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adership Success Anna Harmer A/g FAS, Criminal Justice Policy and Programmes Division Attorney-General’s Department Maree Bridger FAS, Digital Transformation and Channel Division Department of Immigration and Border Protection Jancye Winter Senior Manager, Community Services Industry Relationship and Reform Community Services Directorate Felicity McNeill PSM Chief Executive Officer Australian Organ and Tissue Authority 2.25 - 3.05 CASE STUDY Get comfortable outside your comfort zone - Why would you even want a job you can already do? More often than not successful leaders are shaped by times of pressure, by conflict and facing up to the tough decisions, both personal and professional. A leader must not only demonstrate the confidence to step outside their comfort zone, but also the resilience to back themselves on the way up. In this session, Karen will draw on the remarkable leadership journey she has taken throughout both the private and Public Sectors, and explore key principles and ideals that have cemented her success. • Building confidence to take on bigger challenges and face them head-on • Embracing the discomfort that comes from being outside your comfort zone • Take an offensive, not defensive, position Karen Chester Deputy Chair and Commissioner Productivity Commission 3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion 3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea 3.30 - 4.10 EXPERT COMMENTARY Network like a boss - Develop and project your unique leadership brand Exceptional leaders stand out as confident and inspiring women who engage with their teams and get the job done. Your leadership brand is your own unique, idiosyncratic signature that is a key component of your success. With networking drinks just around the corner, how will you stand out for all the right reasons and make yourself memorable? Are you prepared to make powerful and career-defining connections? In this session Louise will give you the tools to step up, stand out and network like a boss. Discuss: • Recognise your leadership strengths and capabilities • Creating your unique leadership brand • Market yourself effectively and get noticed Louise Carter Chief Executive Officer and Founder Performance Partnership 4.10 - 4.20 Questions and Discussion 4.20 - 4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair NETWORKING RECEPTION 4:30 - 5:30 Make the most of your experience, join us to network over complimentary canapés and drinks Day Two 7 December 2016 8.30 - 8.55 Morning Coffee 8.55 - 9.00 Opening Remarks from the Chair 9.00 - 9.40 OPENING CASE STUDY Setting the stage for leadership - Key skills, insights and defining moments Leadership is an ideal that connects all points in our lives, and with its complex, nested spheres of influence, there are defining moments which change us, inspire us and propel us forward. In this session, Elizabeth Cosson will reflect on the defining moments in her remarkable career, from her time as an office cadet, to receiving the Conspicuous Service Cross in the 2001 Australia Day honours, to becoming the first woman to be promoted to the rank of Major General in the Australian Army, and now in the role of Deputy Secretary. Elizabeth will discuss the critical importance of personal resilience working in emotionally and politically charged environments, and the significance of supporting women’s leadership in the Australian Public Sector. • Developing your personal leadership style • Demonstrating authentic and values-based leadership • Leadership skill for a changing and diverse professional landscape Elizabeth Cosson AM CSC Deputy Secretary Department of Veterans’ Affairs 9.40 - 9.50 Questions and Discussion 9.50 - 10.30 CASE STUDY Courage and conviction on the path to leadership - Embrace an innovation mindset In order to stand out and step up in a changing Australian Public Sector, it is vital to embrace new ways of thinking, new forms and frameworks for success, and understand the value of innovation. With over 20 years’ leadership experience in the public office, Jane brings a truly global perspective, from holding senior diplomatic roles in South Africa, Tokyo and Paris, to her appointment as Australia’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Head of Tourism for the Australian Government, and now as an Executive Director for Austrade. In this session Jane will reflect on her career journey, and the value of championing leadership through innovation, and being ready to take on new challenges with courage. • The real challenges, obstacles and opportunities on the long road to success • Sharing practical and personal advice for career progression • The importance of putting your hand up and developing lateral career pathways Jane Madden Executive Director, Tourism, Investment, International Education and Programmes Group AusTrade 10.30 - 10.40 Questions and Discussion 10.40 - 10.55 Morning Tea 10.55 - 11.35 CASE STUDY Stepping stones to success - Moving forwards, but not always upwards For most people career paths are rarely linear. Opportunities can appear unexpectedly, and sometimes a move forward in your career may not always mean a move up. A successful leader must prepare a professional SUPER SAVER DISCOUNT Receive up to $300 off registration if you register and pay by 28 September 2016 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Receive up to $150 off registration if you register and pay by 2 November 2016
