Supporting Leadership Excellence throughout the Education System

The National Leading in Education Summit 2009 will provide an unparalleled opportunity for the education sector to explore personal and organisational leadership best practice models. During the two-day Summit, a broad cross-section of organisations will assemble to examine their own standards, policies and procedures for leadership development. By supporting a culture of effective leadership at all levels, the education sector will continue to play a vital role in Australia’s intellectual, economic, cultural and social development.

The effectiveness of any organisation’s leadership can make the single biggest difference as to whether that organisation is high performing. As we begin to put the worst effects of the global economic crisis behind us, and organisations adapt to new environments, the need for dynamic and creative leadership is critical.

The Summit represents a national platform for education sector employers and employees to evaluate current leadership challenges specifically relevant to their positions and workplaces. Over the two days, the Summit will provide practical advice to support the development of quality leadership at critical positions within the education sector.

Key themes of the summit will include Values Driven-Leadership in the Education System and Education as our National Economic & Social Driver: Are We Really Producing Work Ready Graduates? With these and other themes in mind, an outstanding group of high calibre leaders will address key aspects of good people management in the context of contemporary practice within the education sector.

As well as expert presentations delivered by a comprehensive range of education sector speakers, Summit attendees will also benefit from the opportunity to engage with like-minded professionals and discuss their own individual challenges and initiatives.

Summit Audience
The Summit audience will comprise a broad cross-section of managers from the Australian education sector including teaching professionals, education administrators, and researchers.

Approximately 100 - 150 educational organisations will be represented at the Summit and participants from all Australian states and territories are expected to be in attendance.

Who is the Summit For?
The Summit has been developed for a variety of employees ranging from aspiring new managers through to established leaders and decision makers. Summit content will address leadership themes from both a personal and broader organisational perspective, offering participants practical leadership advice in a relevant contextual setting. To discuss the Summit and your suitability please call the Workplace Training Advisory of Australia on 1300 138 037.

Summit Organisers
The National Leading in Education Summit 2009 has been developed by the Workplace Training Advisory of Australia (WTAA) in consultation with many of Australia’s leading public and private sector education organisations. Each year, the WTAA works with hundreds of Australian organisations to support the development of strong leadership practice across all sectors and industries. The Summit is administered from WTAA’s Melbourne office at Level 1, 32 Mollison Street Abbotsford, 3067.