2011 Leadership Program

After a highly successful inaugural 2010 Leadership Program, the Peter Cullen Trust is proud to announce that the 2011 Science to Policy Leadership Program is well underway.

This Program focuses on building leadership and communication skills specifically geared to bringing about positive change in water and catchment management in Australia.  The program selects attendees who are highly motivated, knowledgeable and skilled people who can continue the work of Peter Cullen.

Peter Cullen is remembered for his superb capacity to synthesise and communicate complex ideas, simply and clearly, to local communities, policy makers and politicians in a way that supported them to make decisions and take action.

The program is a journey of personal discovery. It challenges participants to stretch themselves beyond their current boundaries and realise their potential to make a real difference in their chosen careers.

The 2011 Science to Policy Leadership Program is comprised of two hands-on sessions, consisting of experiential learning. These focus on developing leadership and communication skills that will enable river and catchment scientists, policy makers and other key stakeholders to effectively participate in, and influence, policy and political agendas.

Current leaders in science, policy and political spheres will share their experiences in leading informed decision-making.

 

What Participants Take Away From the Program

• You will engage with current leaders in science, policy and political spheres who will share their experiences in leading informed decision making.
• You’ll deepen your understanding of the policy development process and the role of science in this process.
• You will develop your leadership qualities so that you’ll be better equipped to make a difference in water system management.
• You’ll gain an understanding of, and improved skills in, effective communication in policy and political environments.
• Graduates of the program are then known as Fellows of the Peter Cullen Trust. As potential leaders in your field, Fellows may be invited by the Trust to assist future participants in leadership programs or to contribute to future programs, should they wish to do so.
• After graduation, you’ll have the opportunity to network with each other and with the water industry leaders known as the Friends of the Peter Cullen Trust.
• The Trust also offers a Mentoring Program to Peter Cullen Trust Fellows.

 

The Program Facilitators

Leith Boully has a long experience in water and catchment management from local to national levels. She designs and delivers leadership and executive coaching programs.

Rob Patrick has significant experience in natural resource management in the public service. He has been designing and delivering strategic leadership programs for the last decade.

Colin Hendrie brings a long experience in the corporate sector to experiential leadership development programs, delivered to a broad range of national and international clients. 

Want More Information?

For more information please contact the Trust on office@petercullentrust.com.au or download the Application Pack here.  Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents to be considered for this program.

Trust sponsored applications are now closed.