Aspiring Women Leaders Conference 2010 Programme - St Aidan's ...

Aspiring WomenLEADERS CONFERENCEConfidence and SuccessSt Aidan's Anglican Girls' School11 Ruthven Street Corinda Qld 4075Saturday 6th March - Sunday 7th March 2010ST AIDAN’S - A CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN

Who should attend this Conference?Teachers who are aspiring to or considering seniorleadership should attend this conference. It isexpected that participants will currently hold middlemanagement positions in schools including HODs,Year Co-ordinators and Heads of House. Thisconference will focus on assisting these leaders toconsider their next promotional step to DeputyPrincipal or Dean of Studies/Students level.Please note: Registrations must be received no laterthan Monday 1st February, 2010. However, to avoiddisappointment, it is advisable to register early.Registration will be limited to a small number ofparticipants only.All participants are expected to commit fully to allsessions in the conference over the two days. Onceregistration is finalised, participants will receive asurvey on aspects of leadership and some suggestedreadings.What is the cost?The all inclusive conference cost is $594(including GST).Where is the conference being held?The conference in 2010 will be hosted at St Aidan'sAnglican Girls' School, Corinda, Brisbane, with theConference Dinner on Saturday night at theStamford Plaza Brisbane.Rationale: Why attend a conferencelike this?Research into factors that impact on the leadershipaspirations of women in teaching suggests that womenare reluctant to put themselves forward for leadershippositions unless identified and sponsored by othersand encouraged to take part in leadership preparationprogrammes.This conference aims to provide relevant training andpreparatory experiences in leadership and to demystifythe application and interview process for femaleaspirant leaders.As Principals and other senior leaders are often themost effective mentors and facilitators of leadershiplearning, this conference draws upon the experiencesof practising leaders in schools. Its interactiveworkshop sessions focus on sharing experiencedbasedwisdom about effective leadership practice and,through stories, encourage reflection on leadershiplearning and preparation.This conference programme is specifically designed tosupport women aspirant leaders and is aimed atwomen who wish to make the next step from Head ofDepartment or Co-ordinator to Assistant Principal,Dean or Deputy Principal.Saturday 6th March 20108.00 am Registration and Coffee8.30 am WELCOME9.00 am SESSION ONELEADERSHIP 101Look, you can't expect to wield supreme executivepower just because some watery tart threw a sword atyou? Peasant to King Arthur-Monty Python and the Holy GrailRelevant leadership theory determined by theparticipants' responses to a pre-conference survey(sent on registration) will be the focus of this session.Specifically, characteristics of effective leadership andthe implications for female leaders will be addressed.Presenters:Mrs Karen SpillerPrincipal, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School andMs Ros CurtisDeputy Principal, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School10.15 - 10.45 am MORNING TEA10.45 am SESSION TWOTHE LEADERSHIP JOURNEYMy grandfather once told me there were two kinds ofpeople; those who do the work and those who take thecredit. He told me to be in the first group. There ismuch less competition.Indira Gandhi2a Senior Leadership in Schools -Are you ready?Principals will provide you with their views about whatthey look for in the application for a senior leadershipposition. They will offer insights into how to ensuresuccess in the interview process.Panel members:Mrs Linda EvansPrincipal, Fairholme CollegeDr Amanda BellPrincipal, Brisbane Girls Grammar School

