Women in Procurement Leadership Summit 2015 Key Advice and Strategies for Enhancing the Leadership Effectiveness and Career Advancement of Women in Procurement FEATURED SPEAKERS Coretta Bessi Chief Procurement Officer NBN Advice to my Younger Self David Henchliffe Chief Procurement Officer Santos Jane Olsen Chief Procurement Officer Department of Treasury and Finance Ian Finlay Chief Procurement Officer Coles Lisa Williams Chief Procurement Officer Public Transport Victoria Philip Chalkley Chief Procurement Officer Department of Justice and Regulation Kelly Irwin Head of Procurement Australia and New Zealand Holcim Pty Ltd Lynn Penny Group General Manager Procurement Mirvac Thomai Veginis Director Procurement Telstra Emily Hall Head of Procurement and Corporate Services Transurban Kirsten McFall General Manager Procurement Myer Donna Ashton Executive Director Contracting Victoria, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group Department of Defence Molley Qi Manager Procurement and Contracts City of Melbourne Juliana Tiong Director, Procurement and Business Operations Victoria University Tehara Wickham Head of Procurement Governance and Engagement National Australia Bank Alba Chliakhtine Director Procurement Health Purchasing Victoria Dr. Sara Cullen Managing Director The Cullen Group Fellow University of Melbourne and Research Associate London School of Economics Mei Ouw Georgia Ellis Leadership Strategy Specialist Blue Chip Minds Sanaz Mirzabegian Assistant Secretary Procurement and Contracts Branch Department of Immigration and Border Protection PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY: Summit 21 & 22 July 2015 Post-Summit Workshop 23 July 2015 Crowne Plaza Melbourne EXPLORE Advice from successful Procurement executives Skills and strategies for effective leadership and career progression Embracing the transition from specialist to leader Developing your authentic leadership style EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS Book and Pay by 23 April 2015 to receive an additional Value Plus Discount! Phone: +61 2 8239 9700 Fax: +61 2 8239 9777 www.liquidlearning.com.au Booking Code - I Skills and Strategies for Leadership Success Day One 21 July 2015 2015 Theme: ‘Advice to my younger self’ What do you know now that you wish you had known then? This is the question we have posed to some of the most senior women in Procurement in Australia. These inspirational senior executives will reflect on their career journeys - the challenges they have faced, the opportunities they have seized and the lessons they have learnt, to impart advice to women aspiring to achieve professional and personal success and satisfaction. 8.30 - 8.55 Registration and Morning Coffee 8.55 - 9.00 Official Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair 9.00 - 9.35 OPENING KEYNOTE CASE STUDY “Embrace change and master resilience to achieve success” Women aspiring to senior leadership positions will inevitably be required to navigate and lead through a variety of changes and challenging situations. Jane firmly believes that it is her resilience and willingness to embrace change that has lead her on the path to CPO. Today she will reflect on her career journey to discuss: • Finding your voice and following your passions • Being the change you want to see in the world • Enduring and overcoming personal and professional challenges • Mastering resilience and building a foundation for success Dr. Sara Cullen Managing Director The Cullen Group Fellow University of Melbourne Research Associate London School of Economics 11.30 - 11.45 Questions and Discussion 11.45 - 12.20 CASE STUDY “Establish mutually beneficial mentoring relationships to progress your career and support others in their development” Successful women don’t discount the value and impact that a supportive mentor can have in aiding their professional development. Across her career in both law and Procurement, Sanaz has championed and established mentoring programmes and recognises the benefits for organisations and individuals. Reflecting on her own experience as a mentor and mentee she will discuss: • Encouraging positive relationships with senior leaders • Cultivating a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship • Establishing mentoring programmes to support aspiring leaders Sanaz Mirzabegian Assistant Secretary Procurement and Contracts Branch Department of Immigration and Border Protection 12.20 - 12.35 Questions and Discussion 12.35 - 1.35 Networking Lunch 1.35 - 2.35 Jane Olsen Chief Procurement Officer Department of Treasury and Finance 9.35 - 9.50 Procurement is one of Australia’s fastest growing professions and Procurement professionals are increasingly valued by organisations for their contribution to managing risks, cutting costs and unlocking value. Procurement has transformed from a back-office, process driven activity to a critical part of an organisation’s success. This panel of experts will discuss how to advocate for Procurement as a profession and for your own place at the executive level: • Key advice and strategies for getting a seat at the senior executive table • Demonstrating your value as a