Women in Governance Risk & Compliance Leadership Summit 2017

Women in Governance,
Risk & Compliance
Leadership Summit 2017
Strategies and techniques to develop leadership qualities and
advance your career as a GRC professional
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Kate Hughes
Chief Risk Officer
Telstra
Darryl Newton
Chief Risk Officer
Australia Post
Diona Rae
Chief Risk Officer
GPT Group
Louise Campbell
Head of Risk, Group Risk
Origin Energy
Bill Ries
Commander Operational Strategies
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Lorna Stewart
Chief Risk Officer
BUPA
Rhiannon Richardson General Manager Risk, Customer
Payments and Processing, Finance and Shared Services
National Australia Bank
Helen Flynn
General Manager Risk and Assurance
Public Transport Victoria
Darani Brown
Head of Internal Audit
Sydney Trains
Anna Hackett Director Group Governance Headquarters
Joint Operations Command
Department of Defence
Michelle Cossor
Head of Regulatory Affairs - Conduct
National Australia Bank
Darren Quinlivan
Manager, Strategy & Risk
Metro Trains Melbourne
Jesscia Vass
Finance Governance and Assurance Manager
Transurban
Stacey Conlin
National Risk and Insurance Manager
Red Cross Australia
Annalise Jennings
Director
Dynamic Exchange
Anneli Blundell
Director
Motivation Matters
Clare Kitcher
Founder and Director
Kitcher Risk Solutions Pty Ltd
Rod Farrar
Director
Paladin Risk Management Services
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2017 Theme:
‘Embracing Change’
Summit
18 & 19 April 2017
Post-Summit Workshop
20 & 21 April 2017
Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Inspiration and insights from
successful leaders
Communication techniques to help
you succeed
Understanding career options within
GRC
Leading your team through times of
change
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Motivation and resilience to help you
Day One 18 April 2017
2017 Theme: ‘Embracing Change’
Change can be a catalyst for incredible things; it can push you out of your
comfort zone, it can inspire and motivate, and it can help you understand
what is really important to you. Understanding how change can benefit
your career is as important as being able to capitalise on it when an
opportunity presents itself. In this Women’s Leadership Summit we have
invited top GRC professionals to discuss how they have embraced change,
how it has shaped their career, and how you can achieve that same
success.
8.30 - 8.55 Registration and Morning Coffee
8.55 - 9.00 Official Welcome and Opening Remarks from
the Chair
9.00 - 9.40 OPENING KEYNOTE CASE STUDY
Encouraging resilience and motivation in a
challenging industry
The ability to bounce back from challenges or to thrive
during times of turbulence is a learnt behavior. Once a
leader masters these skills, they are able to lead their team
more effectively through stressful situations. Teams are
more resilient when they feel supported and motivated, and
overall performance improves. In this session, Kate will draw
on her recent experiences to discuss:
• Leading teams through stressful situations
• Inspiring teams and encouraging success
• Learning from challenges and growing and developing
Kate Hughes Chief Risk Officer
Telstra
9.40 - 9.50 Questions and Discussion
9.50 - 10.30 CASE STUDY
Implementing integration in a new organisation
It is imperative for leaders in risk management, governance
and compliance to develop the ability to put forward ideas
and gain stakeholder buy-in. Encouraging stakeholder
engagement is also part of the role, but is often overlooked
and can end up being an afterthought. Bill has played
a leading role in managing the operational risk of the
Australian Border Force and in this session he will discuss
the challenges of leading in a departmentalised work
environment. Explore:
• Engaging stakeholders from within your own and other
departments
• Implementing strategies effectively in multiple locations
• Recognising risks and their relative priority
Bill Ries Commander Operational Strategies
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
10.30 - 10.40 Questions and Discussion
10.40 - 10.55 Morning Tea
10.55 - 11.35 CASE STUDY
Motivating teams for success
A leader’s habits and approach to leadership will rub off on
their team, lead by example and they will feel empowered
to work towards success. An honest and transparent
leadership style will allow people to be themselves and
establishes a stronger level of trust within the team.
