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tasmanianleaders.org.au Tasmanian Leaders Program 2021 Information Pack 2021
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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,
development programs – and diverse network.
and applicants are selected based
including the Tasmanian on merit through a competitive
• Tackle critical issues facing
Leaders Program – and run Tasmanian business and society.
application process that seeks
diverse 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 2021. social distancing and working in
different ways.
The 2021 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 program
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
• Encourage, challenge professional development at very
a better knowledge of
and inspire you. low cost with 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
Divisional Manager, Degree C you into the influential
and innovative Tasmanian
Leaders Alumni network.
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Program
benefits
Benefits for Program Excellence
“I have been fortunate to Tasmania • 100% of graduates attributed
see several colleagues participation in the Tasmanian
Tasmanian Leaders Program also Leaders Program to at least one
across various agencies
positively influences Tasmania’s area of professional development
participate in the future. The Alumni of our program • 100% of graduates attributed
Tasmanian Leaders give back to the community in a participation in the Tasmanian
Program. It is a credit variety of ways, including through: Leaders Program to at least one
to the Program that its • Innovative community or area of personal development
participants are able to business development projects • 96% of graduates experienced
maintain a high level of delivered every year. personal growth across the
energy and commitment • Skillsbank which offers majority of areas measured as
high-level volunteer services a result of participation in the
throughout what is
and advice to community Tasmanian Leaders Program
obviously an intensive
groups and not-for-profits.
year. The Tasmanian Impact on participants
• Thinkbank which brings together
Leaders Program is an • 97% of graduates have
Tasmanian Leaders Alumni to
investment that I believe enhanced leadership capacity
generate innovative solutions
delivers positive returns through dialogue on pressing and • 95% of graduates have
complex issues facing our State. increased levels of motivation
for the individual, their
to influence/create change
workplace (old and • Alumni activities which deliver
thought leadership, expertise and • 95% of Tasmanian Leaders
new) and the Tasmanian
experience that can – and does graduates have increased
community.” levels of professional skills
– enhance Tasmania’s future.
and competencies
Kate Kent, Executive Director,
Findings from the 2019 Tasmanian
Department of Premier & Impact on Tasmania
Leaders Impact Study provide
Cabinet 96% of graduates have
strong evidence that participation •
in the Tasmanian Leaders broader knowledge and
Program has a positive and lasting awareness of Tasmanian
influence on graduates, with a challenges/opportunities
very high impact on personal • 89% of graduates felt that the
and professional growth evident Tasmanian Leaders networks have
long after completion. The study added value on a professional
indicates the core deliverables of and/or personal level
the program are being met with
• 72% of graduates have leveraged
100% of graduates attributing
Tasmanian Leaders networks to
participation in the program to their
gain skills/advice/information
professional and personal growth.
or generate business leads
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 held on management processes and often
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 2020 dates
The Tasmanian Leaders
Program is an esteemed and 2021 program dates
intensive undertaking aimed
PROGRAM COMPONENT DATES LOCATION
at high potential-leaders
with a strong commitment Opening Thursday 18 February – Sunday
to advancing their own Strahan
Residential 21 February
leadership potential.
Thursday 11 March – Saturday
As part of that commitment, Linking Session 1 Burnie
13 March
successful applicants are expected
to attend and actively participate
Linking Session 2 Friday 9 April – Saturday 10 April Launceston
in all Program sessions. When
accepting a position on the Linking Session 3 Friday 14 May – Saturday 15 May Hobart
program, participants agree to
attend the opening, mid-year Mid-Year
and closing Residentials and the Friday 18 June – Sunday 20 June Freycinet
Residential
seven Linking Sessions. Failure
to meet this requirement can Linking Session 4 Friday 23 July – Saturday 24 July Devonport
jeopardise your graduation and
your membership of the prestigious Friday 13 August – Saturday
Linking Session 5 Hobart
Alumni. 14 August
The dates of the 2021 program
Friday 10 September – Saturday
are provided here so you and Linking Session 6 Launceston
11 September
your employer can discuss the
attendance requirements before
Friday 15 October – Saturday
you submit an application. Linking Session 7 Hobart
16 October
In addition you are invited to view
the participant charter that you Friday 19 November – Sunday Cradle
Closing Residential
will be asked to sign at the time of 21 November Mountain
application:
PLEASE NOTE:
www.tasmanianleaders.org.au/
participant-charter. • Further details regarding dates and session topics will be provided
to successful applicants when a placement offer is made.
