Pre-Summit Workshop
20 February 2017
Summit
21 & 22 February 2017
Post-Summit Workshop
23 & 24 February 2017
Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre
Organise, mobilise and inspire - Maximise your leadership potential
and drive business excellence in the changing ICT environment
Inspirational personal journeys and
advice from influential leaders in ICT
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Key strategies for leading confidently
and with resilience through turbulent
times
Building a team culture that
encourages innovation and high
performance
Understanding your personal traits
and strengths to positively adapt
your leadership performance
The 5th Women in ICT
Leadership Summit 2017
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Charmaine Steward Group Manager, Enterprise
Applications
MMG Limited
Anna Manojlovic Manager IT Strategy and Enterprise
Analytics
United Energy and Multinet Gas
Janine Kennedy Global IT Director Customer, Supplier
and Distribution
Treasury Wine Estates
Punita Udeshi Head of IT
PZ Cussons
Jane Strangward Neuroscience based Coach
Profile Plus
Renée Giarrusso Founding Director
Bev Brough Networking Specialist
Master Networking
Larry Howard Chief Information Officer
Bluescope Steel Limited
Rita Zonius Head of Internal Digital Communications
ANZ Bank, Australia
Shirley Ferrier General Manager IT, Digital Channels
Telstra Corporation Limited
Melinda Duke Head of Architecture, Banking Products,
Markets and Operations
National Australia Bank
Samantha McIntyre General Manager, IT
LÓreal
Claire Jorgensen Director, Digital Strategy
University of Sydney
William Confalonieri Chief Digital Officer and
Vice-President
Deakin University
Joyce Harkness Chief Information Officer
Avant Mutual Group Limited
Jon Thomson Chief Information Officer
Fair Work Commission
Aarti Joshi Head of Enterprise Application Technology
Woolworths Limited
Yolande Hobby Development Coach
Inspire Tribe
Nikk Seagren Development Coach
Inspire Tribe
Karin Geraghty Chief Information Officer
Department of Environment, Water and Natural
Resources
Carolyn Komaravalli General Manager, IT
Weir Minerals Australia Limited
Alex Jones Chief Information Officer
Department of Economic Development, Jobs,
Transport and Resources
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Kate Fuelling Director
Kate Fuelling Consulting
2017 Theme:
‘Turning Obstacles into Opportunities’
The transition from expert to emerging leader can be complex, requiring far more than technical skills alone. The dynamic, fast-paced
and competitive environment creates a number of challenges for those in ICT roles, calling for skill development in order to best position
yourself to climb the corporate ladder.
The ability to successfully manage your external environment as a leader begins with internal awareness. Key to developing internal
awareness is the application of Emotional Intelligence. This is the foundation for a variety of critical skills and can impact what you say
and do each day. Understanding yourself can add huge value to your career and life, but is no easy feat to achieve. Developing an
awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses is invaluable and hugely contributes to the development of a resourceful leader.
Leaders who recognise the importance of Emotional Intelligence and communicate with empathy can develop a workplace that fuels
individual passions, draws on talents and fosters high-performing teams. In addition to EI developing an understanding of communication
and influence techniques that will enhance your ability tackle difficult conversations and navigating conflict are essential core skills to
thrive as a leader in today’s fast paced environments.
This interactive workshop will focus on developing the complex core personal development skills of Emotional Intelligence, Effective
Communication and Self Awareness, preparing you to approach your role with new-found confidence and a better ability to understand
and communicate team members, igniting positive change within your workforce. Nikk will cover:
Emotional Intelligence
• Self-awareness and self-reflection
• Self management and communication skills
• External awareness of colleagues and team
Communicating and managing your team
• The art of influencing peers
• Anticipating and managing difficult conversations to avoid unnecessary conflict
• How to respectfully deal with clashing opinions
Establishing your unique leadership approach with confidence
• Understanding your leadership style
• Finding your voice
• Being empowered to make important decisions
9.00 - 4.30
Building Blocks for Emerging Leaders: Sharpening Emotional intelligence
Pre-Summit Workshop
20 February 2017
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Expert Facilitator: Nikk Seagren Development Coach Inspire Tribe
Nikk Seagren is a born leader and entrepreneur, A founding partner a co-owner of Vision Finance, an award winning
finance business Nikk was already successful… But she wanted more: more satisfaction, more challenges, more
understanding about how someone could be truly happy.
