May 2009
This course has been developed in response to the recognized need by The University of Queensland Business School to provide a comprehensive leadership development program with an Australian accent for Asian leaders and managers. It will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about contemporary business and government practice in a uniquely Australian context.
The program covers the broad leadership and management spectrum in Australia, from the development and implementation of Australian public policy and programs, the operation of markets and the activities of corporations in Australia, and the achievements of the Australian political system. It has been designed to build productive relationships and networking opportunities between individuals and organisations across Australia and Asia.
Key Benefits
Through attending this course, participants will be able to:
- Develop an appreciation of models of business and government leadership in the context of Australian specific practices and processes
- Explore 'what works in the Australian context', experiencing a showcase of Australian innovation and good practice
- Share practical knowledge from across Australia, at local, regional, national and state levels
- Build a thorough understanding of the Australian leadership system and culture for doing business
- Understand the concept of engagement and participative processes in the Australian political, financial, legal and business systems
- Develop ongoing national and international networks and partnerships across Australia and Asia
- Embed their learning back into their organisation and develop cross-continent functional relationships
Course Outline
View the course outline.
Presenters
Professor Tim Brailsford
Professor Tim Brailsford is currently the Professor of Finance and Foundation Head of UQ Business School at The University of Queensland. Prior to this appointment, Professor Brailsford was Dean of the Faculty of Economics & Commerce at the Australian National University and has held academic positions at the University of Melbourne and Monash University. He holds a PhD, Master and Honours degrees and is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, the Australian Institute of Management and CPA Australia. His academic area of expertise is in investments and valuation, corporate finance and financial management.
Professor Ken Wiltshire
Professor Kenneth Wiltshire AO is the J. D. Story Professor of Public Administration at UQ Business School. He is also the Australian Representative on the Executive Board of Unesco and a member of the Commonwealth Grants Commission. Professor Wiltshire's main research interests are in government-business relations, public sector management, governance, public policy, leadership, education and training, and comparative federalism. He has published a significant number of books, monographs, and articles in Australasia, Europe and North America.
Mr David Lyons
Mr David Lyons specialises in commercial law and in particular, banking and finance, major projects, general corporate and property law. David has extensive experience in syndicated loans, multi-jurisdictional debt finance, commercial financing, capital markets and all aspects of corporate, trade, agricultural and business finance. David is President of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association in Queensland and works with government departments in Australia and China in relation to trade and investment in the region and regularly hosts functions on doing business with and in Asia.
Professor Victor Callan
Professor Victor Callan is an authority in the field of organisational change, leadership and employee performance and is highly regarded for his research and management consultancy with both the public and private sectors. He is the author of nine books on issues related to people and transition. Professor Callan has been a management consultant for over 20 years, working with some of Australia's best known organisations. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Institute ofManagement and the Academy of Social Sciences of Australia.
Dr John Steen
Dr John Steen is a lecturer in strategic management and a member of the Strategy research group at UQ Business School. His research and teaching focus within innovation leadership reflects an ongoing interest in intangible resources such as knowledge, ideas and information and the way they contribute to strategic leadership and sustained competitive advantage.
Who should attend
Asian business leaders, managers from Asian government departments and senior professionals looking to learn about the Australian system of business and government.
Exclusive
This course will have a maximum number of 25 attendees.
Accommodation
5 star Stamford Plaza Hotel offering luxuriously appointed rooms, with views of Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the Botanic Gardens.
Venue
This course will be delivered at UQ Business School Downtown, Level 19, Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane.
This premier UQ Business School location is in the heart of the Brisbane CBD and is equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities.
Credit for UQBS postgraduate students
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership may apply to undertake this course for credit towards their postgraduate studies. This course is equivalent to MGTS7702 Learning Organisations. Students wishing to gain credit must undertake all items of assessment. Please contact UQBS Student Administration via email: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au to confirm your eligibility and to seek approval to obtain a credit prior to enrolling in the course. All other UQBS postgraduate students interested in enrolling in this course for credit, should contact UQBS Student Administration.
Assessment
Course assessment information will be available soon.
Please note all participants are required to complete a number of non-assessable items and are issued with a participation certificate upon completion of all non-assessable items.
Investment
$9,990* Fee includes expert tuition and translator costs, course materials (translated), meals, accommodation, cultural activities and internal transfers while attending the course. Please note, travel costs to and from Australia are not included in the course fee.
* Please note, GST does not apply to Executive Education courses.
How to register
For further information and how to register contact: Jim Nyland, Director of Executive Education Telephone: +61 7 3346 7104 Email: j.nyland@business.uq.edu.au
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