Exceptional Leadership Workshop 1st-5th December 2008

Personal leadership is a desire for the individual to take charge of their own life. This highly practical unit falls under the interests of applied philosophy and ethics and provides a context for exploring and understanding
the concept of leadership and its implications for individual growth and creative development.

The focus is on developing exceptional leadership skills, effective cooperation and communication strategies
and the opportunity to enhance ethical and creative problem-solving abilities.

On completion participants should have developed
(1) an understanding of the key concepts and theories of leadership
(2) an understanding of the notion of ethical leadership and the concept of what it means to live a good life,
(3) a capacity for self reflection and self-awareness and an understanding of personal strengths and talents
(4) a capacity to apply this knowledge to personal leadership and career management
(5) enhanced networks with other highly motivated peers.

This unit can also form a key component of the University of Tasmania Leadership Award that recognises involvement by a participant in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, along with the development of an understanding of ethical leadership in the 21st Century.

WORKSHOP DETAILS
The workshop will take place at the Dechaineux lecture theatre and adjacent space in the School of Art at
Hunter Street, one of the iconic venues in the heart of Hobart on the waterfront providing access to the city centre and coffee shops, restaurants and bars nearby.

We envisage an intensive face-to-face five day workshop with plenty of time between sessions for reflection
and creative interaction of the participants. The five days will be divided into five morning and five afternoon sessions, with blocks from 9.30 to 12.30 and from 1.30 to 4.30, with optional time for groups after
the afternoon sessions.

TIMETABLE
For a copy of the prospective timetable click here.

GUEST SPEAKERS
For details on guest speakers click here.

FINAL CORRESPONDANCE
For a copy of the final correspondence to participants for HPA2/338 Exceptional Leadership 27 November 2008
click here.

ASSESSMENT
Participants will be required to undertake a short written analysis of ethical leadership theories, a series of reflections, attend presentations from community, government and business leaders, and take part in regular
group discussions.

Some reflections of progress and analysis of case studies etc. will be undertaken in creative groups. Some presentations will require preparation and creative engagement in session breaks and between workshop days. The workshop will explore creative assessment developments all in the spirit of creative leadership.

RECOMMENDED  READING AS A TASTER OF ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION
Dilemmas of Leadership
T Rickards, M Clark - 2006 - Routledge

STAFF
A whole team of staff will conduct the course, they are drawn from diverse professional areas and include Peter Tatham, Colin Jones (School of Management), Dr Marcelo Stamm, (School of Philosophy) and Dr Anna Alomes (Unit/Workshop Coordinator and CAPE Director).

Public and private sector
Those with responsibility for managing people, projects and units; also those with executive level responsibilities, coordination of divisional level, small teams or large groups; State, Commonwealth or Local Government. Also suitable for College teachers and other professional leaders. Can be seen as a one-off unit or building block to an Associate Degree.

UTAS students
This unit is available to all students regardless of degree. It can be taken as extra load or count toward a Philosophy major or as an elective within your degree (provided there is room)

Thank you to all for overwhelming support
for this program.

We have reached capacity for 2008 and are now taking enquiries for the 2009 scheduling of the unit.

Please contact:

Dr A. Alomes
School of Philosophy
Private Bag 41
Hobart TAS 7001

FAX (03) 6226 7847

A.Alomes@utas.edu.au