Having a thirst for personal development for the last 20 years she has invested well over $200,000 in personal
development courses and training. She specialises in the transformation of intelligent individuals who have deep rooted
technical expertise to confident and charismatic leaders. Nikk delivers the tools required to shift your mindset and create
a sustainable and fulfilling future, by providing profound insights into unconscious emotional and behavioural patterns.
Nikk walks the talk. She is passionate about coaching, and she is a living testament to its results. Now, she distils
everything she has learned so that you can use it to create your ideal life. And yes, she is now thrilled to leap out of bed,
daily.
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Day One
Summit
21 February 2017
Unleash Your Leadership Potential
8.30 - 8.55 Registration and Morning Coffee
8.55 - 9.00 Official Welcome and Opening Remarks from
the Chair
9.00 - 9.40 OPENING KEYNOTE CASE STUDY
What it means to be a leader
Since entering the workforce Samantha has overcome a
significant number of roadblocks, her career now spans
over 20 years of working with some of the world’s largest
retailers. Samantha’s leadership style has developed and
matured; influenced by the workplace, family and outdoor
pursuits. In this Keynote, Samantha will reflect on her
journey and the opportunities she has embraced. Samantha
will explore:
• Stepping out of your comfort zone
• Saying ‘Yes’ to opportunities
• How personal factors can positively influence leadership
style
Samantha McIntyre General Manager, IT
LÓreal
9.40 - 9.50 Questions and Discussion
9.50 - 10.30 CASE STUDY
Stepping into leadership - Future-proofing your
steps
In an evolving and demanding technological and business
environment, women who pursue a career in ICT are
constantly faced with the need to solve complex problems.
Leadership based on position and technological expertise
quickly finds its limits in this changing environment.
Future-proofing your leadership is about building up the
character traits of courage, curiosity, creative insights and
engagement. Joyce will share ‘snapshots’ from her global
career journey, from a crisis of confidence as an engineer to
her current executive position. She will explore:
• Key character traits of future-proof leaders
• Finding opportunities for development
• Leaders developing leaders
Joyce Harkness Chief Information Officer
Avant Mutual Group Limited
10.30 - 10.40 Questions and Discussion
10.40 - 10.55 Morning Tea
10.55 - 11.35 EXPERT COMMENTARY
Leading with head, heart and gut
Working in an environment that is networked,
interconnected, rapidly changing and in motion requires
generative and adaptive leaders who are able to set
strategy, build trusting relationships and collaborative
capacity, whilst doing the right thing based on personal
values. We are seeing a move towards “whole” leadership
that integrates head-based intellect with heart-based care
and gut-based intuition and courage. In this session, Jane
introduces the latest neuroscience research showing we
have separate and interconnected brains in our head, heart
and gut and what this means for our ability to show up as a
leader able to act with creativity, compassion and courage.
Jane will explore:
• The three brain model
• Implications for personal leadership
• Using the model to access and use their three core
intelligences (head, heart and gut) to make smarter
decisions and take action
Jane Strangward Neuroscience based Coach
Profile Plus
11.35 - 11.45 Questions and Discussion
11.45 - 12.35 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
Leading with integrity - Becoming the decision
maker
All leaders must make tough decisions. Emerging leaders
must learn to balance emotion with reason to make decisions
that positively impact themselves, their teams and their
organisations. However, often decisions are clouded with a
complex concoction of emotions influenced by stakeholder
pressures, leaving them unsure whether they have made the
right decision. This panel will explore:
• How to make the best decision for the circumstance
• Tackling the difficult conversations
• How to move forward after a decision
Anna Manojlovic Manager IT Strategy and Enterprise
Analytics
United Energy and Multinet Gas
Rita Zonius Head of Internal Digital Communications
ANZ Bank - Australia
William Confalonieri Chief Digital Officer and Vice-
President
Deakin University
Jon Thomson Chief Information Officer
Fair Work Commission
Aarti Joshi Head of Enterprise Application Technology
Woolworths Limited
12.35 - 1.35 Networking Lunch
1.35 - 2.15 CASE STUDY
Removing roadblocks to nurture future leaders
There can be many obstacles encountered on the road
to leadership. For emerging and aspiring ICT leaders, a
solid grounding in technical expertise is a must, however
without access to support structures and mentors, fostered
in a collaborative environment, it may only be possible to
climb the career ladder so far. Moving forward in a truly
collaborative environment is the best way to unlock an
individual’s potential for growth . The importance of actively
seeking opportunities to mentor and be mentored cannot be
overstated. In this session, Charmaine will draw on over 30
years of ICT leadership experience, reflect on her own career
to date and explore on the mutually beneficial mentoring
dynamics. Discuss:
• Finding mentors and mentoring
• Empowering others to grow
• Maintaining a support structure
Charmaine Steward Group Manager, Enterprise
Applications
MMG Limited
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Workshops on 20 & 23 & 24 February 2017
2017 Theme: ‘Turning Obstacles into
Opportunities’
The dynamic technological landscape presents a number of challenges
for those who pursue their career in ICT. This summit will explore both
obstacles and opportunities that have arisen with constant and rapid
change. Bringing together inspirational leaders to reflect on their career
journey and share the lessons they have learnt along the way. It will also
investigate the future of executive level leadership and examine the tools
and strategies needed to influence and motivate teams.
