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Leadership across borders—A four country programme

This groundbreaking international leadership initiative, designed for Senior Public Leaders working within a Westminster system, has been created by the Australian Public Service Commission (also representing New Zealand), the Canada School of Public Service and the UK National School of Government. With week-long modules in Australia, Canada and the UK, the programme will create a unique network of high potential senior leaders covering the two hemispheres.

Key senior executive government programme

The programme has a dual purpose:

to challenge and shape a new generation of public service leaders with the skills and confidence to tackle complex, global, modern problems in new ways, and
to operate as a learning think-tank which will capture and develop new insights into global leadership across systems.

Programme content

Join a diverse group and high profile Band 2 (equivalent) senior executives from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK as part of Leadership Across Borders programme.

Operating in the real world with live case studies on global issues, such as climate change, border controls, and serving citizens across jurisdictions, participants will be able to compare and contrast exemplary practice across for countries, and gain unique insights into 21st century public service leadership.

The programme features:

a range of leading edge speakers and subject matter experts from each country
a briefing on the regional context in each country
live case studies to provide an experiential and challenging learning experience
a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary or equivalent in each country
access to a private e-platform for on-line discussions with fellow participants, and access to all materials
creation of a learning think tank for new insights into leadership
opportunities to meet counterparts in each country.

Programme objectives

The programme will enable participants to:

enhance their leadership skills in dealing with complex public service issues that cross jurisdictions
acquire fresh ideas and new ways of thinking about common public service challenges in order to deliver results
compare best practices among the four countries in dealing with the modern public service environment
develop strong networks of senior public service leaders across four countries.

Programme dates

Module One
Dates:                    17-22 February 2008
Location:               Sunningdale, UK
Theme:                  Leading Complex Systems

Module Two
Dates:                    8-13 June 2008
Location:               Sydney, Australia
Theme:                  Being Strategic in an Uncertain World

Module Three
Dates:                    7-12 September 2008
Location:               Ottawa, Canada
Theme:                  Serving Citizens Across Jurisdictions

Fees

$26,800 (including GST)

The fee includes academic course content, a programme of meetings with high level government, business and community leaders, briefings from senior Australian and other diplomats, official receptions and in-country transport.

Travel, accommodation (in addition to the 5 nights covered in the programme fee) and allowances are additional costs to be met by sponsoring agencies.

Further information

For further information, please contact Theresa Graham (Australian Public Service Commission) on (02)6202 3767, or email theresa.graham@apsc.gov.au.