Future leaders learn hard truths about ethics

Future leaders of the south west confronted the realities of ethics as part of the Leadership Great South Coast Program. As the sixteen leaders embark on their twelve month leadership journey, they spent their first program day exploring their moral compass and its place in the workplace.

Professor Greg Wood, Deakin University, facilitated the day providing an in-depth analysis of ethics in leadership. Wood introduced the term ethical leadership, which conjured up terms such as moral, compassion, values, respect and trust. Through analysing case studies from the automobile industry, it was demonstrated that when faced with ethical dilemmas, doing nothing is not an option. The group were provoked to consider where they themselves would draw the line in their leadership journey.

Simon Illingworth, former Victoria Police Sergeant, spoke of his personal experiences of exposing corruption within the police force. Illingworth inspired the group to stand up for their beliefs and to take a moral high ground. He also offered insights into the high costs you may pay to do that. Illingsworth’s engaging and thought-provoking stories had the room hanging on to his every word. Key take-home messages for the group were that ‘courage is key to good leadership’ and that ‘leadership is not tested when you are winning, it is when you face the big issues’.

The Program Day was an eye-opener for the group as they began to understand the importance of ethics and how this impacts their professional lives.

The group wish to thank Professor Greg Wood and Simon Illingworth for sharing their stories and expertise and Warrnambool City Council for sponsoring the day.

Carly Garonne

Our Opening Retreat 2016

Our LGSC Opening Retreat was held at the beautiful Warrnambool Deakin Campus which is nestled along the Hopkins River.

Our 16 aspiring leaders from across the Great South Coast attended the intensive two days, facilitated by leadership coach and trainer Corrinne Armour. Covering topics such as Situational Leadership to Social intelligence and much more.

The participants found the two days both challenging and extremely rewarding, learning to step outside their comfort zones and take the leap towards becoming confident leaders.

It was evident after 24 hours the bonds and friendships between the participants were incredibly strong and supportive. What an exciting start to our 2016 program.

Special thanks to JP and Tonia at Ginger Kitchen for their fantastic food and conference coordination.

Project up in lights

Great news – with financial support of the AL Lane Foundation the Ngatanwarr Mural (cnr Merri and Kepler Streets, Warrnambool) is now lit up nightly, check it out after dusk, it looks spectacular. You can also get a great view from the Melbourne evening train.

The mural was painted by international artist Adnate Completed in March 2015 it is a spectacular addition to our regions street art and celebrates the Gunditjamara people.

For the full story click here and vist the Warrnambool Street Art site to see the making of the mural including an interview with Adnate.

This project was a 2014 LGSC initiative in partnership with the Warrnambool Art Galley (WAG), Gunditjamara, The F Project and SWTAFE. Thanks to our project partners for your support.

Welcome our 2016 Program Participants

Congratulations to our 2016 Program Participants for taking up the LGSC challenge.

2016 Program Participants

1. Susan Cassidy – Owner, Unisexcuts
2. Robert Frawley – Assets Engineer, Wannon Water
3. Andrew Cameron – Farmer, Self Employed, Sponsor: Recipient of the inaugural Denis Tricks scholarship
4. Sam Rudolph – Waste Services Officer, Environmental & Regulatory Services, Moyne Shire
5. Daniel Meade – Agronomist/Farmer, Sponsor: The Gardiner Foundation
6. Jess Fishburn – Physiotherapist and Director, Gen Health Hamilton, Sponsor: The Hugh Williamson Foundation (BugBlitz)
7. Ange Gowans – Youth Development Officer, Corangamite Shire
8. Wayne Robertson – Group Training Division Operations Manager, Westvic Staffing Solutions
9. Angela Runganga – Registered Nurse, Lyndoch Living, Sponsor: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (CIRCLE Program)
10. Jackie Jeffrey – Works Management System & Performance Analyst, Wannon Water
11. Carly Garonne – Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator, Glenelg Shire Council Sponsor: Committee for Portland
12. Paul McNamara – Service Manager Holiday Parks, Warrnambool City Council
13. Emma Dart – Environmental Planner, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Sponsor: Deakin University
14. Michael Absalom – Disability Liaison Officer SWTAFE
15. Paul Ross – Inspector, Victoria Police, Sponsor: South West Community Foundation
16. Jarrod Clarke – Housing & Premises Manager, Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative / Board Chair, Sponsor: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (CIRCLE Program)