As the TLP is a state-wide program
• Please note program days are likely to be long with start times of
with participants drawn from all over
8.30 am and evening activities included between program days.
Tasmania, events are held at a variety
of venues and locations across the • Accommodation at Linking Sessions is to be provided by participants.
State. Locations will be chosen • Tasmanian Leaders will continue to adhere to expert advice
based on their relevance to the and government directions in relation to COVID-19.
topic being considered. A number Any adjustments to any portion of the 2021 program will
of specific site visits or tours will be be communicated to participants as soon as practical.
included in the schedule of events
to provide a diversity of learning
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experiences and a context for the
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 $1,155 (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 2020) 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 2021).
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 hard with key partners to provide a
supporters.
contribution few scholarships.
Each place on the course costs Scholarships help individuals and
$6,755 (incl. GST) in total in 2021. 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 $5,600 (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, 2021. 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 Alumni.
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 opportunity to speak to someone
of the community to
form. To access this form you need face-to-face, then we suggest that
provide a mix of gender,
to establish an account on the you attend one of our Information
background, geography, Tasmanian Leaders portal at https:// Sessions. These sessions present
career, personal experiences, portal.tasmanianleaders.org.au/ a great opportunity to speak with
ideas and beliefs. account/dashboard staff and past participants of the
program to find out whether it is for
Places on the Tasmanian Leaders You will need to establish a
you.
Program are strictly limited. In 2021 username and password, which
we will accept a maximum of 24 you will need to use each time you The Information Sessions will be
individuals to participate in the access your application form, which held via zoom on the following days:
program. can be saved at any point. When • Session 1:
you have completed the application Monday 1 August
People interested in applying for
form, you will be prompted to press 12.00 - 1.00 pm
the program should:
submit. After which you will need
• Be established or aspiring • Session 2:
to print, sign and send a copy to our
leaders with at least five Thursday 10 September
PO Box.
years relevant experience. 5.00 - 6.00 pm
Further details on the application • Session 3:
• Have demonstrated above-
process are available on our website Thursday 24 September
average achievement with clear
in the Tasmanian Leaders Program 12.00 - 1.00 pm
potential for further growth.
section.
• Have the capacity to enter, To reserve your place and RSVP go
or progress further through The closing time and date for the to www.tasmanianleaders.org.
senior levels of management. receipt of electronic applications au/events. On our website, you
is noon on Thursday 1 October. The can also view our year books that
• Have the potential to contribute
hard copy should be posted that include participant and employer
significantly to the wider
day however we do not expect to testimonials and an overview of
Tasmanian community.
receive it by midday. program sessions.
• 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 20-30 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. 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,
discussed 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 overall participant group.
points arising. This should then
typically made up of approximately
guide future action and improve
45-50% from the private sector, 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. This diversity ensures lively At the opening session participants
on the size of the group and
discussion but also means that, will form Learning Sets. These are
the need for diversity in group
in addition to learning from the a smaller group of participants
composition. Individuals not
program content, the participants who work together for the duration
selected are encouraged to reapply
learn a significant amount from of the program. This enables
in subsequent years.
their interactions with one another. participants to develop close
bonds with a smaller number of
A list of current participants can
the group to maximise the sharing
be found on our website or to
of experiences while providing
search our graduates via interests
feedback and invaluable support
or industry to find a like-minded
to one another. A large proportion
Alumnus to connect with prior to
of discussions and activities will
submitting an application please
occur within these Learning Sets.
use our graduate search at:
In addition to learning from each
https://portal.tasmanianleaders.
other, these groups are expected to
org.au/search/graduate.
deliver a program day focussed on
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
RACT Destinations.
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. We will TWITTER
also be asking how you will be able @tasleaders
to afford the time off work and if FACEBOOK
your employer will be supporting www.facebook.com/TasmanianLeaders
you with that component of the
LINKEDIN
commitment.
www.linkedin.com/company/tasmanian-leaders-inc
For people who are self- OFFICE
employed, who pays the CH Smith Centre
employer contribution? 20 Charles Street
The business is assumed to be the Launceston Tasmania 7250
employer and depending on the POST
size and turnover of the company PO Box 1186
payment plans can be negotiated. Launceston Tasmania 7250
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