Procurement professional • Positioning Procurement as a critical contributor to organisational success Questions and Discussion 9.50 - 10.20 CASE STUDY “Improve your executive appeal by broadening your horizons” Executive appeal and career advancement are anchored upon skills and leadership attributes developed through exposure to a diverse array of challenging experiences. Broadening your experiences and straying from linear pathways to the top can allow you to seize critical career development opportunities, develop key relationships and gain critical competencies. Thomai will discuss: • Seeking opportunities in diverse areas • Building your business expertise and knowledge • The value of “generalist” experience Philip Chalkley Chief Procurement Officer Department of Justice and Regulation Juliana Tiong Director, Procurement and Business Operations Victoria University Ian Finlay Chief Procurement Officer Coles Lisa Williams Chief Procurement Officer Public Transport Victoria Thomai Veginis Director Procurement Telstra 10.20 - 10.35 Questions and Discussion 10.35 - 10.55 Morning Tea 10.55 - 11.30 EXPERT COMMENTARY Leadership profiles - What do Procurement leaders look like? Dr Sara Cullen is one of the most experienced practitioners, and researchers, in contracting and Procurement in Australia and an internationally recognised expert. Recently, she has collected data about the profiles of 1600+ people in the contracts and Procurement area from graduates to executives. Today, she will report on: • The gender divide and the Procurement divide • The challenges facing women in Procurement • Becoming a leader - not only as an executive, but also within Procurement’s stakeholder groups • The fast track from graduate to CPO INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION Communicating your value as a Procurement professional 2.35 - 3.10 CASE STUDY “Expand your leadership skillset through pursuing opportunities inside and outside of the workplace” Many successful women are able to recognise and embrace the opportunities provided by volunteering on boards and committees. Often these roles enable leaders to follow their passions at the same time as developing key leadership competencies that will benefit them in their day-to-day roles. Ms Alba Chliakhtine is responsible for HPV’s annual sourcing program, valued at close to $600 million and outside of work she is involved in not-for-profit organisations in the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) sector. Explore: • Identifying and pursuing opportunities to join boards and PLUS WORKSHOP! VALUE PLUS DISCOUNT Plus One Separately Bookable Full-Day Workshop on 23 July 2015 Receive up to $400 off registration if you register and pay by 23 April 2015 s in Procurement committees • Making time to follow your passions outside of the office • Developing your leadership skillset Alba Chliakhtine Director Procurement Health Purchasing Victoria 3.10 - 3.25 Questions and Discussion 3.25 - 3.40 Afternoon Tea 3.40 - 4.15 EXPERT COMMENTARY “Your leadership mindset is everything” Day Two 22 July 2015 8.30 - 8.55 Morning Coffee 8.55 - 9.00 Opening Remarks from the Chair 9.00 - 9.35 OPENING CASE STUDY “You don’t have to be aggressive to progress you can carve your own path” Aspiring leaders often feel like they must conform to a certain model of behaviour in order to lead effectively. Kelly challenges that idea and has maintained her own style throughout her career progression. Over the past 4 years at Holcim, Kelly has grown a team from 3 to 40 members which was recently awarded the Internal Customer Excellence award by the CEO of Holcim. Kelly will discuss: • Embracing your strengths - You don’t have to fit the mould to succeed • Strategies to ensure maximised team engagement and aligned workplace vision • Creating strong and supportive teams to achieve organisational goals The key difference between good and great leaders is your mindset. As a leader you have the responsibility to be careful about the image and attitude you wish to portray to your team and organisation. Being aware of your personal branding, the perception of others and your own emotions will contribute to your leadership success. Georgia will explore: • Self-awareness and understanding your mindset • How to bounce back, be fully present and be the leader you want to be • Leading through periods of change with positivity and resilience Georgia Ellis Leadership Strategy Specialist Blue Chip Minds 4.15 - 4.30 Questions and Discussion 4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair NETWORKING RECEPTION 4.30 - 5.30 Make the most of your Liquid Learning experience, join us to network over complimentary canapés and drinks Kelly Irwin Head of Procurement Australia and New Zealand Holcim Pty Ltd 9.35 - 9.50 Questions and Discussion 9.50 - 10.25 CASE STUDY “Know when you need to be a manager, and when you can lead your team to success” In progressing your career in Procurement, you will be faced with opportunities to both manage and lead teams to achieve your goals. The challenge is knowing when to be a manager and when to step into a leadership role. Successful executives are able to optimise