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1 Summer Retreat a deeper conversation about change Communicating Change / Peter Thompson Mindful Change / Dr Mary Gentile Creative Change / Patrick McIntyre Ethical Change / Dr Simon Longstaff Rapid Change / John Bruce-Smith Being the Change / Jacki Johnson + other speakers / workshops Friday February 7 - Sunday February 9, 2014 fb.com/summerretreat University of New England

2 Change is complex wherever and whenever it occurs. In many ways it is the natural order of decline and regeneration that as an ongoing process brings new possibilities and in other situations it can be devastating. The subtle forces, the politics, the morality, the emotion and the personal judgment is what will be considered throughout the weekend. nourish the mind (and the soul) 2 3

3 imagine futures a deeper conversation about change Participants will question and explore organisational practices and issues and be invited to imagine futures that create hope and energy. Through dialogue and action learning the Retreat participants will have access to business leaders and academics renowned for their capacity to generate change. The University of New England is well known for its highly ranked quality of student experience; excellence in research; strong commitment to innovation; social inclusion; and responsiveness to the aspirations of students, staff, partners and the New England Region. The UNE Summer Retreat is a signature event on the UNE calendar. The New England setting provides a chance to experience the tangible and intangible assets of the University and the community which forms its solid foundation. The inaugural event in 2014 is hosted by the UNE Business School and will enable participants to engage with thought leaders around the theme of: A deeper conversation about change. The central themes proposed for the inaugural 2014 UNE Summer Retreat include: Communicating Change: Peter Thompson, Director of the Centre for Leadership Mindful Change: Mary Gentile, Director, Giving Voice To Values, Babson College USA Creative Change: Patrick McIntyre, Executive Director The Sydney Theatre Company Ethical Change : Dr Simon Longstaff, CEO St James Ethic Centre Rapid Change: John Bruce-Smith, CFO Atlassian Being the Change : Jacki Johnson, CEO IAG New Zealand Ltd Particular emphasis will be given to presenters with expertise in generating change in a variety of settings including regional locations. The Summer Retreat will integrate academic and cross-disciplinary fields of endeavour, providing insights for students, business leaders and academics engaged in a range of business environments and disciplines, from not for profit, for profit and government agencies. Overall the UNE Summer Retreat will aim to identify, profile and inspire excellence through a series of crafted conversations and activities. 4 5

Is this weekend for me? COURSE OVERVIEW A stimulating program of knowledge-sharing, expert seminars and active conversation on the themes of leading change, awareness, resilience and the future.

COURSE INVESTMENT $995 (plus gst) fee includes tuition, course materials, UNE residential accommodation and meals. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

4 Is this weekend for me? COURSE OVERVIEW A stimulating program of knowledge-sharing, expert seminars and active conversation on the themes of leading change, awareness, resilience and the future. Current UNE MBA students may count the retreat as 16 hours of professional development towards their Leadership Development eportfolio. COURSE INVESTMENT $995 (plus gst) fee includes tuition, course materials, UNE residential accommodation and meals. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Do you work in an organisation and want to learn more about how to bring about change in a way that generates goodwill, is morally responsible, considers a long term perspective, and is a creative solution? Your organisation may be a small or medium size business or a large organisation, for profit, not for profit or a government agency. Our participants will come from a range of sectors from financial services, agribusiness, education or health. A major strength of the Retreat is the opportunity to discuss change with others working in different discipline areas. This may be your first time visiting UNE or you may be a postgraduate student or Alumnus of the Graduate School of Business. The Summer Retreat will give you a unique opportunity to meet and discuss leading change from many and varied perspectives. HOW TO APPLY ONLINE LOCATION UNE On-Campus experience 6 7

9SUNDAY 4.00pm: Guests arrive. Registration and informal BBQ dinner - Booloominbah lawns 7 the speakers Head of UNE Business School, Professor Alison Sheridan FRIDAY 8.

9:00am A deeper conversation Saturday Peter Thompson/Dr Simon Longstaff/Patrick McIntyre 9:00am: Live feed Boston USA Professor Mary Gentile 10:30am Morning tea 11:00: Masterclass 1 - Communicating

00pm: Masterclass 2 - Leading change ethically a critical incident approach Dr Simon Longstaff 12:30pm: Lunch on the Lawn 1:30pm: Masterclass 3 - The rehearsal, dancing with change Patrick McIntyre

5 9SUNDAY 4.00pm: Guests arrive. Registration and informal BBQ dinner - Booloominbah lawns 7 the speakers Head of UNE Business School, Professor Alison Sheridan FRIDAY 8.00am: Registration and coffee - hand out of survival packs 8:30am 9:00am: Welcome Welcome to MC: Peter Thompson here is how the weekend is going to work. 9:00am A deeper conversation Saturday Peter Thompson/Dr Simon Longstaff/Patrick McIntyre 9:00am: Live feed Boston USA Professor Mary Gentile 10:30am Morning tea 11:00: Masterclass 1 - Communicating change Peter Thompson 12.00pm: Masterclass 2 - Leading change ethically a critical incident approach Dr Simon Longstaff 12:30pm: Lunch on the Lawn 1:30pm: Masterclass 3 - The rehearsal, dancing with change Patrick McIntyre 2: pm: Experience the Highs activities Into the archives New England Regional Art Museum Bush walk Dangars Falls, New England National Park Heritage Tour UNE Museum Tour 5.30pm: Drinks 8 SATURDAY 6.00am 9.00am: Early Experience the Highs Leadership/contemplative walk to Blue Hole, New England National Park Gorge country alternative use of space. Change is all about looking from a different perspective Sacred site meditative/ contemplative experience Egg & Bacon Roll BBQ Brekkie 10.00am 12:00pm: Panel event: A deeper conversation Sunday. Mobilising ourselves, mobilising others Professor Jim Barber - VC, CEO UNE Jacki Johnson - CEO IAG New Zealand Ltd John Bruce-Smith - former CFO Atlassian 12.00pm: Lunch 1.00pm: Weekend wrap-up MC: COMMUNICATING CHANGE Mr Peter Thompson Peter Thompson is passionate about broadcasting and was the long running presenter of the Radio National Breakfast Program and the current affairs program, AM, on ABC Radio. Peter loves journalism that involves both people and ideas and for him, interviewing a guest on Talking Heads is an opportunity to find out about both the person and the social background that has shaped them. Away from journalism, Peter is a Professor and Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand School of Government where he teaches on communication, leadership and social change issues. He s also an Adjunct Professor at Macquarie University s Department of International Communication. Peter and his partner, Jane, have three kids. When they get a breather they are pursuing a tree planting project on a small farm in rural New South Wales. THE ETHICAL LEADER Dr Simon Longstaff AO Executive Director, St James Ethics Centre Dr Simon Longstaff s distinguished career includes being named as one of AFR Boss True Leaders for the 21st century with Carol Schwartz noting I don t know one CEO or chairman in corporate Australia who has not worked with Simon Longstaff. Dr Longstaff has a PhD in Philosophy from Cambridge. Prior to becoming the inaugural Executive Director of St James Ethics Centre in 1991, he worked in the Northern Territory in the Safety Department of BHP subsidiary, GEMCO, lectured at Cambridge University and consulted to the Cambridge Commonwealth and Overseas Trusts. Dr Longstaff was inaugural President of The Australian Association for Professional & Applied Ethics and is a Fellow of the World Economic Forum. He is Chairman of Woolworths Limited Corporate Responsibility Panel, AMP Capital Socially Responsible Investment Advisory Committee and the International Advisory Board of the Genographic Project. Dr Longstaff serves on the Australian Institute of Company Directors Corporate Governance Committee, BHP Billiton 6.00pm 6.30pm: Global perspective - John Bruce- Smith, former CFO Atlassian 7.00pm: Dinner 7.30pm: Evening Key note: Being the Change Jacki Johnson, CEO IAG New Zealand Ltd Forum on Corporate Responsibility, CSIRO Niche Manufacturing Flagship Advisory Committee and Nestle Oceania Creating Shared Value Advisory Board. His book Hard Cases, Tough Choices was published in

THE CREATIVE LEADER Mr Patrick McIntyre BEING THE CHANGE Jacki Johnson LEADING CHANGE Professor Jim Barber THE MINDFUL LEADER Professor Mary Gentile Executive Director, Sydney Theatre Company Patrick

For twenty years, he has worked extensively across the Australian arts scene in managerial, marketing and business development roles.

organisations. Prior to joining Sydney Theatre Company, he was Associate Executive Director of The Australian Ballet.

In addition to his arts career, he has worked in the community sector, for a dot com start up business (briefly!)and has served on not-for-profit boards.