Changing the culture to embed diversity and flexibility in all
aspects of the organisation will further motivate minority
groups, particularly women. In this session Lorna will
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discuss:
• Ethical and authentic leadership
• Recognising and rewarding talent in your team
• Overcoming the perceptions of a male dominated
environment
Lorna Stewart Chief Risk Officer
BUPA
11.35 - 11.45 Questions and Discussion
11.45 - 12.25 EXPERT COMMENTARY
Opportunities in governance, risk and compliance
– Where to next?
Becoming successful within GRC doesn’t happen overnight,
leaders must prove themselves and be committed, accurate
and dedicated. Understanding the options available plays a
huge role in allowing leaders to make a long term career plan.
Having that goal in mind makes it possible to focus on the
day-to-day requirements of the job and work towards long
term career development. In this session, Rod will draw on
his experience as a consultant and coach to discuss:
• Seizing opportunities for career progression
• Taking the next step despite not ticking all the boxes
• Looking for extra curricular activities to enhance a resume
Rod Farrar Director
Paladin Risk Management Services
12.25 - 12.35 Questions and Discussion
12.35 - 1.35 Networking Lunch
1.35 - 2.25 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
Governance, risk and compliance culture within
your organisation
In order for governance framework to be really effective
it needs to come from the top and be implemented by
board members, senior leaders, managers and employees.
Leaders must set the example to their team and ensure
that departments work together to achieve their mutual
goals. In this interactive panel, key leaders will talk about
strategies and techniques to make GRC an intrinsic part of
an organisation.
• Making GRC integral to your organisation
• Collaborating to make GRC effective
• Reshaping the GRC professional as a trusted advisor
Louise Campbell Head of Risk, Group Risk
Origin Energy
Anna Hackett Director Group Governance
Headquarters Joint Operations Command
Department of Defence
Michelle Cossor Head of Regulatory Affairs-Conduct
National Australia Bank
Darani Brown Head of Internal Audit
Sydney Trains
Jesscia Vass Finance Governance and Assurance
Manager
Transurban
2.25 - 3.05 CASE STUDY
Developing and building a professional network
Throughout a professional life, having support and inspiration
from a network of successful people can be invaluable
to help propel a leadership career. Diona Rae has always
made use of the professionals around her and then, as she
progressed up the corporate ladder, she began to mentor
up and coming talent. This, she realises, is fundamental to
achieving your career goals. Explore:
• Networking in a male dominated environment
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succeed
• The power of a strong network
• When to call on your network for help
Diona Rae Chief Risk Officer
GPT Group
3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion
3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea
3.30 - 4.20 EXPERT COMMENTARY
Implementing change and getting people onboard
Change implementation can have a ripple effect throughout an
organisation. In order to create positive change it is important
to engage with people and give them a sense of ownership
over ideas and strategies. With an extensive background in
corporate risk, Annalise has more recently branched out and
now utilises her skills to create sustainable change within
aboriginal communities. In this session she will draw on all her
experiences to discuss:
• How to communicate your ideas most effectively
• Engaging people at all levels
• Focusing on the long term goal
Annalise Jennings Director
Dynamic Exchange
4.20 - 4.30 Questions and Discussion
4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair
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20 & 21 April 2017
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Day Two 19 April 2017
8.30 - 8.55 Morning Coffee
8.55 - 9.00 Opening Remarks from the Chair
9.00 - 9.50 OPENING CASE STUDY
Communicating policies in a positive way
Getting stakeholder buy-in and effectively implementing
policies can be a challenge for any GRC professional.
Understanding the communication techniques that will
help during this process will be invaluable to pursuing
career goals. In this session, Rhiannon draws on her
extensive leadership experience to explain the key skills
she looks for when appointing leaders in her team. She
will discuss:
• Using the right tools to get the right response
• Conveying complex issues to a generalist audience
• Communicating with senior stakeholders
Rhiannon Richardson General Manager Risk,
Customer Payments and Processing, Finance and
Shared Services
National Australia Bank
9.50 - 10.00 Questions and Discussion
10.00 - 10.50 CASE STUDY
Encouraging ownership and engagement
Encouraging teams to take ownership of their work will
empower them to be more productive and energised. By
taking increased responsibility for the outcomes of their
decisions, teams will be more engaged with the overall
team goals. This cannot be forced, however, by providing
the tools required to achieve success they will naturally
develop a culture of ownership that benefits not just the
team, but the entire organisation. In this session, Darryl
will draw on his experience of applying interpersonal skills
and emotional competence to building and motivating
teams to discuss:
• The importance of taking ownership of decisions
• Engaging people to create positive change
• Inspiring your team to have the confidence to do the
same
Darryl Newton Chief Risk Officer
Australia Post
10.50 - 11.00 Questions and Discussion
11.00 - 11.15 Morning Tea
11.15 - 12.05 CASE STUDY
Credible communication – Is your value visible?
