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tasmanianleaders.org.au Tasmanian Leaders Program 2022 Information Pack 2022
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Tasmanian
Leaders
The Tasmanian Leaders
Program is the proud Tasmanian Program aims
flagship program of Leaders Program The Tasmanian Leaders Program is
Tasmanian Leaders. focussed on delivering results for
The Tasmanian Leaders Program
has been operating since 2007. It is participants, their organisations and
Tasmanian Leaders is a
delivered intensively over one year the wider community.
not-for-profit incorporated
through a powerful combination The aims of the program are to:
association governed by an
of multi-day Residentials, two
expert Board, managed by • Escalate your leadership
or three-day Linking Sessions
performance.
highly-experienced staff and transformative Learning Set
• Immediately boost your
and supported by dedicated Projects.
impact as an employee.
and skilled volunteers. It is aimed at high potential-
• Give you a life enhancing
leaders wanting to transform
From iconic venues around experience.
their leadership capacity and be
the State, we manage • Expand your talents and
challenged and inspired through
and deliver a range of interactive and reflective learning.
test your weaknesses.
transformative leadership • Welcome you into an influential
Places on the program are limited,
programs – including and diverse network.
and applicants are selected based
the Tasmanian Leaders on merit through a competitive
• Tackle critical issues facing
Program – and run diverse Tasmanian business and society.
application process that seeks
and engaging events. to select a diverse cohort of • Deliver powerful Projects
participants. creating positive change.
Our highly-regarded
• Are you ready to transform
social impact initiatives – your leadership capacity?
including Skillsbank and
Are you willing to be challenged?
Thinkbank – support the
•
Covid-19
• Are you open to being inspired?
wider community to thrive. Tasmanian Leaders primary concern
If yes, then the Tasmanian Leaders
is to keep our participants, staff and
Our influential Network Program is for you.
broader community safe as we face
connects current and
We are now inviting applications Covid-19. We are pleased to report
emerging leaders to foster for our next program to be that we have systems in place to
meaningful change together. delivered from February to adapt to the new challenges of
November 2022. social distancing and working in
different ways.
The 2022 program is scheduled
to be delivered face-to-face with
the capability to adjust timing and
modality of delivery as required
ensuring we maintain the depth
and richness of the development
experience, and the high quality of
outcomes for our participants.
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Program
benefits
The Tasmanian Leaders
Program offers a Benefits for Benefits for
range of benefits to participants employers
participants, employers
As a participant, Tasmanian Leaders As a sponsoring employer,
and Tasmania as a whole. Program can: Tasmanian Leaders Program can:
• Expand your understanding • Lift your employee’s
of important Tasmanian, business acumen and
national and global issues. community awareness.
• Deliver a unique experience • Significantly improve your
“The Tasmanian Leaders which profoundly impacts you employee’s self-awareness
Program has been professionally and personally. and leadership capabilities.
one of the greatest • Develop, broaden and expand • Provide access to a unique
experiences of my life. your talents and abilities and forum in which to increase
I found it extremely increase your self-awareness. your organisation’s profile.
valuable to be given the • Expose you to the wisdom • Expose your organisation to
opportunity and time of many business, industry, diverse and influential members
for self-development government and community of the Tasmanian community.
leaders and thinkers.
and reflection. Having Offer access to high quality and low
• Encourage, challenge cost professional development with
a better knowledge of
and inspire you. a Tasmanian focus.
myself, and having a
• Connect you with other
better understanding
participants from diverse
of others has certainly backgrounds and experiences.
increased my ability to
• Foster life-long connections
be a leader. The high with a strong, diverse group of
calibre of people who ambitious change-makers.
have given up their time • Develop your vision for
throughout this year to Tasmania’s future with a
come and speak with us focus on the next ten years.
has been inspirational • Invite you to participate in
and humbling.” the facilitation of change
through action.
Tim Jordan, Electrical • On completion, welcome you
Divisional Manager, Degree C into the influential and innovative
Tasmanian Leaders Network.