Summit
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2.15 - 2.25 Questions and Discussion
2.25 - 3.05 CASE STUDY
Risk, courage and the ‘Accidental Technologist’ -
Embracing challenges with open arms
Uncertainty is a fundamental aspect of life. The future always
holds unpredictable changes for us all and often those changes
can deliver significant benefits if you have the courage to
transform a challenge into an opportunity. Aspiring leaders
must prepare to push beyond their comfort zone and take
that leap of faith to open the door to positive change. As a
self-described “Accidental Technologist”, Melinda’s expertise
spans everything from the development and implementation of
strategy to several roles in management, marketing and sales.
She will reflect on her career journey, the risks she embraced
and her rewarding undercover mission. In particular, she will
touch upon:
• Understanding your motivations
• Setting personal goals
• Overcoming the fear of change
Melinda Duke Head of Architecture, Banking Products,
Markets and Operations
National Australia Bank
3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion
3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea
3.30 - 4.20 EXPERT COMMENTARY
The art of networking
In a world that is increasingly connected, relationships serve as
a catalyst for professional success. Although networking may
push you beyond your comfort zone, the ability to continually
connect with new people, cultivate emerging relationships and
leverage your network can be an invaluable resource. In this
practical and interactive session, Bev will explore strategies and
techniques to develop the skills you need to build sustainable
networks. Bev will cover:
• Tips and tricks to network successfully
• How to network strategically - fostering mutually beneficial
relationships
• Going beyond introduction - How to form lasting relationships
Bev Brough Networking Specialist
Master Networking
4.20 - 4.30 Questions and Discussion
4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair
Day Two 22 February 2017
8.30 - 8.55 Morning Coffee
8.55 - 9.00 Opening Remarks from the Chair
9.00 - 9.40 OPENING CASE STUDY
Leading through times of change
Rapid change brings both obstacles and opportunities.
The constant and fast paced evolution of ICT roles
calls for the need to lead with confidence. Larry is
acknowledged for his strengths in driving organisational
change and will reflect on his extensive experience in ICT
leadership; steering strategy and visionary technology
plans across multiple industries. Larry will cover:
• Tackling common challenges and pitfalls
• Seamlessly leading through turbulence
• Steering innovative strategies
Larry Howard Chief Information Officer
Bluescope Steel Limited
9.40 - 9.50 Questions and Discussion
9.50 - 10.30 CASE STUDY
Changing paradigms - How does digital
transformation affect leadership
The changing relationship between Business and IT calls
for a paradigm shift. It is essential for female ICT leaders
to embrace technological development, to navigate
through the digital environment and stay ahead of the
game. Karin approaches digital transformation with a
design-thinking lens and will reflect on her expertise as
Chief Information Officer in the Public Sector. Karin will
cover:
• Overcoming leadership challenges presented by
technology
• Embracing digital transformation
• Finding the fit for technological tools
Karin Geraghty Chief Information Officer
Department of Environment, Water and Natural
Resources
10.30 - 10.40 Questions and Discussion
10.40 - 10.55 Morning Tea
10.55 - 11.35 CASE STUDY
Giving and gaining respect - The simple
equation
The ultimate position for a leader is to lead a team who
have full respect for their leader and for one another. After
all, respected employees are generally happier, are more
likely to perform at their best and support decisions made
by their leader whether right or wrong. When it comes
to aspiring women leaders in ICT, respect is especially
important as a means to leading successfully and
confidently. As Carolyn reflects in this session, giving and
gaining respect can be achieved and applied in a variety
of situations where self-respect must always come first.