both their leadership and management skills to create teams that are high-performing, resilient and successful. Lynn will discuss: • The differences between managers and leaders • Understanding when and how to transition from manager to leader • Key skills and attributes of great leaders Lynn Penny Group General Manager Procurement Mirvac 10.25 - 10.40 Questions and Discussion 10.35 - 10.55 Morning Tea 10.55 - 11.30 CASE STUDY “Take risks and seize opportunities to progress your career” Women in Leadership and Management Australasia is an online network developed to network, discuss and share ideas with other Women in Australasian Business Leadership and men who are wanting to help improve the current leadership imbalance. The WILMA network has been created as an initiative to help improve the conversation surrounding gender equality in leadership positions across Australasia. WILMA aims to bring you informative and insightful blog posts and the opportunity to connect with others through the online forum. All WILMA Members receive 10% off the Standard Rate Sign up today at www.wilma.net.au Career paths these days are anything but straight lines. To make the most of opportunities you need to take risks and rely on your ability to learn as you go. Molley’s career has taken her from Marketing Manager in Shenzhen, China to the Manager of Procurement and Contracts at the City of Melbourne. Molley will draw on her background to discuss: • The importance of lifelong learning • Taking risks to step up to the next level • Branching out to new areas to develop your skillset Molley Qi Manager Procurement and Contracts City of Melbourne 11.30 - 11.45 Questions and Discussion SUPER SAVER DISCOUNT EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Receive up to $300 off registration if you register and pay by 21 May 2015 Receive up to $150 off registration if you register and pay by 25 June 2015 Professional Development for Excellence in Women’s Leadership • Reflections on her career journey, what she knows now she wished she knew then • Critical experiences to develop your leadership capabilities • Understanding the value you bring as a female Procurement professional 11.45 - 12.10 CASE STUDY “Developing Excellence and Adding Value as a Procurement Leader” David has over 25 years’ experience as a supply chain professional. He served as an Army officer in a series of supply chain related roles, moved into Defence operational and contingency planning and then joined Santos as Manager Supply Chain Services. Now, as the Chief Procurement Officer, he leads the Procurement, Materials Management and Logistics functions for Santos globally. David will explore: • Developing an adaptive and resilient Procurement function within your organisation • Aligning Procurement with the business’s objectives • Advice to aspiring Procurement leaders Coretta Bessi Chief Procurement Officer NBN 3.00 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion 3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea 3.30 - 4.30 INTERACTIVE CLOSING ROUNDTABLE Advice to my younger self - Distilling take-away messages from this learning experience This interactive discussion will provide delegates with an opportunity to revise the themes and topics covered over the course of the two day conference, providing scope to continue conversations raised, brainstorm solutions to common challenges faced and reflect on the advice that resonated with them. Explore: • What advice would you give your younger self? • The best piece of advice you have taken (or wish you had) • The take-away lessons you can put into practice when you are back in the office David Henchliffe Chief Procurement Officer Santos 12.10 - 12.25 Questions and Discussion 12.25 - 1.15 Networking Lunch 1.15 - 2.00 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION “Conflict management is an essential skill for Procurement leaders” Given the varying priorities that Procurement leaders face on a daily basis, the ability to manage and resolve conflict both from within the organisation and with external stakeholders is an essential skill to master. Identifying and resolving problems effectively before they escalate leads to stronger relationships and higher levels of efficiency. Drawing on their successful careers, this panel will today provide guidance on negotiating effectively and communicating assertively in order to resolve conflict. Explore: • Picking your battles - Lessons from experience • Managing diverse teams with differing values • Having courageous conversations Philip Chalkley Chief Procurement Officer Department of Justice and Regulation Lynn Penny Group General Manager Procurement Mirvac Donna Ashton Executive Director Contracting Victoria, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group Department of Defence Tehara Wickham Head of Procurement Governance and Engagement National Australia Bank Kirsten McFall General Manager Procurement Myer Emily Hall Head of Procurement and Corporate Services Transurban 2.00 - 2.15 Questions and Discussion 2.15 - 3.00 CASE STUDY “Critical experiences enable competence and confidence in leadership” Coretta was recently appointed