For the first time in Australia, leadership scholars and practitioners will come together to discuss the theory and practice of leadership in this multi-billion-dollar industry.
In partnership, Tasmanian Leaders and the University of Tasmania are bringing leadership experts from around the world to Launceston to consider brave new leadership for a brave new world at this groundbreaking event.
Angela Driver, Chief Executive Officer of Tasmanian Leaders, said “This is an incredible opportunity for Tasmania to lead the conversation. For the first time, we’re bringing outstanding leadership development practitioners and theorists from across the globe to work together in our unique environment.”
“In today's environment, we need good leadership at all levels for our continued prosperity. This exciting event aligns with our mission at Tasmanian Leaders to amplify purposeful and inclusive leadership for the benefit of all Tasmanians,” Ms Driver said.
At the Summit, leadership scholars and practitioners from around Australia and across the globe will come together for a meaningful dialogue on the current and desired state of leadership development. Moving beyond the divide between theory and practice, the Summit will foster exchange, dialogue, and collaboration to address current challenges and enhance leadership practices.
For Dr Toby Newstead, Senior Lecturer in Management, Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, this Summit is a defining moment for leadership in Australia.
“This is the first time Australia’s biggest leadership development providers have sat down with Australia’s leading leadership scholars to nut out how we best go about developing the leadership our world needs."
“Leadership is vital to the success and sustainability of our communities and organisations, and this Summit will be pivotal in ensuring Australia has the leadership it needs into the future.
“The gap between theory and practice is often bemoaned...but this Summit bridges it, and then some,” Dr Newstead said.
The Summit will cover the current state of leadership development, examine leadership ideas and practices that need to die, and explore others that will be core to organisations and communities in the future.
A wide range of themes will be explored by thought leaders, scholars and practitioners, including zombie leadership, indigenous wisdom, the cost and benefits of developing leaders (and who pays), novel approaches to dealing with complexity, the drop off when programs end and the world moves on, and the urgent need for good leaders at all levels.
Through sensemaking workshops, pitches, lightning presentations and courageous discussions, Summit organisers aspire to create a community of practice that actively influences leadership at all levels. More modest goals include the development of a White Paper on the current and future state of leadership development in Australia.
As Australia faces ongoing social, economic, and environmental challenges in an increasingly complex and polarised world, we look to empower members of the community to embrace leadership and deliver outcomes that benefit our society now and into the future.