You may be a powerhouse of knowledge and experience
but if your language patterns and non-verbal cues do not
support this truth then you might be facing leadership or
career invisibility. To be an effective leader it is critical that
you have strong communication skills, verbal and nonverbal.
Anneli is an experienced leadership coach and will
provide a fresh perspective on communication and the
language of success by exploring the key credibility killers
in any communication context :
• Explore various language patterns that undermine
credibility and confidence
• Discover the non-verbal signals that enhance your
professional presence when communicating
• Learn how others see you and what that means for
your career potential
Anneli Blundell Director
Motivation Matters
12.05 - 12.15 Questions and Discussion
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Developing communication to inspire your team
12.15 - 1.25 Networking Lunch
1.25 - 2.25 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
Finding and maintaining a balance in life
Successfully managing both work and personal
commitments requires a well-focused and pragmatic
approach to time management. Leaders also need to be
resilient to set-backs and determined to succeed. It’s not
all about having a family; work life balance is relevant to
everyone who enjoys spending time away from work and
wants to look after their own well being. In this session,
they will discuss:
• Setting achievable goals for an ideal work/life balance
• Time management skills to get the most out of work time
• Managing competing expectations and priorities
Darren Quinlivan Manager, Strategy & Risk
Metro Trains Melbourne
Helen Flynn General Manager Risk and Assurance
Public Transport Victoria
Stacey Conlin National Risk and Insurance Manager
Red Cross Australia
2.25 - 3.05 CASE STUDY
Stepping up into a strategic risk leadership role
Moving from a technical risk role to a strategic leadership
position requires building a new skill set. A successful
leader must know how to expand their influence by building
stakeholder engagement and addressing and identifying the
strategic impact of organisational governance and culture
on risk outcomes. Clare will share her expert knowledge
on the long road from a front line operating supervisor at
British Rail to the Chief Risk Officer at Rail Corp, to now a
Consultant at Kitcher Risk Solutions. Discuss:
• Expanding your influence and impact from local to
organisational stakeholders and goals and on to whole
industry reform
• Aligning risk and governance systems and processes
with organisational objectives, strategy, risk appetite, and
what to do if there is poor alignment
• Engaging stakeholders through strategic risk reporting
and how assurance can drive better strategic risk
decision making
Clare Kitcher Founder and Director
Kitcher Risk Solutions Pty Ltd
3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion
3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea
3.30 - 4.30 INTERACTIVE CLOSING ROUNDTABLE
Strategies to embrace change and move forward
In this final interactive session of the summit, attendees
will have the opportunity to talk about policy changes they
have implemented and how those changes have affected
their careers. Reflecting on various themes and inspiring
stories from the event, Annalise will facilitate an engaging
discussion allowing delegates to share thoughts, ideas
and suggestions around key points from the two-day
conference.
• Changes that have defined your career
• Key points from the summit
• Strategies to implement going forward
Annalise Jennings
Director
Dynamic Exchange
4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair
and Summit Close
ABOUT THE EVENT
The role of governance, risk and compliance professionals is changing
and evolving all the time. Sometimes, this key professional discipline
can be misunderstood within an organisation, so it is essential that
the GRC professional has a solid understanding of all the business
operations in order to clearly articulate their value to stakeholders.
Leaders in this context require a strategic mindset and well-balanced
set of technical and people skills and knowledge. In order to take the
next step in your career, it is vital to develop a robust leadership skill
set in addition to a solid technical foundation in risk, governance and
compliance.
