With increasing scrutiny on human rights and social impact, it is important that today’s organisations understand their social footprint and have leaders equipped with the skills and insights to effectively manage their organisation’s social impact.
The workshop also serves as a powerful employee engagement opportunity, as it guides participants on how to explore leadership opportunities with for-purpose organisations, either on a board or in a skilled volunteering or mentoring role.
Further, social responsibility can drive innovation and growth. With a well-rounded and socially informed leadership team, organisations will be better equipped to respond to emerging issues and identify new areas for growth.
These workshops provide participants with:
An understanding of the for-purpose sector exploring key trends, opportunities, and challenges
An understanding of the different ways in which they can contribute their skills
Tools to help individuals interrogate and clarify their own personal purpose
Access to People for Purpose’s networking events, including the Australian Institute of Company Directors ‘Boards Seeking Directors’ event.
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Telstra is Australia’s largest telecommunications and media company, and they believe the more connected people are, the more opportunities they have. They are committed to sustainability and to community engagement, with a focus on employee involvement with the community. One of Telstra’s contributions to the for-purpose sector is to support leaders looking to participate through their leadership program.
Telstra General Manager – Talent Development and Performance, Paul Stratford, was looking to provide his executive team with the opportunity to participate in an interactive program designed to increase executive leadership capability and support personal and professional growth and success.
People for Purpose supported Telstra by running a Leadership for Social Impact workshop for executives. Attendees were high-impact, high-potential executives who have a desire to utilise their expertise or influence for positive social change. We equip them with the knowledge and insights required to add value to social purpose organisations and recommend opportunities to pursue meaningful engagement with for-purpose boards.
“People for Purpose opened my eyes to the reality of the for-purpose sector. They provided deep insights into the challenges and opportunities in this market segment. Their framework really helped me focus my attention and provide clarity around what I am most passionate about and then through industry contacts, helped me navigate this complex ecosystem.”
(TELSTRA PARTICIPANT)
Previous guest speakers
Previously co-founder and Executive Director of Macquarie Group’s private equity arm, Macquarie Direct Investment and founding CEO of Social Ventures Australia. Current Chair of Goodstart Childcare Ltd, Chair of the Opera Australia Capital Fund, Assetic Pty Ltd, and a Director of M H Carnegie & Co.
Currently Board member of Social Investing Scotland and convenor of The Asda and SIS Academy. Previously CEO of the School for Social Entrepreneurs (Australia), founding CEO of the Eastern Enterprise Hub and Deputy CEO of Social Enterprise UK.
Current Chair of Barnardos and Chair of the National Film and Sound Archive, Director of the GWS Giants, Director of the Barangaroo Delivery Authority, Non executive Director of One Path General Insurance, Non executive Director of the Clarius Group, Director of Infrastructure Australia, Director of the Cape York Partnership, Member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Western Sydney. Previously Member of the Sydney Planning Committee and Member of the Advisory Board of Leighton Contractors.
Currently CEO of Adopt Change. Member of board of directors for Urban Communities Ltd and Yarra Housing. Previously , CEO of Fitted for Work and Strategy and Operations Manager (Victoria) at Mission Australia.