Explore:
• What if the respect is missing?
• How to gain respect from those more experienced and
more senior than you
• How to gain respect as the new leader
Carolyn Komaravalli General Manager, IT
Weir Minerals Australia Limited
11.35 - 11.45 Questions and Discussion
NETWORKING RECEPTION
4:30 - 5:30PM
Make the most of your experience,
join us to network over complimentary
canapés and drinks
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Facilitating and Driving Organisational Change
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• Chief Information Officers / ICT
Leadership
• Chief Technology Officers
• Director / General Manager /
Group Manager / Manager of ICT
• Director / Manager of Technology
Services
• ICT Strategy and Planning
• ICT Projects / Program Office
• Information Strategy and
Technology Services
• Information Management /
Strategy Division
• ICT / IM Consulting
• Network Infrastructure
• Enterprise Architecture
• Systems Administration
• Digital Systems
• Knowledge / Records
Management
• Senior ICT / Software Vendor
Executives
• Women’s Leadership Programs
Managers
• Business Analytics / Business
Intelligence
WHO WILL ATTEND
ABOUT THE EVENT
Female leaders across industries who work in ICT roles such as:
The demands placed on today’s managers of teams is intense. Not only
are they asked to manage, they must also lead. Successful ICT leadership
is crucial for driving organisational change and innovation. Despite an
improved representation, the gender gap in executive technology roles
remains remarkably wide, making it vital that females in ICT roles find
professional support structures.
The transition from a technical expert to a leadership position is just one
of the many hurdles that women in ICT face. Effective leadership in an ICT
role requires not only a technical background and knowledge, but also a
diverse skill set that encompasses excellent communication, resilience, the
ability to motivate and an authentic leadership approach.
The 5th Women in ICT Leadership Summit 2017 will address the complex
roles that Women in ICT take on. The conference will feature senior
females that are at the top of their game, sharing their own personal
and motivational stories, providing practical insight and also strategies
for aspiring leaders. This Summit is a proven experience that will yield
compelling outcomes for leaders who attend.
3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea
3.30 - 4.30 INTERACTIVE CLOSING ROUNDTABLE
Future direction for women in ICT leadership
Reflecting on the strategies, tools and concepts discussed at
the Summit, this interactive roundtable will provide delegates
with the opportunity to share their comments and insights and
encourage other participants to harness this information and
create an action plan. The facilitator of this session, Yolande,
will assist in helping you to distil the learning outcomes and
effectively drive positive change.
• Discuss valuable advice and formulate an action plan
• Run the interactive think-tank exercise and facilitate idea
sharing
• Consider practical application of lessons
• Examine advice from the conference
Yolande Hobby Development Coach
Inspire Tribe
4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair
and Summit Close
11.45 - 12.25 CASE STUDY
Walking the talk - From emulating to developing
an authentic leadership approach
Effective leadership relies on striking the right balance
between organisational values, personal values and your
ability to connect with your team. Although adaptability
and flexibility are marketable leadership traits, it is crucial
for emerging leaders to stay true to who they are and
develop their own unique approach. As IT Director for
Treasury Wine Estates, Janine leads, manages and mentors
a high-performing team of senior IT professionals on a
global stage. In this session she will draw on her career
experience and expertise, exploring how her leadership
style has matured from emulating a leader to becoming a
leader. Discuss:
• Aligning professional and personal priorities
• Developing a grounded leadership style
• Building authentic relationships
Janine Kennedy Global IT Director Customer,
Supplier and Distribution
Treasury Wine Estates
12.25 - 12.35 Questions and Discussion
12.35 - 1.35 Networking Lunch
1.35 - 2.25 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
Motivating your team to thrive
Your team may have all the expertise in the world, however,
without motivation they will never reach their full potential.
Effective leaders are consistently moving forward with a
focus on their team’s progress. This interactive panel will
explore both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators that act as
a catalyst for an infectious desire to succeed and achieve.
