Day 1 | 28 November 2023
7:50
Registration and Morning Refreshments
8:30
Welcome to Country
8:50
Chairperson’s Opening Address
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Katherine Jeffries, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
THE FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP
9:00
Opening Keynote: Inspiring change by leading with integrity, purpose and positive impact
9:20
CEO Fireside Chat: Setting a clear vision and developing a strategic roadmap for your organisation
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How to lead organisational change, manage disruptions and navigate uncertainty and risk to make informed decisions
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How leaders can engage with stakeholders, including employees, customers, and communities, in a way that reflects shared values
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What legacy will you leave on the teams and people that you lead?
Amanda Cattermole, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency
Adam Copp, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Australia (he/him)
Anna Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Office of Financial Management (she/her)
10:00
Speed Networking: Break the ice and engage in rapid-fire interactions with multiple peers
10:20
Morning Tea
AMPLIFYING VOICES: ADVOCACY AND INFLUENCE
10:50
From Shackles to Showcase: Unlocking identity as an asset
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Skin colour, accents, names and networks set some staff apart – and can leave them burned out or excluded
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Providing space for staff to accept and own their complete identity can be very empowering
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Insights into the limits that stereotypes of internal and external stakeholders can impose
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How to turn diversity into a much more powerful workplace asset
Professor Maree Meredith, Pro Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership, University of Canberra (she/her)
11:10
Fireside Chat: Promoting core values in the workplace
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How to address situations of misalignment between behaviour and values or responsibilities
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Holding leaders and employees responsible for upholding shared values
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How to create safe spaces that bring different viewpoints and perspectives to the table
Moderator: Clare Walsh, Deputy Secretary, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Sally Druhan, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, ACT Government (she/her)
11:50
Slido Poll
Streamed from Sydney, Australia
12:00
In Conversation: Redefining Success
Dive into an insightful and engaging conversation with two of Australia’s most renowned
journalists, Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb as they share their perspectives on leadership,
storytelling, and navigating the complexities of today. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage
with their expertise and wit in a thought-provoking conversation that promises to inspire and
enlighten.
Leigh Sales AM, Author and Journalist
Annabel Crabb, Author and Journalist
12:50
Networking Lunch
CREATING A LASTING LEADERSHIP LEGACY
1:50
Redraw presence into conference room
Streamed from Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
2:00
In Conversation: Thinking beyond your tenure
3:00
Afternoon Tea
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GEN: DEVELOPING EMERGING LEADERS
3:30
Keynote: Leadership from a Gen Z point of view
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How to support emerging leaders to take calculated risks, think creatively and propose innovative solutions
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How to create safe environments that allow for experimentation and learning from failures
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The role of mentorship and sponsorship: How to champion emerging leaders’ achievements and showcase potential to senior leaders
Sophie Aboud, Board Director and Project Lead, The STOP Campaign, ACT Young Woman of the Year 2023 (she/her)
4:00
Slido Poll
Streamed from Sydney, Australia
4:10
UN Women Keynote: Paving the way for future generations
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How can established leaders serve as role models to share knowledge and experiences, and offer feedback
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As you move up the ladder, how can you encourage other female leaders in your organisation to move up too?
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How to best acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of emerging leaders
Simone Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, UN Women Australia
Dr Catherine Ball, PhD, Associate Professor, Author, Entrepreneur, Scientific Futurist, and Visioneer
5:00
Chairperson’s Closing Address
5:10
Cocktail Party and End of Summit Day One
Day 2 | 29 November 2023
BRING ALONG AN ALLY FOR THE MORNING PLENARY SESSIONS
Bring along a male or non-binary ally for the morning plenary sessions (up until morning tea).
Including non-binary and male voices is crucial to accelerating change when it comes to eliminating gender bias in workplaces. Bring along the allies in your company who are true advocates for developing diverse leaders, to spark authentic conversations around supporting underrepresented employees. Send across the details of your ally to info@womenleadersinsitute.com at least 6 weeks before the event.
8:30
Registration and Morning Refreshments
8:50
Chairperson’s Opening Address
LEADING BY EXAMPLE: DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO GENDER EQUITY
9:00
Opening Keynote: Stand out and make a lasting impact
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Finding allies and advocates: Cultivating relationships with those who can support you in the workplace and amplify your voice
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Building resilience in the face of challenges, setbacks and biases
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Embracing your unique leadership style and strengths
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Elizabeth Lee, Member of Parliament, ACT Legislative Assembly
9:50
CEO Panel: The value of diverse perspectives and experiences in driving innovation and decision making
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Strategies for recruiting top talent, fostering collaboration and empowering employees to contribute their best work
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Strategies for managing work-life integration, setting boundaries and achieving a healthy work-life balance
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What is the biggest learning from the tough times that you have led through?
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Moderator: Stephanie Copus Campbell AM, Ambassador for Gender Equality, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (she/her)
Leanne Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Human Rights Commission (she/her)
Jim Betts, Secretary, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Anthony Draheim, Chief Officer, ACT State Emergency Service
10:10
Sharing session: How can allies amplify your voice, provide advice and create opportunities for advancement of female leaders?
10:20
Morning Tea
LEADING WITH AUTHENTICITY: UNLOCKING THE POWER OF LEADERSHIP STYLES
10:50
Trivia
11:00
Panel: Fostering inspiration and influencing others through your behaviour and actions
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How to consistently demonstrate positive behaviours aligned with your values to shape the attitudes, actions and perceptions of those who observe and interact with you
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How to resolve the challenges that arise when values conflict within a team or organisation
Moderator: Thao Le, Chief Financial Officer, ACT Government
Alison Rose, Chief of Space Division, Geoscience Australia
Michelle Graham, Acting First Assistant Secretary - Integrity, Security and Assurance, Australian Department of Home Affairs (she/her)
Verity Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Council ACT (she/her)
Tracy Mackey, Commissioner, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (she/her)
11:50
Slido Poll
Streamed from Canberra, Australia
12:00
In Conversation: Australia’s leadership in gender equality – Initiating change and inspiring diversity of thought
Hon. Mary Wooldridge, Chief Executive Officer, Workplace Gender Equality Agency
12:50
Networking Lunch
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP PRESENCE AND INFLUENCE
1:50
Prize Draw
2:00
Introduction to Interactive Scenario-Based Breakout Sessions
2:10
Interactive Scenario-Based Breakout Sessions
Our interactive scenario-based breakouts will help you nurture core professional and personal skills. Each session will run for thirty minutes. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in two discussions.
LEADERSHIP
Negotiation skills: How to enhance your negotiation skills to effectively advocate for yourself, navigate salary negotiations and secure promotions or desired opportunities?
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Developing leadership resilience: How to build resilience to effectively manage setbacks, navigate challenges and bounce back from adversity in leadership roles?
Dr Susan McGinty, Founder, Aya Leadership
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Developing executive presence: How to cultivate executive presence and enhance communications and presentation skills that project confidence and influence?
Kim Vella, Founder and Chief Coach, Kim Vella Coaching
Mentorship and Sponsorship: How to implement strategies for finding mentors, building meaningful relationships, and seeking sponsorship to advance your career?
PERSONAL GROWTH
Leading with emotional intelligence: How to develop your emotional intelligence and empathy to build strong relationships, navigate challenging conversations and create inclusive and supportive team environments?