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Program
benefits
Benefits for Program Excellence
“I have been fortunate to Tasmania • 96% of graduates experienced
see several colleagues personal growth across the
Tasmanian Leaders Program majority of areas measured as
across various agencies
also positively influences a result of participation in the
participate in the Tasmania’s future. The graduates Tasmanian Leaders Program.
Tasmanian Leaders of our program give back to the • 100% of graduates attributed
Program. It is a credit community in a variety of ways, participation in the Tasmanian
to the Program that its including through: Leaders Program to at least one
participants are able to • Innovative community or area of professional development.
maintain a high level of business development projects • 100% of graduates attributed
delivered every year. participation in the Tasmanian
energy and commitment
• Skillsbank which offers Leaders Program to at least one
throughout what is
high-level volunteer services area of personal development.
obviously an intensive
and advice to community
year. The Tasmanian Impact on participants
groups and not-for-profits.
Leaders Program is an • 97% of graduates have
• Thinkbank which brings together
investment that I believe enhanced leadership capacity.
the Tasmanian Leaders Network
delivers positive returns to generate innovative solutions • 95% of graduates have
through dialogue on pressing and increased levels of motivation
for the individual, their
complex issues facing our State. to influence/create change.
workplace (old and
Alumni activities which deliver • 95% of Tasmanian Leaders
new) and the Tasmanian •
thought leadership, expertise and graduates have increased
community.” levels of professional skills
experience that can – and does
– enhance Tasmania’s future. and competencies.
Kate Kent, Executive Director,
Department of Premier & Impact on Tasmania
Findings from the 2019 Tasmanian
Cabinet 96% of graduates have
Leaders Impact Study provide •
strong evidence that participation broader knowledge and
in the Tasmanian Leaders awareness of Tasmanian
Program has a positive and lasting challenges/opportunities.
influence on graduates, with a • 89% of graduates felt that the
very high impact on personal Tasmanian Leaders networks have
and professional growth evident added value on a professional
long after completion. The study and/or personal level.
indicates the core deliverables of
• 72% of graduates have leveraged
the program are being met with
Tasmanian Leaders networks to
100% of graduates attributing
gain skills/advice/information
participation in the program to their
or generate business leads.
professional and personal growth.
The standard of excellence can also
be measured by the advocacy level
of 98% of graduates recommending
TLP to friends and colleagues.
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Program
structure
The Tasmanian Leaders • Better strategic thinking
Learning Set
Program is delivered on a so decision making is
informed, considered, Projects
part-time basis through
inclusive and long-term.
monthly gatherings from A key feature of the Tasmanian
• Growth in confidence and Leaders Program is the
February to November.
communication skills to identification and successful
This structure allows participants better negotiate, influence completion of a Learning Set
to maintain their important and lead change. Project.
professional and personal • Improved professional and
responsibilities. It also allows for These projects are designed to
personal relationships skills.
reading, reflection and active reinforce and develop program
• Enhanced ability to work learning, to make a positive
networking over a sustained period,
with and value diversity. difference in the Tasmanian
strengthening the relationships
between participants and helping • Greater clarity around personal community, as well as to deliver a
to ensure that learnings ‘stick’. strengths and weaknesses. demonstrable return on investment
• Development of a life to the State.
The Program has four main streams
plan and career path. Learning Set Projects are
of development activity:
delivered by Tasmanian Leaders
1 Three multi-day residential Program participants working in
retreats. Linking Sessions small groups called Learning Sets.
2 Seven two to three-day Each Linking Session is held over Learning Sets adopt formal project
Linking Sessions. two or three days. These are typically management processes and often
held on Fridays and Saturdays. partner with existing not-for-profit
3 Ongoing contact across the year. organisations to ensure they are
One day of each Linking Session addressing real needs.