2b Characteristics of myLeadership Journey.A panel of current Senior Leaders will provide apersonal account of the nature of their leadershipjourney, sharing their wisdom and providing insight intothe issues concerned with moving from middlemanagement into senior management.Panel members:Mrs Catrina SharpHead of Senior School, Fairholme CollegeMrs Kim KiepeHead of Boarding, St Hilda’s School12.45 - 1.30 pm LUNCH1.30 pm SESSION THREEMANAGING YOUR OWN CAREERIt's not so much how busy you are, but why you arebusy. The bee is praised; the mosquito is swatted.Marie O'ConnerA number of propositions about career ownership andmanagement will be offered to participants in thissession. Activities and attitudes which will assist incareer management will be addressed.Presenter:Ms Janine WalkerDirector of the Office of HRM and Adjunct Professor ofManagement - Griffith University Business School.confidence may appear to be coming from an externalsource, that is, your appearance or clothing, it is reallyabout drawing on your own confidence in your abilitiesand presenting those strengths and skills to the world.Presenter:Ms Di CantFashion Stylist7.00 for 7.30 pm CONFERENCE DINNERBALANCING LIFE AND WORKVenue: Stamford Plaza, Brisbane.Cnr Margaret and Edward StreetsLeadership is a combination of strategy and character.If you must be without one, be without strategy.Gen. H Norman SchwarzkoffGuest Speaker :The Hon Justice Deborah MullinsSupreme Court of QueenslandSunday 7th March, 20108.30amSESSION ONEMAKING THE LEAPLeaders aren’t born, they are made. And they aremade just like anything else, through hard work. Andthat’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal,or any goal.Vincent Lombardi3.15 - 4.30 pm SESSION FOURDRESSING FOR WHERE YOUWANT TO BE - LOOKING THE PARTClothes can suggest, persuade, connote, insinuate,or indeed lie, and apply subtle pressure while theirwearer is speaking frankly and straightforwardly ofother matters.Anne HollanderDressing for success may appear to be a frivoloustopic, but dressing now for the role you aspire to be inis like donning a costume - helping you to fulfil therequirements of the role and meet an expectation forthe position. Dressing for the part often makes peoplefeel more confident and, if it is true that perception isreality, like it or not, more credible. Although thisThe purpose of this session is to set the scene fortaking the next step. Possible strategies and thechallenge ahead will be discussed. An outline of theday will follow where the group will be divided into twofor participation in concurrent sessions. In thesesessions, all participants will critically analyse theircurriculum vitae, participate in a mock interview andlearn about the issues for transition into leadership.Presenters:Mrs Karen SpillerPrincipal, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School andMs Ros CurtisDeputy Principal, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School

CONCURRENT SESSIONS9.00AM SESSION TWO A SESSION TWO AISSUES FOR TRANSITIONAN ACTION PLAN FOR THE FUTURE:WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?A leader takes people where they want to go.A great leader takes people where they don'tnecessarily want to go, but ought to be.'Rosalyn CarterThe focus of this session is on the issues of• Governance, Financial Management• Risk Management and Compliance• Staff Management• Industrial Relations Issues• Marketing and Competitive DifferenceHaving knowledge and experience in these areas isan important preparatory step for a seniorleadership position. In this session, participantswill be provided with an overview of these topics aswell as some advice about how to learn more aboutthem.Facilitators:Mrs Karen SpillerPrincipal, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' SchoolMs Ros CurtisDeputy Principal, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School11.00am MORNING TEA MORNING TEA11.30am SESSION TWO B SESSION TWO BAN ACTION PLAN FOR THE FUTURE ISSUES FOR TRANSITIONLife is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.Karen Kaiser ClarkeParticipants will be provided with the opportunity toconsider their own experiences so far and how wellthey have prepared to meet their leadership aspirations.In this session, participants will have the opportunityto review actual role descriptions and key criteria forapplications against their own Curriculum Vitae and toparticipate in mock interviews. As a result of theactivities in this session, participants will be able todevelop an Action Plan to assist them in fulfilling theirleadership aspirations and to develop a plan forplugging the gaps in their curriculum vitae.Guest Facilitators:Mrs Elizabeth LangeDeputy Head of Junior School, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’SchoolMs Wendy LaumanDean of Students, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ SchoolMrs Pauline LucasDirector, Human Resource Management and IndustrialRelations consultancySchool Council Member, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' SchoolMrs Louise McGuireHead of Junior School, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ SchoolMrs Jan MohrDeputy Chair of Council, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ SchoolInspector Marlene Prenzler APMQueensland Police Force and School Council Member -St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ SchoolMs Janine WalkerDirector of the Office of HRM and Adjunct Professor ofManagement - Griffith University Business School andpast School Council Chair - All Hallows’ School.Mrs Kim WickhamDean of Studies, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School1.30pmSESSION THREE WHERE TO NOW?Leadership is not magnetic personality - that can justas well be a glib tongue. It is not 'making friends andinfluencing people' - that is flattery. Leadership is liftinga person's vision to high sights, the raising of aperson's performance to a higher standard, thebuilding of a personality beyond its normal limitations.Peter Drucker2.00pmCLOSEParticipants will engage in a reflection process ontheir professional and personal goals which will assistin the pursuit of their leadership aspirations.Facilitator:Mrs Karen SpillerPrincipal, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School