the Chief Procurement Officer at NBN, the nation’s largest infrastructure project. In order to achieve what she has today, Coretta gained critical experiences through her roles at BHP Billiton and BlueScope Steel, both heavily male dominated environments. Coretta is a strong supporter of women in leadership roles and has built Procurement teams where women have shined. Coretta will explore: Phone: +61 2 8239 9700 Fax: +61 2 8239 9777 www.liquidlearning.com.au Georgia Ellis Leadership Strategy Specialist Blue Chip Minds Concluding Remarks from the Chair and Summit Close 4.30 Follow this event on Twitter using the event hashtag #WPR15 and @LiquidLearning for daily industry updates! ALSO AVAILABLE Women in Project Management Leadership Summit 2015 19, 20 & 21 May 2015 Rydges World Square, Sydney WHO WILL ATTEND Aspiring, Emerging and Existing female leaders across all industries in roles including: • Procurement • Supply Chain • Sourcing • Contracting • Logistics • Category Management • Supplier Management • Strategic Sourcing • Commercial Workshop 23 July 2015 9.00 - 4.30 The CPO’s Toolkit: Mastering the Key Leadership Capabilities of Senior Procurement Executives In order to reach the senior executive level, Procurement leaders face the challenge of rapidly expanding their mindset and capabilities to perform as a strategic decision maker and vital business partner. Women seeking to break through to the next level of their Procurement careers should equip themselves with a fundamental toolkit of leadership skills and a robust plan to achieve success. Leaders who have self-awareness and an understanding of their own capabilities and strengths are able to inspire their followers and motivate them towards common goals. These are vital characteristics of any individual aspiring to reach the C-suite. This workshop focuses on allowing women in Procurement roles to be more aware of their leadership style and its impact upon others. It will also explore the key skills to successfully navigate increasingly uncertain, ambiguous and complex environments with confidence. During this practical and interactive workshop, participants will have the opportunity to network with other Procurement leaders and take away the tools required to enhance their effectiveness and impact as a key decision-maker. This empowering workshop is ideal for any female leader aspiring to reach the CPO level. Explore: Developing Self-Awareness and Understanding Your Strengths • Developing self-awareness and authenticity • Identifying and evaluating your key strengths as a leader • Knowing and leveraging your communication style Enhancing Your Effectiveness as a Leader • Effective decision making in complexity • The nature of complex change and the challenges it presents • Mastering skills of experimentation, improvisation and innovation Strategically Progressing Your Procurement Career • Skills for self-promotion and accelerated career progression • Understanding and overcoming workplace bias and negative cultures • Achieving improved leadership performance - Your personal action plan Expert Facilitator: Mei Ouw Mei has developed leadership programs, facilitated both group coaching processes and one-on-one coaching to senior leaders across corporate Australia since 2007. Mei’s insightful and direct approach adds a fresh perspective to situations, making her sought after in the leadership space. She develops and delivers impactful experiential leadership programs designed to move people into a space of true adaptive leadership. Mei has delivered over 1500 hours in facilitating group processes and individual coaching and has worked across all levels of leadership, including executive teams. With a background in psychology Mei has an in-depth understanding of human behaviour and works with client to develop their behavioural flexibility and thinking, allowing them to see new perspectives and therefore create more innovative and effective leadership solutions. She holds a double degree in Law and Psychology and is accredited in LSI, DiSC, MSCEIT, NLP and is about to commence a Masters Degree in Systemic Leadership and Organisational Analysis. Her focus is on action-orientated coaching and she uses a range of tools for increasing self awareness, emotional intelligence to help leaders build their own capabilities as well as high performing teams. Some of the clients Mei has worked with include NAB, ANZ, Standard and Poor’s, Mercer, ME Bank, GE, Superpartners, Bendigo Bank, BP,Origin Energy, SP Ausnet, Australia Post, Gilead Sciences, Unico,PROV, Tata Global Beverages, City of Melbourne, Iron Mountain, WorkSafe, and the Department of Health. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE • 8.30 - 9.00 • • • 11.00 - 12.30 Session Two • 3.00 - 3.20 9.00 - 10.40 Session One • 12.30 - 1.30 Lunch • 3.20 - 4.30 Session Four 10.40 - 11.00 Morning Tea • 1.30 - 3.00 • 4.30 Close of Workshop ! Registration To request an electronic version for easy circulation, email [email protected] Session Three Afternoon Tea SPONSOR TODAY! Limited sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available. 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