1. CA RE E R PAT H
CARE E RS I NS I D E ST O RY
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Career CoaChIng
for Managers
Retaining talent is still a key
consideration for forward-
thinking managers in today’s
uncertain business climate.
Participants will explore how
to conduct effective career
development discussions in
their workplace to create a
more motivated and business-
Rita D’Arcy
oriented team of employees. PA RT IC u L A R LY P E O P L E Level 10, 601 Bourke Street,
FA H R I Melbourne VIC 3000
l tel: (03) 9918 9200
fax: (03) 9918 9201
eMotIonally member@ahri.com.au
IntellIgent self The best advice I’ve received myself and strive for perfection. www.ahri.com.au
leadershIp is ... always listen and share While the results can often be
This workshop is designed for yourself with others, especially rewarding, this characteristic CHIEF ExECuTIvE OFFICER
employees across all levels of in a leadership role. Motivation can create unnecessary work, Serge Sardo
the organisation who want to can be encouraged by many frustrate others and be very NATIONAL MANAgER, FINANCE
develop their self-awareness as things but in the workplace a tiring. I had one manager who AND COMPANY SECRETARY
leaders, better handle difficult connection with the manager always brought this up in my Marianna Panopoulos
conversations, build personal is very important. The best ena- performance review. He would NATIONAL MANAgER,
resilience, understand how to blers of this connection need say, “I would like you to think gOvERNMENT
motivate others and become to be down to earth, accessible, about the things you need to do AND MEDIA RELATIONS
Paul Begley
focused through the business on hear more than you say and and judge which of those can
personal and professional goals. be genuinely thoughtful about adopt a near enough is good NATIONAL MANAgER,
MEMbERSHIP AND
people’s individual needs and enough result.” The pressure is
l hopes. still on to work on this one!
CORPORATE SALES
Steve Granland
hr polICy
NATIONAL MANAgER,
deVelopMent and The most rewarding When the going gets tough,
PROFESSIONAL DEvELOPMENT
IMpleMentatIon experience I’ve had ... would I ... remind myself that there Lyn Goodear
Learn how to develop and have to be being pregnant. You is a solution to every problem
implement effective HR policies learn so much about yourself, and that my personal values Customer Service
in your organisation. This the importance of good health will see me through. Taking
workshop will explore why and the miracle of human life. responsibility, hard work,
& General Enquiries
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high-performing organisations Close second is the ability integrity, collaboration, a can- enquiries@ahri.com.au
need strong and clear HR to travel to many countries do spirit and decisiveness all
policies. Practise policy- in a previous role. It taught wrapped up with a smile help. AHRI Presidents
writing skills and develop a me so much about different NATIONAL PRESIDENT
practical communication and cultures, lifestyles and I stay up-to-date professionally Peter Wilson AM FAHRI
implementation plan to support interesting approaches to people ... I love reading so this always AuSTRALIAN
the successful introduction of management. Travel is one of keeps me well-informed but the CAPITAL TERRITORY
new or revised policies into the most amazing ways to live real value comes from maintain- Ron Watts FAHRI
your organisation. and experience life, which is ing a close network of people NEw SOuTH wALES
something I want to encourage with diverse backgrounds. I Noel Pearse FAHRI
All of AHRI’s professional my children to do. get energy from continuous NORTHERN TERRITORY
members are required to learning so I will often seek out Lisa Clarke CAHRI
undertake 90 hours of Colleagues tell me I ... can interesting courses or develop- QuEENSLAND
professional development be relied on, have courage for ment opportunities to partici- Rhonda Earel FAHRI
every three years. Contact the the tough conversations, take pate in that aren’t always in my SOuTH AuSTRALIA
Professional Development pride in what I deliver and am natural career path, such as the Samantha Wilkinson MAHRI
team at AHRI on 1300 302 119 painfully organised (with diary Company Directors graduate TASMANIA
or visit www.ahri.com.au for and highlighter always at hand). program through the AICD or Paul Adams CAHRI
