Skills Australia and Industry Skills Councils joint conference - Presentations

Skills Australia and Industry Skills Councils hosted a conference with the theme Putting skills at the heart of the economy on Thursday 21 July 2011 at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne.

I have attached a link where you can access some of the presentations:

http://www.skillsaustralia.gov.au/SkillsAtTheHeartOfTheEconomyConference.shtml

MF

e-Gems for VET practitioners: recordings available now - Australian Flexible Learning Framework

Australian Flexible Learning Framework has made available recordings of a series of web conferencing sessions looking at e-learning pedagogy, e-assessment and the use of technology in vocational education and training (VET.

A series of one-hour lunch time professional development sessions, e-Gems provide learning and networking opportunities for VET practitioners, offering information, handy tips and exploration of a variety of topics.

http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/e-gems-recordings-available-now

MF

Australian Social Trends, Jun 2011 - ABS

Australian Social Trends draws on a wide range of data, sourced both from ABS and other agencies, to present a picture of Australian society. This publication aims to inform decision-making, research and discussion on social conditions in Australia. It covers social issues of current and ongoing concern, population groups of interest, and changes in these over time.

To have access to these articles the links is available:

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/4102.0Main%20Features1Jun%202011?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=4102.0&issue=Jun%202011&num=&view


MF

Sydney Facilitator Network - July Meeting

Dear TDN members
the Sydney Facilitators Network is holding their July meeting on Monday 11 July from 5.30 pm onwards. Further information:


"Transformational Leadership” with Godwin Vaz

"The sphere of Transformational Leadership is where a Leader facilitates a profound, positive shift in capability, character and results for themselves, their people and their organisation.

Come and join this stimulating, interactive and thought-provoking session. We will experience and have a conversation on the following relevant themes:

• What are the multiple Roles of a Transformational Leader
• What are common Myths and Barriers to successful Transformational efforts – leader and systemic
• Core (skills and mindset) Capabilities of a Transformational Leader
• When is a system/organisation ready for a transformational journey – Critical readiness factors to assess and/or influence
• How to manage the fear of losing credibility, criticism and peer disapproval

This session will also be useful for Senior Leaders, Change Facilitators, Senior Consultants, Transformational Trainers, L &D managers, HR Managers and consultants

About the Facilitator:
Godwin Vaz has been exploring, researching and working in the Transformational space for 24 years. He has been an executive coach, consultant and leadership development facilitator in 11 countries for companies such as Singapore Airlines, Itau Bank (Brazil), Federal Express, ExxonMobil, Macquarie Bank, SingtelOptus, Microsoft and many more. In the last 5 years he has also been an Advisor, Coach and Transformational Leadership facilitator for Partners at one of the top 3, global Management Consulting firms in the world.

Venue:
University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Jones Street, Ultimo corner Thomas Street.
Room 5.580 Level 5, Building 10, Take the lift to level 5, cross the atrium footbridge, walk straight ahead to room 580.

Time:
From 5:30pm to 7:30pm sharp | No RSVP - Just turn up
Blog www.facilitatorsnetwork.blogspot.com"

MF