This panel of experienced leaders will explore:
• How to identify and bring out the best qualities of your
team
• Principles for keeping your team on track
• Celebrating success
Punita Udeshi Head of IT
PZ Cussons
Shirley Ferrier General Manager IT, Digital Channels
Telstra Corporation Limited
Claire Jorgensen Director, Digital Strategy
University of Sydney
Alex Jones Chief Information Officer
Department of Economic Development, Jobs,
Transport and Resources
2.25 - 3.05 EXPERT COMMENTARY
Limitless leadership - Building on your
motivations and strengths
How powerful would it be to understand what motivates
you? Self-leadership can assist in motivation, commitment
and connection. Did you know that motivation can account
for up to 65% of the predictability of success in a role!
In this dynamic and highly interactive session Renée
will unpack the power of motivation combined with the
importance of building on your strengths. She will explore:
• How to discover your motivations
• Utilising your strengths
• Decoding language of others to tap into what motivates
them
• Shifting from having a technical expert mindset to an
empowering leadership mindset
Renée Giarrusso Founding Director
3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
• 8.30 - 9.00 Registration
• 9.00 - 10.40 Session One
• 10.40 - 11.00 Morning Tea
• 11.00 - 12.30 Session Two
• 12.30 - 1.30 Lunch
• 1.30 - 3.00 Session Three
• 3.00 - 3.20 Afternoon Tea
• 3.20 - 4.30 Session Four
• 4.30 Close of Workshop
Expert Facilitator: Kate Fuelling Director Kate Fuelling Consulting
Kate is a pioneer of digital information solutions that are embraced by users and executive teams alike. Always ready to challenge
the familiar path, she is constantly seeking to discover new ways to attain IM goals.
Using her years of experience in the IM field, she has developed an advanced five-point holistic approach to mindful solutions that
inspire individuals and organisations to change how they work with information.
She’s a professional member of many RM / IM / IT national and international associations and her qualifications include a mix of
business, process improvement, project management and training certifications.
Enhancing leadership skills for Information Management and
ICT Professionals
• How Records, Information Management and ICT is evolving and
how you prepare for future challenges of disruptive change
• The importance of developing strong leadership skills for
Records, Information Management and ICT Professionals
• Essential leadership qualities for Records, Information
Management and ICT Professionals
• The importance of leading change
• Understanding professional strengths and working together
Transitioning from an IM specialist to become a strategic
business enabler
• Growing beyond technical capabilities to develop analytical,
strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Reflecting on your own leadership styles and drawing on your
unique strengths
• Building your influence as a Records, Information Management
or ICT leader
Developing effective communication skills as an Information
Management and ICT leader
• Breaking down complex jargons and processes to communicate
effectively with non-IM business peers
• Providing clear direction and strategic goals
• Practical communication strategies to gain management buy-in
• How to demonstrate and present the ROI value of your IM
project
Establishing networks and connection for IM and ICT project
success
• Identifying and understanding the internal and external
stakeholders that you work with in a Records and Information
Management environment
• Practical approaches to build better connection, collaboration,
and how to facilitate co-creation
• Supporting and partnering with others to achieve greater
efficiency and productivity
Leading IM and ICT transformation
• Understanding how businesses are evolving and the impact to
the existing IM and ICT structures in your organisation
• Aligning your IM and ICT transformation plan with the growing
business needs
• Creating and leading an integrated IM and ICT approach –
Navigating the common challenges
• How to drive incremental changes that lead to bigger
transformation
Developing skills for change management and leadership
• Leading an IM change project – what is required, what works,
what doesn’t, and how to avoid the pitfalls
• Be aware of the risks involved
• Breaking down silos in an IM change management project
You as a change leader and enabler
• Communicating change effectively and in a timely manner
• Practical ways to approach resistance to change
• Managing difficult conversations
• Providing consistent messages around the visions and goals of
your IM and ICT transformation plan
Considering factors to creating and delivering seamless user
experience
• Users don’t understand systems – Understanding IM and ICT
from the users’ perspective
• Embedding continuous improvement in your IM and ICT change
project
• Building momentum through your project that facilitates to future
change
• Supporting an organisational culture that welcomes innovation
and change
Day One
Day Two
9.00 - 4.30
Post-Summit Workshop
23 & 24 February 2017
Records, IM & ICT Professionals Leadership Workshop
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TEAM BOOKINGS
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booking a team of 8 to attend,
please call: +61 2 8239 9711 or
email: registration@liquidlearning.com.au