While the number of women choosing governance, risk and
compliance as a career is rising, the top roles are still dominated by
men. Progress is being made in many organisations however, with rich
opportunities for emerging and aspiring women leaders with the right
skills to step up into senior leadership.
Women in Governance, Risk & Compliance Leadership Summit
2017 unpacks the skills, strategies and confidence required to step
into these top executive roles. This two-day conference will deliver
inspirational stories from top leaders, tips and advice on how to
develop your skills, and a forum for networking and ideas sharing.
Through a combination of case studies, and experiential skills sessions,
participants will leave the summit with the knowledge, guidance and
techniques to take back to the workplace and enhance their leadership
effectiveness.
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Current
Leaders
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Leaders
Future
Leaders
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Post-Summit Workshop
20 & 21 April 2017
Governance, Risk & Compliance Leadership Workshop
Regardless of the industry, all governance risk and compliance (GRC) professionals are required to have substantial knowledge of the whole
organisation and how policies and regulations can affect different departments. GRC professionals therefore spend years developing a
strong understanding of business strategy, which is an excellent foundation for leadership judgement, but it is equally important to develop a
leadership toolkit to guide an efficient and successful team
This two-day interactive workshop will give delegates the tools they need to effectively guide and support their team through complex
changes, whilst fostering workforce development. Delegates will learn how to tailor their communication and behaviour and will gain an insight
into how this affects their team’s capability. Throughout a series of expert-led sessions, delegates will experience a range of new techniques
and processes to assist them in overcoming the common challenges of this dynamic field.
9.00 - 4.30
Day 1
Enhancing leadership skills for governance, risk and compliance
professionals
• The importance of developing strong leadership skills for GRC
professionals
• Essential leadership qualities for GRC professionals
• Organisational culture and its impact on leadership styles
• The value of leading successfully through change
Transitioning from a GRC professional to strategic leader
• Growing beyond technical and functional responsibilities to develop
strategic leadership capabilities
• Reflecting on your own leadership styles and drawing on your
unique strengths
• Thought leadership and leading teams
• Setting clear direction and strategic goals for yourself
Developing effective communication skills as a GRC leader
• Breaking down complex jargon and processes to communicate
effectively with all peers
• Practical communication strategies to gain buy-in from all levels
• How to demonstrate and present the real value of your policies and
strategies
• Developing your skills to influence senior stakeholders
Strategic career progression
• Everyday career management practices and creating a personal
leadership plan
• Maximising existing relationships and networks and building new
ones for professional opportunities
• Skills and approaches for managing your image and selling yourself
• Recognising opportunities and being ready to embrace them
9.00 - 4.30
Day 2
Leading governance, risk and compliance transformation within
your organisation
• Engaging stakeholders through strategic risk reporting
• Delivering information and presenting to the Board
• Understanding how assurance can drive better strategic decision
making
• Aligning your policies and strategies with the changing business
needs
Strategies for creating successful change
• Strategic risk based decision making and the impact of
organisational culture on outcomes
• Leading a policy change project – what is required, what works,
what doesn’t, and how to avoid the pitfalls
• Ensuring new policies and strategies adhere to organisational
objectives
• Creating an environment that promotes adoption of your change
You as a change leader and enabler
• Communicating change effectively and in a timely manner
• Practical ways to approach resistance to change
• Managing difficult conversations, understanding best
communication techniques
• Providing consistent messages around the visions and goals of
your new policies and strategies
Establishing networks and connections for successful
implementation of new policies
• Identifying and understanding the internal and external stakeholders
that you work with
• Practical approaches to build better connections and how to
facilitate co-creation
• Supporting and partnering with others to achieve greater efficiency
and productivity
• Expanding your influence and impact from local to organisational
stakeholders
Expert Facilitator: Clare Kitcher Founder and Director Kitcher Risk Solutions Pty Ltd
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
• 8.30 - 9.00 Registration
• 9.00 - 10.40 Session One
• 10.40 - 11.00 Morning Tea
• 11.00 - 12.30 Session Two
• 12.30 - 1.30 Lunch
• 1.30 - 3.00 Session Three
• 3.00 - 3.20 Afternoon Tea
• 3.20 - 4.30 Session Four
• 4.30 Close of Workshop
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Women in Governance, Risk &
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