6 THE CREATIVE LEADER Mr Patrick McIntyre BEING THE CHANGE Jacki Johnson LEADING CHANGE Professor Jim Barber THE MINDFUL LEADER Professor Mary Gentile Executive Director, Sydney Theatre Company Patrick McIntyre graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts (Communications). For twenty years, he has worked extensively across the Australian arts scene in managerial, marketing and business development roles. As General Manager of Sydney Theatre Company, he works with the Board of directors and Artistic Directors Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton in leading and developing one of the world s busiest theatre organisations. Prior to joining Sydney Theatre Company, he was Associate Executive Director of The Australian Ballet. Other key positions held include CEO of Sydney Film Festival and Marketing Manager of Sydney Opera House Trust and Sydney Dance Company. In addition to his arts career, he has worked in the community sector, for a dot com start up business (briefly!)and has served on not-for-profit boards. He is also a freelance writer, published in many Australian magazines. Chief Executive Officer, IAG New Zealand Jacki Johnson was appointed Chief Executive Officer of IAG s New Zealand business in November She is the current president of the Insurance Council of New Zealand and also a director of Community First Credit Union and a member of the Community First Corporate Governance Committee. Since joining IAG in 2001, Jacki has held several senior positions in both direct and intermediated insurance. Most recently she was chief executive officer of the Group s first dedicated online insurance business, The Buzz. Prior to this, Jacki was chief executive officer of business partnerships, managing IAG s risk management and safety services, New South Wales and Victoria workers compensation fee based businesses, affinity groups, motor dealers and motor manufacturers insurance distribution businesses. She has also led organisational effectiveness and group strategy functions, and managed the integration of IAG and CGU s workers compensation business. Jacki has more than 20 years experience in the insurance industry and has held senior positions with Allianz Insurance, HIH Insurance and IRS Total Injury Management. Jacki is a former director of the New South Wales WorkCover Authority and the Personal Injury Education Foundation. University of New England s Vice-Chancellor and CEO. Professor Barber is a distinguished academic. After completing his PhD in experimental psychology, his research shifted into the applied fields of drug addiction and child welfare. His research record includes minimal interventions in the secondary prevention of drug addiction, and evidence-based social policy and child welfare. He is a winner of North America s Pro Humanitate Medal for his research in child welfare and a winner of the Vice Chancellor s Award for Excellence in Teaching from Flinders University. Professor Barber s experience includes roles of Company Director on a number of national bodies, including Open Universities Australia (Australia s leading provider of fee-paying online degree programs), Jesuit Social Services Australia and Graduate Careers Australia. Professor Barber has significant international education experience, most significantly taking on the additional role of interim President of RMIT International University of Vietnam. He has worked in regional universities and has a commitment to their important contribution in providing access to education, and also in driving economic prosperity and enhancing the morale, culture and identity of their regions. Director, Giving Voice to Values and Senior Research Scholar at Babson College, USA Mary C. Gentile, PhD is Director of Giving Voice to Values and Senior Research Scholar at Babson College; Senior Advisor, Aspen Institute Business & Society Program; and independent consultant. Previously, Mary Gentile was a faculty member and manager of case research at Harvard Business School. While at Harvard Business School ( ), Mary Gentile was one of the principal architects of the innovative educational program, Leadership, Ethics and Corporate Responsibility. Gentile co-authored Can Ethics Be Taught? Perspectives, Challenges, and Approaches at Harvard Business School (with Thomas R. Piper and Sharon Parks, Harvard Business School Press, 1993, translated into Japanese and Hungarian). She has written numerous publications, articles cases and book reviews. Gentile holds a bachelor s degree from The College of William and Mary (Williamsburg, VA) and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo

Blue Hole walk The Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, features rare dry rainforest, dramatic gorges and waterfalls, extensive

7 Blue Hole walk The Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, features rare dry rainforest, dramatic gorges and waterfalls, extensive wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers and an amazing array of wildlife. At the UNE Summer Retreat, we ll BBQ breakfast by the creek and then take a contemplative guided Experience the Highs walk. Change is all about looking from a different perspective. What better way to enhance the weekend than to immerse yourself the stunning New England High Country? 12 13

8 Summer Retreat fb.com/summerretreat

GOVERNANCE SYMPOSIUM Monday, 10 th April 2017

GOVERNANCE SYMPOSIUM Monday, 10 th April 2017 GOVERNANCE SYMPOSIUM 2017 Monday, 10 th April 2017 GOVERNANCE SYMPOSIUM 2017 John Ralston Chairman, AISNSW Board Monday, 10 th April 2017 Sydney Cricket Ground, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney The 2017