Great leaders thrive on challenge, which is why our Rising Leadership Program takes participants beyond their comfort zone to engage in deep exploration of leadership. The program builds strong connections between participants who, as graduates become a part of Leadership WA’s strong and inspiring alumni network. Program starts 27 February Applications for February 2015 intake are now open. APPLY TODAY! Rising Leadership Program February 2015 A unique program that empowers participants to gain a true insight into themselves as leaders, developing their personal style and inspiring them to become the best leader they can be. INSPIRING TODAY’S LEADERS TO CREATE A BETTER TOMORROW Our leadership programs inspire and transform leaders from the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors, equipping them to influence and lead in a powerful and authentic way. Leadership WA is not about jumping through hoops to get marks, it is about real leadership development that results in growth and realisation of leadership potential. Our graduates are exemplary leaders in their organisations and also in the community where they contribute their skills to build the capacity of others. WE CALL UPON A DIFFERENT KIND OF LEADER This program is for people who are ready to explore who they are as leaders and discover how they can reach their leadership potential. Leaders who aspire to take on greater leadership roles and would like to be equipped with the confidence and skills they need to do this, are ideal for this unique program. LEADERSHIP WESTERN AUSTRALIA A: Bankwest Place, 300 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000 P: +61 8 9369 6777 E: [email protected] W: leadershipwa.org.au Rising Leadership Program As a participant in the program, you will: •develop a strong understanding of who you are as a leader •develop the confidence and skills to negotiate complex leadership challenges •develop the capacity to coach and positively influence your teams to achieve performance goals •benefit from the mentorship of experienced leaders •learn how to engage effectively with community, using your skills to make a meaningful difference in WA “This program has fundamentally and permanently changed the way I view myself and how I impact on everyone at my organisation” LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE At Leadership WA we believe that the best way to learn is through the experience of: • exploring the real issues of WA first-hand • discussions with influential leaders, candidly exploring real-life leadership issues • sharing stories, problems and solutions with peers from a diverse range of sectors. The program is structured a round a series of carefully designed leadership experiences. Experiences focus on key leadership themes which the participants explore through engagement with experienced leaders, self exploration and dynamically structured group discussion. Learning is embedded into everyday through reflective practise. Learning is individual, meaningful and transferable into all contexts. FEBRUARY 2015 PROGRAM DATES Each seminar day includes learnings from key speaker/s and work on a community project. Orientation Friday 27 & Saturday 28 February Seminar 1 Thursday 5 March Seminar 2 Friday 20 March Seminar 3 Wednesday 1 April Optional site visit Tuesday 21 April Seminar 4 Thursday 30 April Optional site visit Monday 4 May Seminar 5 Wednesday 13 May Seminar 6 Thursday 28 May Optional site visit Thursday 4 June Seminar 7 Wednesday 17 June Closing Thursday 25 & Friday 26 June Rising Leadership Program Rising Leadership Program “A life-changing experience that opened my eyes not only to my potential as a leader but how I can turn that potential into action” PROGRAM THEMES Orientation: Best Leaders are the Best Learners • Exploration of personal leadership assumptions and perspectives • Individual leadership goals Leading with Influence • Leadership challenges and skills • Individual leadership action plan The program provides participants with an invaluable opportunity to: •Identify and develop their leadership style •Explore the impact their leadership has on others Values Based Leadership • Framing of personal values and personal leadership style • Individual psychometric profile Leading with Vision • Personal leadership equilibrium • Leadership visioning •Investigate common leadership challenges and ways in which leaders can respond to address them The Imperfect Leader • Personal strengths map • Development plan •Explore the complexities of leadership within different contexts through intimate discussions with leaders across different sectors Trust Rules • Establishing trust and credibility as a leader • Decision making •Develop an understanding of how their skills can make a valuable contribution to the WA community Challenge is the Crucible for Greatness • Leadership resilience and team strength Leading from your Best Self • Individual best self Closing: Leadership is an Affair of the Heart • Framing the head and the heart • Where to from here? Rising Leadership Program “Genuine opportunities to develop leadership qualities, increase community service and strengthen professional networks across the State” As a key component of the program, participants work in smaller groups on live, meaningful community projects. Past projects include: •Parkerville Friendraising through Social Media •Good Samaritan Industries What can you Do? •David Wirrapanda Foundation Deadly Sistaz •Warnbro Community High School Parents and Citizens Building our Community Capacity •Manna Inc Ensuring Sustainability •The Big Issue The big issue for The Big Issue PREVIOUS SPEAKERS Speaker sessions draw on experienced leaders who address the theme though sharing their own leadership lessons and journey. Frank discussion and exploration of challenges make these speaker sessions a rich and powerful basis for learning. Past speakers include: Dr Michael Stanford, Group CEO, St John of God Health Care Steve Joske CSC, Executive Director, Australian Red Cross WA Ian Carter, CEO, Anglicare Craig Musson, Managing Director, WAFEX Prof Frank Daly, Executive Director, Royal Perth Group Ross Kyrwood, CEO, YMCA of Perth Sue McCarrey, Deputy Director General, Dept of Transport Justine Colyer, CEO, Rise Jill Joske, General Manager, Seaforce Chris Leatt-Hayter, CEO, Fremantle Ports Ashley Reid, CEO, Ngala Mark Connolly, CEO, Papillon Resources Ray Glickman, CEO, Amana Living Craig Donaldson, A/Commander, Counter Terrorism & Emergency Response Command, WA Police Paul Nicholls, Director Strategic Projects (R&D), Curtin University Robyn Sermon, GM Communities, Rio Tinto Debbie Cameron, A/CEO Good Samaritan Industries Peter Rupp, Partner, Assurance & Advisory, Deloitte Dr Rick Fletcher, Executive Director Research Division, Department of Fisheries Jane Mouritz, Director of Hydillowah Farm and Wheatbelt Coordinator for OneLife Suicide Prevention Strategy Rising Leadership Program HOW TO APPLY Complete the online application form or call 08 9369 6777. Complete the online application form at www.leadershipwa.org.au/apply Applications for February intake close 30 October 2014. Applications are also open for the July 2015 intake. Applicants may be considered for one or both programs. Dates and details for the July intake are available at leadershipwa.org.au Short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. COST Organisational fee: $6,600 plus Personal fee: $550 Includes GST and all program costs. Excludes transport to and from seminars. LEADING THE WAY, THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT “Being a part of a Leadership WA program isn’t just about being challenged and inspired for one year. It’s about carrying what you’ll learn in that time with you in everything you do. It’s about applying it to how you think and how you make your mark on the world around you. I’m proud to be a part of a network of Alumni who pull together to improve the lives of Western Australians every single day.” Justine Colyer FLWA, Chief Executive Officer, RISE Leadership WA’s key objective is to build stronger communities through our programs and initiatives. We believe that today’s leaders have the potential to make a real difference and our alumni set the standard. Through our Skillsbank, alumni experts from a wide variety of professional disciplines donate their time to provide strategic advice and support to not-for-profit entities and projects. Skillsbank has assisted over 100 organisations in WA, providing more than 7,000 hours of community service. To find out how you or your organisation can become involved in supporting and sponsoring us in our vision, please call our Chief Executive Officer or visit leadershipwa.org.au P: +61 8 9369 6777 E: [email protected] A: Bankwest Place, 300 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000
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