSON MAREE FUDGE SUZANNE MARTIN SANDIE SILVA General Manager Principal Veterinarian Manager Change and Pumphouse Point RDS Partners Pty Ltd Communication ZACH MCARTHUR Hydro Tasmania JANINE ARNOLD KIROS HIRUY Principal CEO Senior Consultant WHK MICHELLE SWALLOW Carers Australia RDS Partners Director LOUISE MILLS Leadership and Change TIM BISHOP CHRISTOPHER JOHN Deputy Director State Consultants Pty Ltd Personal Assistant / Chief Executive Officer Service Management Business Development United Synergies Ltd. Office JASON UNWIN CBT Engineering Department of Priemier Managing Director WAYNE JOHNSON and Cabinet Workforce Health JULIA CURTIS Administrator of the Assessors Principal Magistrates Court, IAN NELSON Curtis & Associates Tasmania Principal DEIDRE WILSON Department of Justice Ian Nelson Consulting General Manager ANDREW FROST Corporate SErvices Manager Parking GLENN JOYCE JOHN RALPH Division Operations and Carr Villa Proprietor Musician Department of Primary Memorial Park Glenn A Joyce The Bagpipe Guy Industries, Parks, Water Launceston City Council and Environment TOM LEWIS Director RDS Partners Pty Ltd

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

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 Business Improvement Principal Network Leader Director Business Executive Director Professional Department of Education Development Christian Schools Tasmania Cancer Council Tasmania SHERRI RING JANET CARTY ZAC MCGEE Business Owner/Manager Manager Education and ANGELA DRIVER Production Manager Energy Health Concepts Professional Development General Manager Spring Bay Seafoods Ambulance Tasmania, Tasmanian Leaders NARELLE SMITH Department of Health ANDREW MOORE Manager Population and Human Services JENNY EDIS Principal Health Equity Founder and Community Department of Education Department of Health AMANDA CASTRAY Engagement / and Human Services Manager, Southern Infrastructure Committee MEGAN MORSE Expansion Project Member General Manager Business STUART WIGGINS University of Tasmania Harvest Launceston Improvement Services Chief Executive Officer Community Farmers’ Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd BRENDAN CHARLES Market Executive General MARK PARSSEY STEVE WILLING Manager, Business JASON HAY Business Development Facilitator & coach Excellence Operations Manager and ICT Integration Growth in Mind RACT Klimate Solutions Dept. of State Growth

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

59 2011 – TLP5 IAN ADAMS POPPY FAY BRETT MCDERMOTT JAMES SUGDEN Chief Operating Officer Research Services Senior Manager Director Southern Cross Care Manager, Regional KPMG Sugden & Gee (Tas) Inc. Development University of Tasmania DEAN MUNDEY MELINDA THOMAS LUCY BYRNE Independent Consultant Community Learning Senior Project Manager RUTH FORREST Self-employed Coordinator (Regional Development) Member for Murchison LINC Tasmania University of Tasmania Tasmanian Legislative WAYNE MURRAYLEE Council HR Manager Southern CATHY TONKIN SIMON CHANDLER Operations Nurse Unit Manager Asset and Infrastructure NICK HADDOW JBS Australia Royal Hobart Hospital Manager Managing Director Launceston Airport Bruny Island Cheese Co. GUY ROBERTSON JO TUBB Owner Field Officer for the AMANDA DALY STEVE HENTY Mount Gnomon Farm Northern Midlands Senior Analyst, Policy & Finance and Simplot Australia Research Communications Manager MARTHA ROBSON Department of Health Net Sea Freight – Registrar JULIE WADDINGTON and Human Services Tasmania Pty Ltd Mental Health Tribunal, Freelance Department of Justice Self Employed PHILLIP DEWIS MICHAEL KELLY Senior Account Manager, Deputy CEO ALAN ROSEVEAR MARK WATSON Commercial Products Relationships Australia General Manager Campus Manager Division Tasmania Tasmanet Pty Ltd Community Training Harvey Norman Australia JILL MAXWELL JOHN ROWLAND CEO General Manager, Business Sexual Assault Support Development and Service Performance Anglicare Tasmania Inc.