Strategic Leadership to Drive Change and Engagement development plan but always be ready to embrace risk when necessary. In this session Lynwen shares her own remarkable leadership journey, from her appointment with the Australian Signals Directorate, to the Department of Defence, to First Assistant Secretary for the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and insights into what it means to lead with integrity. Discuss: • Approaching career turning points with resolve and relish • Practical insights into embodying your own leadership principles • Managing significant career events and building influence Lynwen Connick FAS, Information Sharing and Intelligence Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet 11.35 - 11.45 Questions and Discussion 11.45 - 12.25 CASE STUDY Anchoring visionary thinking to reality Reconciling personal priorities and responsibilities as a leader, and how these interact your focus on role outcomes can be a particularly challenging notion, and one that Caroline has met head-on in her career from her time with Family, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, and now as Deputy Secretary for the Department of Human Services. In this session, Caroline reflects on her own leadership journey, the challenges faced, and the skills that have grounded her success in an environment of constant change. • Understanding accountability and authentic leadership • Building and maintaining effective, long-term strategic partnerships • Consciously addressing career defining moments Caroline Edwards Deputy Secretary, Health and Information Department of Human Services 12.25 - 12.35 Questions and Discussion 12.35 - 1.35 Networking Lunch 1.35 - 2.15 CASE STUDY Risk vs credibility - Play to your strengths, but rise to the challenge There is no one defined path to leadership, no correct shape for a career in the Public Sector, but it is vital to have the confidence to back yourself and take advantage of unexpected opportunities when they present themselves. In order to gain the trust of your team, however, it is critical to have a depth of knowledge as well as a breadth of experience, and finding the right balance can be a nuanced skill nourished over time. With over 20 years’ leadership experience in the Public Sector, from an economist with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to heading up aged care access and quality for the Department of Health, Fiona has followed her strengths and developed her career with a focus on a credibility of pace. • Developing the confidence to communicate with influence • Overcoming challenges and owning your success • Practical tools for effectively leading through change Fiona Buffinton FAS, Aged Care Access and Quality Department of Health 2.15 - 2.25 Questions and Discussion FOLLOW THIS EVENT Tweet about this event using the hashtag #PSWL16 and @LiquidLearning for daily industry updates! 2.25 - 3.15 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION Forget work/life balance, make your life work better Successful senior leaders in the Australian Public Sector face a finely tuned balancing act, attending to a raft of competing responsibilities while maintaining tight deadlines and managing budget pressures. At the same time, in order to achieve peak potential, aspiring leaders must learn to manage stress, juggle priorities and navigate the work / life conflict that the paths to senior leadership bring. This interactive discussion panel will share experiences, challenges and insights for senior women, focusing on the importance of prioritising health and wellbeing alongside professional demands, and when to make the tough call. Discuss: • Strategies to improve effective time management • Lessons learnt and practical skills for personal and professional success • Maintaining focus on health and wellbeing with compromising ambition Bernadette O’Neill General Manager Fair Work Commission Emma Mason Assistant Commissioner, People Services Australian Electoral Commission Dr Joanne Loundes Assistant Secretary, Economic Analysis Branch Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Jane Wood CASG Business Framework Project Department of Defence, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group 3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea 3.30 - 4.30 INTERACTIVE CLOSING ROUNDTABLE Future directions for women’s leadership in the Australian Public Sector The Australian Public sector continues to recognise the importance of supporting women in their leadership endeavours and departments and agencies are slowly working towards removing traditional barriers that stop women from accessing and acquiring senior leadership positions. In this closing session we will explore the future of Women’s Leadership in the Australian Public Sector, and unpack the core themes that have emerged over the two days. It will provide an opportunity for speakers and audience members alike to share experiences and insights as to how challenges can be overcome, and opportunities seized. • Key take-aways from the Summit • Putting it into practice – Drawing up actionable personal leadership plans • Leadership transition strategies and how you can support other future leaders Dr Karen Whittingham Director Impact Psychology Pty Ltd 4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair and Summit Close WHO WILL ATTEND • Secretaries / Deputy Secretaries • Chief Executives / Director- Generals • First Assistant Secretaries / Assistant Secretaries • SES / EL Banded Officers • C-level Officers • Diversity / Advancement • General / Group Managers • Branch / Section Managers • Directors / Assistant Directors • Senior Managers • Human Resources / Leadership Programs Phone: +61 2 8239 9711 Fax: +61 2 8239 9777 www.liquidlearninggroup.com
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