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SES Events Subscription January - June 2012
SES Breakfasts, Leader to Leader, and New Directions – Ministers’ views series —the easy way to stay informed
The Australian Public Service Commission is pleased to offer you a subscription to attend SES Breakfasts, Leader to Leader, and New Directions – Ministers’ views series.
The SES breakfast series provides participants with a forum to hear and interact with leading high profile speakers on contemporary issues
The Leader to Leader series is an opportunity for senior executives to hear from Heads of Departments and Agencies on their leadership experiences and challenges in the context of public sector reforms.
The New Directions – Ministers’ views series will give agency heads and senior executives across the service the opportunity to hear directly from Ministers on their current policy perspectives, and their expectations of the public service in implementing Government policy in a whole-of-government context.
These events are designed to be short sessions filled with valuable information offering the opportunity to network with senior executives across the public sector, speakers from the private sector, not for profit and community sectors, government and diplomatic communities.
The 2012 speakers schedule is currently being finalised. Precise details of each event will be advised in the weeks leading up to each event. Past high profile speakers at these events have included:
- The Hon Peter Garrett AM MP, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth
- Mr Dennis Richardson, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Mr Graeme Innes AM, Disability Discrimination Commissioner and Race Discrimination Commissioner
Subscription benefits
Packages to suit your needs
Enjoy a mix of SES Breakfasts, Leader to Leader series and New Directions – Minsters’ views events with the flexible options provided.
Cost effective—Save $$$$
Save by pre-purchasing any of the subscription options.
Easy to Register
Save time by completing one registration form for any package selected.
Easy to Substitute
If, for any reason, you can’t attend you can simply send a substitute (preferably at level).
Personalised service
Receive advance notice of upcoming events.
Easy to transfer
During the duration of the subscription, if you decide to resign, retire or move departments, the subscription can be transferred with you or to another SES within your current department.
Previous Speakers
- Mr Bernard Wright, Clerk, House of Representatives
- Dr Jeff Harmer, Secretary, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
- Ms Lisa Paul PSM, Secretary, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
- Professor Ian Chubb, Vice Chancellor and Presidents, The Australian National University
- Professor Michael L’Estrange, Director, National Security College, The Australian National University
- Councillor Geoff Lake, President, Australian Local Government Association
- Professor Marian Baird, Professor of Work and Organisations, University of Sydney
Previous topics
- The challenges of successful leadership today
- Leadership and policy reform in the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
- Challenges of Leadership – a view from academia
- National Security and Public Policymaking: Intersections and Limits
- Challenges of ‘joining up’ government – a view from local government
- Organisational effectiveness and the flexible workplace
Subscription benefits
- Packages to suit your needs
Enjoy a mix of SES Breakfasts and Leader to Leader series events with the flexible options provided. - Cost effective—Save $$$$
Save by pre-purchasing any of the subscription options. - Easy to Register
Save time by completing one registration form for any package selected. - Easy to Substitute
If, for any reason, you can’t attend you can simply send a substitute (preferably at level). - Personalised service
Receive advance notice of upcoming events. - Easy to transfer
During the duration of the subscription, if you decide to resign, retire or move departments, the subscription can be transferred with you or to another SES within your current department.
More information
For further information on the range of SES programs and events visit our website at www.apsc.gov.au/seslearn or please contact the program manager on 6202 3522.