4 An impactful Learning Set Project.
is devoted to the exploration of an
issue of significance for Tasmania's Participants are encouraged to
complete their projects during
Residentials future. These sessions involve a
the ten months of the Program.
variety of experts, critical thinkers
The Residentials provide an and business and community However, some will require
opportunity for in-depth personal leaders who help participants completion following graduation.
and professional development. explore different perspectives on The projects encourage learning
The same core facilitators design the topic to challenge existing and as such the outcomes of them
and lead all Residentials providing beliefs and assumptions. These are reported at an event held in May
continuity throughout the year. sessions help participants think the year following graduation.
in more complex, systemic, The following guidelines apply in
During the Residentials, and also at
strategic, and interdependent ways developing Projects. They should:
the Linking Sessions, participants
building greater capacity to work
develop and practice a range of • Be small enough to be achievable.
with ambiguity, complexity and
leadership competencies to allow: • Be large enough to matter.
uncertainty.
• Greater understanding of • Aspire to make a positive
self and the impact of one’s The other day is devoted to
contribution.
behaviour on others. exploring different facets of
leadership development focusing
• Improved knowledge of group
on personal or professional
dynamics to increase capacity
development.
to motivate, lead and mentor.
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Commitment
and 2022 dates
The Tasmanian Leaders
Program is an esteemed and
2022 program dates
intensive undertaking aimed
PROGRAM COMPONENT DATES LOCATION
at high potential-leaders
with a strong commitment Thursday 17 February – Sunday Strahan
Opening Residential
to advancing their own 20 February Village
leadership potential.
Thursday 17 March – Saturday
As part of that commitment, Linking Session 1 Burnie
19 March
successful applicants are expected
to attend and actively participate Linking Session 2 Friday 8 April – Saturday 9 April Launceston
in all Program sessions. When
accepting a position on the Linking Session 3 Friday 13 May – Saturday 14 May Hobart
Program, participants agree to
attend the opening, mid-year Freycinet
Mid-Year Residential Friday 24 June – Sunday 26 June
and closing Residentials and the Lodge
seven Linking Sessions. Failure
to meet this requirement can Linking Session 4 Friday 29 July – Saturday 30 July Devonport
jeopardise your graduation and
your membership to the Tasmanian Friday 25 August – Saturday
Linking Session 5 Hobart
Leaders Network. 26 August
The dates of the 2022 program Friday 23 September – Saturday
are provided here so you and Linking Session 6 Launceston
24 September
your employer can discuss the
attendance requirements before Friday 21 October – Saturday
you submit an application. Linking Session 7 Hobart
22 October
In addition you are invited to view
the participant charter that you Cradle
Friday 18 November – Sunday
will be asked to sign at the time of Closing Residential Mountain
20 November
application: Hotel
www.tasmanianleaders.org.au/
PLEASE NOTE:
participant-charter.
• Program dates and locations may change and if this occurs participants
As a state-wide program with will be notified in a timely manner.
participants drawn from all over
• Further details regarding dates and session topics will be provided
Tasmania, events are held at a variety
to successful applicants when a placement offer is made.
of venues and locations across the
State. Locations will be chosen • Please note program days are likely to be long with start times of
based on their relevance to the 8.30 am and evening activities included between program days.
topic being considered. A number • Accommodation at Linking Sessions is to be provided by participants.
of specific site visits or tours will be • Tasmanian Leaders will continue to adhere to expert advice and
included in the schedule of events government directions in relation to Covid-19. Any adjustments to any
to provide a diversity of learning portion of the 2022 program will be communicated to participants
experiences and a context for the as soon as practical.
discussions to be held.
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Program
fees
While participants and their
organisations contribute to Participant Scholarships
the cost of producing the contribution Tasmanian Leaders is committed
Tasmanian Leaders Program, to the selection of participants
The amount payable by participants
these contributions in no on the program is $1,200 (incl. GST). with diverse backgrounds and
way cover the full cost of $600 of this amount is payable at it is our policy that there should
be no economic or other barriers
delivering the program. the time of acceptance of a place
on the Program (Nov-Dec 2021) for individuals to participate. We
Tasmanian Leaders holds down understand that there may be some
and the remainder before the first
Tasmanian Leaders Program fees for applicants for whom the above
Residential (Jan-Feb 2022).
participants and their organisations financial contributions could create
thanks to the generous support a difficulty and as such we work
of our committed sponsors and Employer/sponsor with a number of key partners to
supporters.
contribution provide select scholarships.
