ANZSOG Report 2012 - Australia and New Zealand School of ...

International ProgramsANZSOG has a wealth of experience in designing and delivering international programs forsenior public sector executives. The School has delivered the Pacific Executive (PACE) Programsince 2007, the pilot Australia-Indonesia Leadership and Management Program (AILMP)began in 2010, and the inaugural China Advanced Leadership Program (CALP) in 2011.These programs have been developed in close consultation with partner governments,allowing ANZSOG to directly respond to their leadership development needs.As well as opportunities for mutual learning, the programs provide exceptionalopportunities for our member governments to establish strong networks and enduringrelationships with counterparts in countries of political and economic importance toAustralia and New Zealand.Key 2012 achievementsChinaIn 2012, the Australian Government announced theprovision of $3 million through the Department ofForeign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to allow CALP tocontinue for three years. This initiative will build onthe success of the 2011 program in extending anddeepening Australia’s relationship with China.The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairsand Trade will again sponsor the New Zealandcomponent of the program in 2012.IndiaIn 2012, ANZSOG responded to a request forproposals to deliver a customised leadershipprogram for senior Indian public servants. Followinga highly competitive worldwide search, ANZSOGwas selected by the Indian Department of Personneland Training to deliver the program. The programis designed for 15 to 20 additional secretary andsecretary-level officers.The year aheadIn early 2013, ANZSOG will deliver the inauguralprogram for senior Indian civil servants. Twodeliveries of the customised program will be made,following comprehensive consultations with theGovernment of India on the program design.ANZSOG will continue to work alongside AusAID todeliver the PACE program. Current funding allowsfor the conclusion of the 2012 program in 2013, anddelivery of the fifth annual PACE Alumni Workshop inJune 2013.China – Reciprocal ProgramAt the request of the Organisation Department of theCentral Committee of the Communist Party of China,ANZSOG will explore a reciprocal program, in whichthe Chinese Government will host senior Australianand New Zealand officials. This program will enableANZSOG to help broaden the relationship of theAustralian and New Zealand governments with China.“I thank ANZSOG for the opportunity provided to me to attendPACE. This has greatly enhanced my leadership skills and givenme the courage to take risks and push myself to aspire tosucceed in obtaining a CEO role within the public service.”PACE participant15