TRAILblazers TRAIL Blazers Curriculum
TRAIL Blazers Curriculum
The program has long-reaching practical effects. Here is an unsolicited testimonial from 2010 participant John Harrison:
"My personal challenge during the course was to grow membership. And we did the reverse goals task. Well the two pieces of paper [from the Masterminding session] are still on my office wall and I think I have created a monster! Thanks guys. Membership has grown from 130 in July 09 to about 330 as of today... you should be careful of what you ask for (ha ha)." - John Harrison, Executive Officer, Professional Fishermen's Association
What happens on TRAILblazers?
*Please note that this program is a guide only and will be customised to address individual client needs and requirements as participants enrol, including location and context
Days 1 - 4: Personal Leadership and Effective Cross Sector Engagement
Days 5 - 6: Leading Groups and Organisations
Days 7 - 8: Power, Influence, Reflection
Days 1 - 4: Personal Leadership and Effective Cross Sector Engagement
Outdoor Experiential Education Component
- Small and large group leadership challenges
- DiSC profiles: understanding behavioural preferences for enhanced team engagement
- Frameworks for effective interpersonal relationships
- Knowledge into wisdom: a reflective process on your personal leadership attributes and practices
Days 5 – 6: Leading Groups and Organisations
- The Leadership Maturity Framework: how to expand your leadership thinking, legacy, and contribution - to be a more effective, responsive leader in complex situations
- Crucial conversations for leading organisational culture and change management
- Creative Thinking: accessing the whole brain for innovative solutions
- Leveraging strategic networks
Day 7- 8: Power, Influence, Reflection
- Social Media: Get ahead before you get stepped on - practical skills and strategies for the contemporary global leader
- Future Thinking: How to think like a Futurist - 'Know first, Be first, Profit first'
- Generative change processes: mindfulness, changing beliefs, and contemporary leadership practice
- 360 feedback – reflective learning
- Group debrief on learning and experiences
- Professional development plans
- Masterminding with peers: collaborative approach to your unique challenges
6 Weeks Post-Course Activity
- Review of personal engagement plan
- Masterminding for ongoing support and learning
Speakers on the Program
We engage leading edge thinkers for the program.
"Leadership Maturity Framework" with Maja Stanojevic-Andre
Dr Maja Stanojevic-Andre, MD FCPsych (SA) Maja is the director of Q3 Intelligence, a consultancy that specializes in supporting high-performance individuals and teams. She lives and works in Sydney, Australia. Trained as a psychiatrist, she has been working for the last six years as an executive coach in corporations as well as with individuals in the areas of leadership development and organizational culture transformation. She is passionate about bringing the developmental perspective to current leadership theories and practices. She is collaborating with Susanne Cook-Greuter in organizing and facilitating Leadership Maturity Intensive workshops in Australia. She is a colleague of Susann Cook-Greuter (one of the most eminent intellectuals in the consciousness space) and has conducted the 3-day ‘Leadership Maturity Intensive’ workshop training with Susann on her visits to Australia over the last few years.
Back by popular demand, Maja will be running a Leadership Maturity Framework workshop with TRAILblazers, including a personal analysis of test results and recommendations to move along the leadership continuum.
Here's what some of the participants had to say about Maja's workshop:
"Another real insight into self and others. A great indication of things to strive toward to improve as a leader. Fascinating and informative presentation."
"Very good framework, can use this to develop my staff and self to the next level"
"Awesome! Will help me in my current transtion."
"Creative Thinking" with Joanna Maxwell
Joanna has overcome a career in corporate law to become the owner of WorkInColour and a creative thinker, trainer, coach and writer. She’s long been fascinated by the power of creativity and its ability to revolutionise lives and businesses.
Joanna regularly presents and gives workshops on creative thinking to corporate clients including the ABC, Cover-More Australia and the NSW Department of Education and Training. Since 2002 she has produced the content of the Australian Financial Review ‘Hear it From the BOSS’ forums in Sydney and Melbourne on creativity, big ideas and leadership. Joanna writes regularly on creative thinking and other issues for publications including AFR BOSS, The Canberra Times and Eureka Street.
Creative thinking is no longer optional for business. AGSM's The Leader magazine wrote recently, 'Innovation - it's not just a word to be bandied about. The economy is forcing us to get creative. Innovation could be just what we need and it could be very good for business.' And it’s not just about the economy – changes in how we work, how we connect with each other and how we interact with our environment mean that creative thinking is a vital ingredient for 21C success.
Joanna will be running the popular "Creative Thinking" workshop with TRAILblazers. www.workincolour.com.au
Here's what some of the participants had to say about Joanna's workshop:
"Fun! Important messages from this one! I will be cultivating my creative mind rather than be fearful of sharing my wacky ideas."
"Well done for having such a great energy packed session. I got a lot our of this session."
"Loved this! Lots of fun and surprisingly easy to move between critical and creative thinking. Joanna has this work really well."
"How to Think Like A Futurist" with Craig Rispin
Craig Rispin is a Business Futurist and Innovation Expert his expertise is in emerging business, people and technology trends—and how companies can profit from them.
Craig has over 20 years experience working where the future has been created—with some of the most innovative companies in the world in the IT, consumer electronics, internet and broadcasting industries.
He is an award-winning speaker and has addressed audiences from 15 to 3,000 on 5 continents and has consulted with CEOs of leading companies worldwide.
Some of his clients include: BHP Billiton, Canon, Colonial First State, IBM, Kimberly-Clark, Mallesons, NRMA, Sportscraft, Symantec, Toyota, the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and countless professional industry associations.
Craig is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), which is conferred by the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers. Currently there are fewer than 600 CSPs worldwide and Craig is the only "Business Futurist & Innovation Expert" with this designation.
Now a keynote speaker and innovation consultant, Craig shows his clients how to Know First, Be First and Profit First. Find out more at www.FutureTrendsGroup.com
Craig will be providing a detailed workshop on "How To Think Like A Futurist".
Here's what some of the participants had to say about Craig's presentation:
"Thought provoking, lots of good tips, great insight!",
"This was fantastic and a real surprise particularly regarding the tools we can all tap into - a very refreshing way to finish up!"
"Wow! I will be using this thinking and the tools as soon as I get back to work."
"Leadership Development in the Outdoors" with Colin Hendrie and Outback Initiatives
Raised in the bush of Zimbabwe, Colin's knowledge of, and love for, the outdoors has been a major influence on his life. After 12 years active service as an army officer (rank of major) in Zimbabwe and 3 years as a Special Forces squadron commander, Sultanate of Oman, Colin embarked on a career in senior management roles in South Africa, the USA and Australia. His commercial focus was diverse, including chipboard manufacturing, international car rental, security and human resource development.
Colin founded Outback Initiatives in 1994 and has designed and delivered a wide range of personal and group developmental programs in Australia and overseas. These are essentially experiential learning programs, focusing on leadership, teams, organisational development and adventure/expeditions for a wide range of industries in the private and public sectors, both locally and internationally.
Colin is well known to hundreds of graduates of the Australian Rural Leadership Program and the great majority of short course programs that the Foundation initiated from 2001. His influence on their personal growth and future opportunities in leadership is highly regarded, not only by participants on those programs, but also by facilitators and Foundation staff who have had the privilege of working with him. Colin is looking forward to the 2011 TRAILblazers program.
Here's what some of the participants had to say about Colin's outdoor challange based component:
"Well organised and well executed, an expert touch in both setup and feedback, added to the experiences thoughtfully, made the effort to relate with all. A master of his craft!"
"What can I say! Terrifying, fun, scary, exhilarating, awesome, mind blowing, challenging – the best! Great team – a once in a lifetime experience!"