2012 – TLP6 LUCINDA BRAY MATTHEW HUBBARD BEN MAYNARD STEWART SHARPLES Senior Consultant General Manager General Manager – Assistant Director, Font PR Airport Maintenance Operations Economic Policy Branch Services Grange Resources Treasury and Finance JANE FORREST Owner/Director DAVID HUGO MARK MILLHOUSE GINA SIDHU Manage More Senior Civil Engineer Projects Manager A/g Director pitt&sherry Vos Construction Australian Bureau of CHERYL FULLER Statistics Training Program ELEANOR JAMES SHARON PITTAWAY Administrator Director Learning Designer TRACEY TASKER Productivity Improvers Walsh Day James Mihal Swinburne Online Project Leader Pty Tasmanian Leaders KATE GRADY FRANCES PRATT Manager – Marketing, MARGIE JENKIN Project Manager – Service PAX TAYLOR Communications and Fundraiser Development and Project Manager Fundraising Environmental Defenders Improvement VEC Civil Engineering Guide Dogs Tasmania Office Anglicare Tasmania Project Manager ALLAN WALSH JOHN HOOPER Volunteering Tasmania SUE ROBERTSON Senior Case Manager Executive Officer Clinical Nurse Educator Australian Financial Neighbourhood Houses GAYLE JOHNSTON Tasmanian Health Security Authority Tasmania Inc (formerly Department Manager, Organisation – North TACH) Legal Services West SIMON WIGGINS TasWater Director TODD HOUSTEIN LISA RUDD Avidity Training and Executive Officer ROSALIE MARTIN Community Development Development Sustainable Living Tasmania Managing Director/Senior Officer Clinician Glenorchy City Council Speech Pathology Tasmania

60 2013 – TLP7 DANIELLE CAMPBELL ADAM DICKENSON DANNY JOHNSON NADINE OZOLS Freelance Executive Director Healthy Together Program Independent consultant, Elverton Pastoral Pty Ltd ANDREW KIDD Coordinator social research Enterprise Solutions May Shaw Health Centre KYLIE EASTLEY Architect Inc RICHARD CASSIDY Senior Arts Consultant Telstra Corporation Team Leader – Civil/ Kylie Eastley Consultancy LEANNE SHERRIFF Structural RIKKI MAWAD Senior consultant pitt&sherry SAKURA FRANZ Lecturer & Researcher Macquarie Franklin Policy Analyst Tasmania Law Reform STELLA COOK Department of Premier Institute (TLRI)/University JOANNA SIEJKA Vice Consul (Immigration) and Cabinet of Tasmania CEO Australian Consulate- Youth Network of General, Guangzhou MATTHEW SUSAN MOORE Tasmania (Dept of Immigration & GEOGHEGAN Director, Public Relations Border Protection) CEO Gartner ERIN SMALLBON Megavar Pty Ltd Registered Nurse RACHAEL COX TIMOTHY MOSS Calvary Health Care Manager Design and REBECCA Associate Professor Tasmania Deliver, Electrical Engineer GREENWOOD (Education) & Deputy Renewable Energy Commercial Leader Director, Teacher BRADLEY TURNER Jacobs Megavar Pty Ltd Education Risk Manager Swinburne University of Hydro Tasman TIM CUBIT RICHARD INGRAM Technology Project Manager NRM Executive Officer Hazel Bros Cradle Coast Authority PAUL NIVEN Hub Director KAY CUELLAR RICHARD JAMES Fonterra Manager Integrated Principal Design Engineer Offender Management TasWater Tasmania Prison Service

2014 – TLP8 MARTIN ANDERSON CLAIRE JONES ANDREW PITT DON THOMSON Managing Director Manager Manager Director, Principal Ionata Digital Relationships Australia Neil Pitt’s Pty Ltd Consultant Landscape & Social ANNA BALMFORTH ALISON LAI ANYA READING Research Pty Ltd Program Officer, Project Manager, Strategic Senior Lecturer in Community Programs Projects Geophysics MIKE THOMSON Housing Tasmania Department of Health University of Tasmania General Manager and Human Services Operations LOLA COWLE MISTY SANDERSON Petuna Pty Ltd Senior Executive Officer SHAWN LEE Marketing Tasmanian Community Manager Integrated Care Sea To Summit JAMES VERSTEEGEN Fund Service Business Services Manager THO-N SCOTT SCHILG ArPM ANTONY DECK Operations Manager Senior Policy Officer VANI N. WELLING NRM North AINSTIE WAGNER Department of Premier General Manager Executive Chef and Cabinet Centre for Australian PETE SMITH Office of the Governor Industry Director, Heritage CRAIG EMMETT Tasmania NAOMI WALSH Production Manager GLEN O’KEEFE DPIPWE Corporate Services & Hydro Tasmania Manager Employment Finance Manager Programs and Quality M’LYNDA STUBBS Venarchie Contracting BEN HART Colony 47 Inc. Centre Leader Manager – Devonport Department of Education THOMAS WINDSOR Office ALICE PERCY Managing Director pitt&sherry Funding Team Leader Coverall Security University of Tasmania

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