Each place on the course costs Scholarships help individuals and
$7,800 (incl. GST) in total in 2022. The amount payable by a organisations cover all, or a portion
This amount is shared by individuals participant’s employer (or of the Program fee to build capacity
and their employers. other sponsor) is $6,600 (incl. in a particular community or
GST). This amount is payable industry, based on the priorities of
The fees are broken into two before 30 January, 2022. In
components because Tasmanian the scholarship partners.
most circumstances, if you are
Leaders seeks a tangible self-employed, or not currently For further information on current
commitment from participants as employed, you will be required to scholarships visit the Tasmania
well as their employers to undertake pay both the employer/sponsor fee Leaders website and look in the
the program. and the participant contribution. Tasmanian Leaders Program
The program fees cover the cost section.
To see our terms and conditions
of program materials, networking regarding refunds please visit In exceptional circumstances the
events, field trips, meals and www.tasmanianleaders.org.au/ Board of Tasmanian Leaders may
accommodation at each of the terms. provide a discount to successful
three Residentials, as well as candidates who are ineligible for
lunches and morning and afternoon any of our scholarships and cannot
teas at each of the seven Linking afford the Program fees.
Sessions.
Please contact our office to discuss,
Not included in the program fees in confidence, your circumstances
are the participant’s transport to should you have a need to apply for
or from the Residentials or the this by calling 6777 2781 or emailing
Linking Sessions (participants often info@tasmanianleaders.org.au.
carpool), nor accommodation for
the Linking Sessions (if required).
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Application
and selection
Program participants • Be committed to active
are selected through a community involvement. Information sessions
competitive application • Be committed to becoming
If, after reviewing the information
an active member of the
process. They are selected contained in this document you or
Tasmanian Leaders Network.
on merit and are drawn your employer still have questions,
from diverse sectors Applications must be completed or if you would simply like the
through an on-line application form. opportunity to speak to someone,
of the community to
To access this form please visit our then we suggest that you attend
provide a mix of gender,
website. one of our Information Sessions.
background, geography, These sessions present a great
You will need to establish a
career, personal experiences, opportunity to speak with staff and
username and password, which
ideas and beliefs. you will need to use each time you
past participants of the program to
find out whether it is for you.
Places on the Tasmanian Leaders access your application form, which
Program are strictly limited. In 2022 can be saved at any point. When The Information Sessions will be
we will accept a maximum of 24 you have completed the application held via zoom on the following days:
individuals to participate in the form, you will be prompted to press • Session 1:
program. submit. After which you will need Monday 16 August
to print, sign and send a copy to our 12.00 - 1.00 pm
People interested in applying for
PO Box.
the program should: • Session 2:
• Be established or aspiring Further details on the application Tuesday 31 August
leaders with at least five process are available on our website 5.00 - 6.00 pm
years relevant experience. in the Tasmanian Leaders Program
To reserve your place and RSVP go
section.
• Have demonstrated above- to www.tasmanianleaders.org.
average achievement with clear The closing time and date for the au/events. On our website, you
potential for further growth. receipt of electronic applications can also view our year books that
• Have the capacity to enter, is noon on Friday 1 October. The include participant and employer
or progress further through hard copy should be posted that testimonials and an overview of
senior levels of management. day however we do not expect to Program sessions.
receive it by midday.
• Have the potential to contribute
significantly to the wider
Tasmanian community.
• Be willing and able to make
the required time and energy
commitment to the program.
• Have the full support
of their employer.
