Folio Community Leadership Program

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1 Folio Community Leadership Program 2013 E nabling leadership for thriving organisations and positive social impact

2 2013 Folio Community Leadership Program Knowing that we can make a difference in the world is a great motivator. How can we know this and not be involved? Susan Jeffers Enabling leadership for thriving organisations and positive social change Are you an experienced leader in a senior role looking for something different? Are you ready to take the next step in developing your leadership experience and portfolio of skills? Do you want to expand your networks and make a positive social impact? Folio Community Leadership Program The Folio Community Leadership Program (FCLP) is an intensive six month program for experienced leaders in senior roles which follows the principles of the acclaimed Williamson Community Leadership Program. What you can expect The Folio program takes participants on a Deep Dive experience in leadership inside and outside the workplace. Leadership without authority, especially for those in senior roles, requires specific skills in collaboration and communication, as well as the ability to connect and converse with other leaders from different perspectives and backgrounds to solve complex problems. Delivered with a robust facilitated framework, based on the Leadership Victoria leadership model, it combines personal profiling, a residential retreat, monthly workshops, site visits, guest speakers and seminars. A key learning component is undertaking a real community project. This project will be for the life of the program and beyond, providing opportunity to develop and apply collaboration, community leadership and communication skills. Folio provides the ultimate networking opportunity with participants drawn from senior roles across the government, corporate and community sectors; enabling participants to connect and converse with other leaders from different perspectives and backgrounds to solve complex problems. Folio presents an opportunity for organisations to retain senior talent and for the individual to develop a folio career in their organisation and in the community. The value of robust corporate social responsibility is recognised for not only making a vitally important social impact, but also for providing employees with a sense of deep satisfaction. Folio is for leaders who have at least 15 years experience in management or senior roles and are ready to take the next step in developing their leadership experience and portfolio of skills. A rigorous selection process requires applicants to show a commitment to broadening and strengthening their leadership skills, and to deploying their skills, experiences and values to create positive social impact.

3 Graduates formally join the Leadership Victoria network of Alumni and are invited to continue to contribute to the community sector through our ongoing social impact program Participant Profile FCLP offers a unique community leadership program for experienced leaders who: Seek a deep drive experience in understanding how their skills can be applied when leading without formal authority in a community setting Are currently or previously employed in management or senior leader roles with 15 or more years career experience Want to actively develop and strengthen their networks with other leaders from the corporate, community and public sectors Seek to understand the driving forces and motivations that are important to them in considering the question: How can I contribute as a community leader? Seek a greater insight into, and understanding of, the community sector the issues, needs, challenges and opportunities Are looking for ways to deploy their skills, experiences, interests and values to create positive social impact Benefit to the Participant, their Organisation and the Community For participants, FCLP will: Create genuine alignment between the participant s drivers, values and goals Provide a development pathway to achieve greater personal and professional fulfilment Enable participants to walk the talk and demonstrate both their individual and organisation s social responsibility For their organisations, FCLP will: Present an opportunity for the organisation to retain senior talent, who are often searching for opportunities to expand their leadership, and for the individual to develop a folio career in their organisation and the community Build networks across the public, community and corporate sectors Align with and enhance their corporate social responsibility platform Smart organisations have long recognized the value of robust corporate social responsibility for not only making a vitally important social impact, but also for providing employees with a sense of deep satisfaction. Folio is based on current research around the effectiveness of community engagement and will investigate a number of CSR platforms and project opportunities - in order for the individual to find a genuine alignment between theirs and the organization s drivers and values.

