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What is The Governor's Leadership Foundation Program?
The GLF program is South Australia’s premier leadership development opportunity. You don’t need to take our word for it though - you can watch
this 4-minute podcast
(below) with GLF graduates talking about what makes the GLF program so different to any other leadership program.
The GLF program provides a unique opportunity to widen and deepen knowledge and understanding of issues important to our society and to the organisations that operate within it. GLF participants develop capacities of mind that enable them to contribute more effectively to all of the communities of which they are a part – workplace, family and society – through self reflection, the ability to question existing value systems, the willingness to construct new ones and the desire to continually grow and learn.
The program is designed to broaden, enhance and accelerate leadership capability and provide high-end development for key people in organisations throughout South Australia. It is directed at South Australians who are leaders (or emerging leaders) in their organisations, have substantial work experience and who have demonstrated the potential to become future leaders in our State.
For detailed information about the program content download the
2012 prospectus
.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Applications for this unique and outstanding leadership development program in 2013 will open in June 2012 and close in mid-September 2012. Short-listed candidates must be available for interview between mid-September and mid-October 2012 (Skype or phone interviews may be arranged for candidates who are overseas during this time).
Applications are invited from permanent residents of South Australia who:
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Have demonstrated leadership potential in their chosen career and/or community work;
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Have substantial work experience;
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Have a desire to develop their leadership beyond their own self-interest and a willingness to work with others in achieving a better society;
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Are willing to take risks and move outside of their comfort zone.
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Are prepared to explore their values, beliefs, philosophies and prejudices and to come face-to-face with their own limitations.
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Will accept the challenge of participating in the program with commitment, dedication and enthusiasm;
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Are able to contribute to, and benefit from, interacting with a diverse and dynamic group of people both during the program and through active involvement in the GLF Alumni after graduation.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process involves three steps:
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Completion of an
application form
;
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Interview of short-listed candidates by a panel of South Australian leaders and the Leaders Institute Chief Executive Officer;
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A referee check by the selection committee.
Final selection is based on more than the strength of individual applications and interview performance. In determining the composition of the participant group, emphasis is also placed on the diversity of:
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Industry representation/occupations;
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Experiences, skills and areas of influence;
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Cultural background and gender.
This process allows GLF to come as close as possible to selecting a diverse but balanced group of people, capable of working in a dynamic team environment.
Commitment is a key factor in the selection process. All participants are expected to commit to program attendance, seminar preparation, active engagement with other participants during program sessions, openness to learning and self-reflection, and to making a difference in the broader community. We also expect that each participant will continue their involvement with the organisation through their engagement with the GLF Alumni.
REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPANTS
Participants offered a place in the program are required to:
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Fully participate in the orientation retreat, mid-year field trip and closing retreat;
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Attend a minimum of 80% of sessions;
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Pay the program fee before mid-January in the year of their commencement.
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PROGRAM FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
In 2012 the program fee is $11,000 (plus GST) which includes Life Membership to the GLF Alumni Network. Several scholarships are available (
scholarship application form
). Click here to find out more about our scholarships
. Individuals should not be discouraged from applying for economic reasons. Contact
Dawn Wright
for further information.
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