"Amazing! It really brought the team together. I really enjoyed the challenges and felt re-energized. I didn’t feel tired even though we were stretched. Colin is amazing!"
"Leading In And For Rural Australia - Overcoming Challenges And Managing Change" with Matt Linnegar
Matt is the Chief Executive of the National Farmers' Federation after 17 years in agricultural representation.
Most recently he has been General Manager – Corporate and Customer Operations with Murrumbidgee Irrigation. Prior to that he was Executive Director of the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia – an NFF member commodity group, a position he held for seven years. For four years he was the Marketing Coordinator for the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation (which was the forerunner to Meat and Livestock Australia).
Matt will be sharing his first-hand experience in managing representation issues in a complex and challenging environment with his insights on how to manage the constant pressures of change.
Here's what some of the participants had to say about Matt's presentation:
"Matt was a good choice. His passion for rural and regional Australia really came through"
"Galvanized alot of our learnings, and brought them back to our 'real world' of rural Australia."
"Crucial Conversations for Leaders" with Agi De Simone
Agi has over 17 years experience in human resources. She has been consulting since 2003 as an experienced trainer, facilitator and coach. She works with individuals, senior leaders, and teams to develop leadership, communication and interpersonal skills in order to improve performance, to bring about transformational change and to maximise potential. Agi brings to her training, facilitation and coaching a diverse career in the public and the private sector and a unique combination of experience and expertise as an accountant and auditor; as an educator in a Tertiary Institution, managing, developing and delivering training programs Australia wide; as a business owner developing and delivering training and facilitation programs Australia wide; as well as a Senior Leader in public and private sector organisations.
Agi is a highly qualified and experienced coach and trainer with an extensive track record and has proven results Australia wide at all levels including SES, EL and APS in a wide range of Australian Government Departments throughout Australia. She has far-reaching training and coaching experience in a wide range of national private sector organisations and has coached at all levels including CEO throughout Australia.
Agi's strengths include her extensive knowledge and experience, her belief in people, her energy and enthusiasm, as well as her open, respectful, and engaging style. Her gift is her ability to connect with her clients and training groups in a synergic partnership that enables the development of new ways of thinking, working, and being to achieve professional and personal growth and success.
Agi will be sharing the nuances and strategies for effective leadership conversations that make a difference.
Here is what some of the participants had to say about Agi's workshop:
"Really useful tools to take home. Agi knows her stuff, helped me with a particular problem in my workplace - she described the behaviours perfectly!"
"Interactive and relevant to all. Role playing especially useful to cement concepts. Very useful tips to address my own particular challenges."
Social Media Workshop: "Get Off The Back Foot Before You Get Stepped On"
Social media is becoming one of the indispensable mediums for communicating your message. It has also been instrumental in bringing down governments in the middle east and industry sectors (the live animal export trade is a recent example of campaigning via social media). All too few rural leaders have the skills, knowledge, and impetus to engage with their stakeholders through this medium. In this workshop particpants will explore the implications and opportunities for engaging with this contemporary global platform to better engage with their customers, communities, staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Participants will leave with a 'next steps' plan and some crucial skills for engaging effectively, including practical guidelines and risk management strategies.
What's different about TRAILblazers?
1. Outdoor challenge-based education component: the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation uses challenge-based education in the outdoors as a key component of its program delivery. TRAILblazers, like the Foundation’s longer Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) will also have an outdoor challenge-based education component .
2. Associate Fellowship: Unlike other leadership programs, TRAILblazers graduates will have complimentary membership and access to the LEAD (the Foundation's Leadership Engagement And Development) network post-program, and use of the post-nominals, AARLF. The network includes over 500 graduates of the ARLP – successful leaders across all sectors and all levels of rural Australia.
3. Masterminding and post-course learning activity will be offered to encourage accountability and implementation of individual learning plans and cement transfer of learning and change in behaviour.
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