4 Program dates 21 & 22 June Opening Retreat - overnight residential program 23 July 8am 5pm 27 August 8am 5pm 17 September 8am 5pm 22 October 8am 5pm 19 November 2pm 6pm 27 November: Graduation Dinner (guests welcome) Attendance and participation requirements apply. Program outline The Program consists of: A series of seven seminars over 6 months exploring community leadership issues through engagement with senior leaders from corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors and community organisations Participants will undertake a community project Selection Process A rigorous selections process ensures the program cohort will comprise a range of skills and experience, across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. To maximise learning outcomes, participants are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Each person is selected on merit and must have the support of their organisation (where applicable). Places are strictly limited. Who should apply? Each participant brings to the program strengths, values and ways of looking at the world coloured and shaped by their environment and their past experiences. Successful participants are likely to exhibit the following characteristics: above average achievers and thinkers, with at least 15 years of leadership experience in senior leadership roles leadership qualities they actively demonstrate in their daily lives a genuine interest in civic engagement and the desire to be proactive There is an expectation and commitment from participants to increase their civic involvement to achieve a positive social impact. This is not just a six month program. It is an ongoing commitment to work for the common good, through an ongoing relationship with Leadership Victoria as a member of the Alumni.

5 Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available for participants unable to meet the organisational fee. (Refer application form) Conditions and fees See FCLP Terms and Conditions on the following page.

6 FCLP Terms and Conditions Before you complete this form, please read the following terms and conditions. Application Process All applicants are required to: complete the FCLP Application Form provide details of two referees & confirm the individual and employer / sponsor financial commitment Submit the completed application and required details to Leadership Victoria by Tuesday 30 April Employer/sponsor support You may require your employer/sponsor to support your FCLP application. If so, you will need to: gain sign off from your organisation s CEO confirming you can participate in all programrelated activities request and confirm the employer / sponsor financial contribution FCLP fees The 2013 program fee comprises an organisational contribution and an individual contribution: Organisational contribution: $ (inc GST) Individual contribution: $995 (inc GST) No individual is discouraged from applying for economic reasons. We invite all candidates to submit their applications, as all places are determined on merit. A limited number of scholarships are available for participants unable to meet the organisational fee. (Refer application form). Post-graduation expectation As a Leadership Victoria graduate you will join our alumni. An expectation of LV is that our alumni will contribute to community projects for positive social impact. Cancellation Policy The LV cancellation policy for FCLP participants is: Cancellations received after 7 June 2013 will incur a cancellation fee equivalent to 30% of the total program fees There is no refund for cancellations received after 14 June 2013

7 Substitutions and transfers between programs will not be accepted Cancellations must be received in writing In the event of program cancellation by LV, participants would be entitled to a full refund. This policy applies to all participants and may be varied by LV at its discretion, from time to time without prior notice. Privacy Policy Leadership Victoria is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information it collects, holds, and administers. Leadership Victoria is bound by the Victorian Privacy Laws, the Information Privacy Act 2000, as well as other laws, which impose specific obligations when it comes to handling information. The organisation has adopted the respective Privacy Principles contained in the Victorian Privacy Laws as minimum standards in relation to handling personal information. Your personal information will be used only for the primary purpose as outlined in this document or a directly related purpose, or another purpose with your consent, or as required by law. Application Process 1. Visit the Leadership Victoria website ( and complete the online application form by 30 April We will acknowledge all applications upon receipt. 3. A selection panel will review all application to select a short list. 4. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed in early May Please ensure that you are available in the first three weeks of May for interviews. 5. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 31 May Further information For further information or assistance regarding the FCLP application process please contact Tony Matthews, Manager Programs, on or tony@leadershipvictoria.org.

8 Sign off You and / or Your Employer If you have submitted an application for the Folio Community Leadership Program, please also complete this form and return it to Leadership Victoria by 30 April. Employer/sponsor commitment I am the CEO of the organisation that employs the applicant; or I am the applicant s sponsor. I understand there is a time commitment required of the applicant, and I commit to paying the employer/sponsor financial contribution of $5, (including GST.) The candidate has my full support to participate in the FCLP. Name Organisation Title Signature Date Personal commitment I understand the goals and time commitment required for participating in the FCLP. If successfully placed, I will pay the financial contribution of $995 (including GST) upon request (unless this is being paid by my employer / sponsor on my behalf) and will endeavour to attend all program sessions and related activities, including the community project. Full name Signature Date Forward your completed form to: Kate De Beer Programs Coordinator E: kate@leadershipvictoria.org P: