Artlead Leadership for Community Building Program

We invite you to join us for the…

'ARTFUL LEADERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING' PROGRAM

Conducted on behalf of Country Arts WA

"Be one of the 15 participants from across the Goldfields-Esperance region joining this exciting program, running from September – November 2015. Develop your personal leadership capability, expand your knowledge of our regional opportunities, and connect with other leaders who share your enthusiasm for making a difference."

The ‘Artful Leadership for Community Building’ Program is a structured leadership development program being delivered by Karrak Consulting on behalf of the Country Arts WA.

The program includes:

Three workshops of three-days, spaced approximately six weeks apart
A self-directed individual or group leadership project
One-on-one professional leadership coaching
Small ‘action-learning’ group project discussions with coaching support.

Program Aims

The ‘Artful Leadership for Community Building’ Program has been specially designed to build the capacity, knowledge and networks of leaders in the Goldfields-Esperance region who are keen to contribute to the role culture and arts plays in the life of community.

It will increase your…

Self-awareness and confidence and strengthen your sense of purpose
Ability to positively influence outcomes through enhanced communication and relationship skills
Awareness of regional challenges and opportunities and how they can be innovatively addressed
Leadership networks within the Goldfields-Esperance region.

Like to apply?

Complete our Application Form below, or download one here.

Given Name:

Preferred Name:

Surname:

Country Born:

Indigenous Australian:

Date of Birth:

Gender: Male Female

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Mobile Phone:

Email:

Postal Address:

Home Address:

Shire where you live:

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Shire where you work:

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Applicable Sector: Business Government Community

Disability or health considerations (please specify what these are and the implications):

Your Background and Experiences

Present Employer:

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Briefly describe your responsibilities/roles:

Please list some of your relevant life experiences and personal goals. These may be working roles or interesting personal experiences or planned activities:

What are your personal interest and hobbies:

Your Thoughts about your Community and Region?

What do you consider to be the most significant issues and opportunities facing your community and region today?

Your Community Involvement

What are your major community interests and activities?

List any community organisations, including culture and arts organisations, that you currently belong to, and why being part of this organisation is important to you.

Your Leadership Goals and Aspirations

What do you personally hope to gain by participating in the program?

How do you expect your community and the region to benefit from your participation in the program?

Do you have any specific ideas to assist your community that you'd like to play a role in making happen?

Are you currently involved in, or know of any local (culture or arts) projects or endeavours that you propose to make your ‘leadership project’?

Your Referees

Please provide details of two (2) referees. If you are currently employed, include an employer as a referee. The other should be a referee who is familiar with your community leadership activities or potential:

Referee Name:

Referee Role:

Referee Phone:

Referee Email:

Referee Name:

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Participation and Commitment

1. Program Time and Energy

Successful applicants are asked to commit themselves to full participation in the program, this includes:

Attending all three workshops and all nine (9) workshop days.
Activities associated with planning and implementing your own leadership project (which may be an individual or group project).
Participating in at least three action-learning project group sessions to support your leadership project.
Having three one-on-one individual coaching sessions.
Completing evaluation surveys conducted by Country Arts WA.

2. Program Fee

There is a non-refundable participant fee of $770 (including GST), payable to Country Arts WA on acceptance into the program.

YOUR AGREEMENT

Ihave read and understood The ‘Artful Leadership’ Program Information Pack, including Frequently Asked Questions.

If accepted into the program:

I understand, and am able to meet, the time and energy commitments associated with participating in The ‘Artful Leadership’ Program. I agree to pay the total fee as my contribution to the program within one (1) week of being notified of my successful application (i.e. by Friday 28th August 2015). I agree to attend the three residential workshops and I have, or can, set aside these dates if my application is successful. I agree to undertake a leadership project and to report on its status and my learning in the final workshop. I agree to contribute to supporting the success of one of the workshops by researching local field trip possibilities and coordinating input from local leaders. I agree to complete evaluation surveys conducted by Country Arts WA to assess the value and success of the program. I agree to share accommodation associated with program activities and I am open to car pooling.

Thank you for completing this application. Good luck!

Please note that final participant selection will be made by a selection panel based on the merits of each application AND on ensuring a diverse mix of participants. The selection panel's decisions are final.

We anticipate selection will be based on applications alone, but we may contact referees if necessary.

Successful applicants will be notified by email by Friday 21st August 2015.

Karrak Consulting

We invite you to join us for the…

'ARTFUL LEADERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING' PROGRAM

"Are you passionate about the role of culture and arts in the Goldfields-Esperance region?"

"Are you ready to ‘step up’ your leadership and want support to ‘hit the ground running’?"

"Are you already leading and want to be more resourceful and effective in what you do?"