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Frequently
asked
questions
Applying I am self-employed / Program content
currently unemployed –
can I participate in TLP? and design
When should I expect an
interview? Yes, a self-employed or unemployed What is Action Learning?
person can participate and they are
Shortlisted applicants should Action learning is an educational
encouraged to apply.
prepare for a virtual interview process whereby participants study
between 18-29 October. their own actions and experiences
There are two people from
my organisation who would in order to improve performance.
What kind of people are you It allows participants to gain
like to participate. Can we
seeking to complete the knowledge through actions and
both apply?
Program? repetition, rather than through
Two or more applications may
Each Program brings together a traditional instruction. TLP action
be submitted by staff from one
maximum of 24 aspiring Tasmanian learning is done in conjunction
organisation. Although it is unlikely
leaders. Participants are selected to with others, in small groups called
that both would be successful
ensure diversity within the group Learning Sets. It is considered to
in any given round, each will be
and their ability to contribute a be particularly suitable for adults,
assessed on a case-by-case basis
variety of skills and experiences. as it enables each person to
and measured on the merits of the
reflect on and review the action
The participant group comes application and the diversity of the
they have taken and the learning
from across the state and is typically overall participant group.
points arising. This should then
made up of approximately 45-
guide future action and improve
50% from the private sector and I have applied previously, performance.
approximately 30-35% from the can I reapply?
public sector, and approximately
Many qualified candidates may not What is a Learning Set?
20-25% from the not-for-profit
be chosen because of restrictions
sector. Their average age is forty. This At the opening session participants
on the size of the group and
diversity ensures lively discussion will form Learning Sets. These are
the need for diversity in group
but also means that, in addition to a smaller group of participants
composition. Individuals not
learning from the program content, who work together for the duration
selected are encouraged to reapply
the participants learn a significant of the program. This enables
in subsequent years.
amount from their interactions with participants to develop close
one another. bonds with a smaller number of
the group to maximise the sharing
A list of current participants can
of experiences while providing
be found on our website or to
feedback and invaluable support
search our graduates via interests
to one another. A large proportion
or industry to find a like-minded
of discussions and activities will
Alumnus to connect with prior to
occur within these Learning Sets.
submitting an application please
In addition to learning from each
use our graduate search at:
other, these groups are expected to
https://portal.tasmanianleaders.
deliver a program day focussed on
org.au/search/graduate.
an issue affecting Tasmania's future
and a Project.
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Frequently
asked
questions
Does the program use
any diagnostics? Partners
Program participants will be
The Tasmanian Leaders Program is made possible by the generous
exposed to a range of diagnostic
contributions of a host of organisations and individuals including
tools, depending on the
foundation support from the Tasmanian Government through the
development needs and interests of
Department of State Growth and our finance partner KPMG, our
the group, to help them understand
media partner WIN television and our accommodation partner,
themselves, their communication
NRMA.
preferences, and how they perceive
the world and make decisions. The
Myers-Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI)
will be used with each group
throughout the program.
My employer is unwilling
to fund the employer
Contact details
contribution. Can I still PHONE
apply to participate in 6777 2781 or 0417 379 703
the Program?
EMAIL
Yes, you can still apply. In your
angela.driver@tasmanianleaders.org.au
interview you will be asked to
provide details of how you intend to WEBSITE
pay this portion of the participation www.tasmanianleaders.org.au
fee. In any given year there are TASMANIAN LEADERS PORTAL
participants who choose to cover https://portal.tasmanianleaders.org.au/account/dashboard
the cost of both the employer
fee and the participant fee and TWITTER
negotiate with the employer for @tasleaders
time off work to participate. FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/TasmanianLeaders
For people who are self-
employed, who pays the LINKEDIN
employer contribution? www.linkedin.com/company/tasmanian-leaders-inc
The business is assumed to be the OFFICE
employer and depending on the CH Smith Centre
size and turnover of the company 20 Charles Street
payment plans can be negotiated. Launceston Tasmania 7250
POST
PO Box 1186
Launceston Tasmania 7250
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