more information about these ballroom dancing lessons. l vICTORIA
and other AHRI courses and If I could change one thing Interview by hrmonthly’s assistant John Wilson FAHRI
education programs. ... I am often quite hard on editor, Virginia Millen wESTERN AuSTRALIA
Kim Schofield CAHRI
40 HR MONTHLY NOVEMBER 2009

2. CARE E R PATH
EvE N TS
AHRI’s current schedule of events, workshops and education courses
aCt nt 18 November 18 November 2009
10 November 13 November 2009 Measuring HR Effectiveness Albury Wodonga Fair Work
HR Strategy Fundamentals Alice Springs Fair Work Assist Venue: Cliftons Brisbane, Assist seminars
Venue: Cliftons Canberra, seminars Level 3, 288 Edward Street Venue: Sundowner Paddlesteamer,
Level 2, 10 Moore Street Venue: All Seasons Alice Springs Oasis, Time: 9am – 5pm 324 Wodonga Place, Albury
Time: 9am – 5pm 10 Gap Road, Alice Springs Time: various
24 – 25 November
Time: various Career Coaching for Managers 18 November
nsW 24 – 25 November Venue: Cliftons Brisbane, Measuring HR Effectiveness
4 – 5 November Emotionally Intelligent Self Level 3, 288 Edward Street Venue: AHRI Training Room,
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Time: 9am – 5pm Level 10, 601 Bourke Street
Self Leadership Venue: Darwin CBD Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Cliftons Sydney, Time: 9am – 5pm tas 19 – 20 November
Level 2, 190 George Street 24 – 25 November Project Management
Time: 9am – 5pm Venue: AHRI Training Room,
Qld Workforce Planning
4 November 4 – 5 November Venue: Hobart CBD Level 10, 601 Bourke Street
Occupational Health and Safety Workforce Planning Time: 9am – 5pm Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Cliftons Sydney, Venue: Cliftons Brisbane, 30 November
Level 2, 190 George Street Level 3, 288 Edward Street VIC Presenting with Presence
Time: 9am – 5pm Time: 9am – 5pm 4 November Venue: AHRI Training Room,
10 November 2009 4 November Occupational Health and Safety Level 10, 601 Bourke Street
Newcastle Fair Work Assist Occupational Health and Safety Venue: AHRI Training Room, Time: 9am – 5pm
seminars Venue: Cliftons Brisbane, Level 10, 601 Bourke Street
Venue: Crowne Plaza, cnr Merewether Level 3, 288 Edward Street Time: 9am – 5pm
Wa
Street & Wharf Road, Newcastle Time: 9am – 5pm 6 November 2 – 3 November
Time: various HR Policy Development and Conflict Management
4 November 2009
11 November 2009 Brisbane specialist event: Implementation Venue: Cliftons Perth – TBC
Wollongong Fair Work Assist The legal year in review Venue: AHRI Training Room, Time: 9am – 5pm
seminars Venue: Clayton Utz Solicitors, Level 10, 601 Bourke Street
24 November
Venue: Novotel Northbeach, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane Time: 9am – 5pm
Strategies for Attraction
2-14 Cliff Road, Wollongong Time: 5.30pm – 8pm 10 November Recruitment and Retention
Time: various Workforce Metrics Venue: Cliftons Perth – TBC
4 November 2009
17 November Cairns Fair Work Assist seminars Venue: AHRI Training Room, Time: 9am – 5pm
Developing and Implementing Venue: Rydges Plaza, cnr Spence Level 10, 601 Bourke Street
Innovative Workplace Agreements and Grafton Streets, Cairns Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Cliftons Sydney, Time: various 11 – 12 November
Level 2, 190 George Street Workforce Analytics
5 November 2009
Time: 9am – 5pm Venue: AHRI Training Room,
Townsville Fair Work Assist
18 November seminars Level 10, 601 Bourke Street
Measuring HR Effectiveness Venue: Jupiters Hotel, Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Cliftons Sydney, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville 11 November 2009
Level 2, 190 George Street Time: various National Awards dinner
Time: 9am – 5pm Venue: Palladium, Level 1 Crown
13 November
18 November 2009 Strategies for Attraction Towers, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Albury Wodonga Fair Work Assist Recruitment and Retention Time: 6.30pm – 12am
seminars Venue: Cliftons Brisbane, 16 November 2009
Venue: Sundowner Paddlesteamer, Level 3, 288 Edward Street Melbourne Fair Work Assist
324 Wodonga Place, Albury Time: 9am – 5pm seminars
Time: various Venue: Mercure Hotel,
16 – 17 November
26 – 27 November Conflict Management 13 Spring Street, Melbourne
Negotiation and Influencing Venue: Cliftons Brisbane, Time: various
Venue: Cliftons Sydney, Level 3, 288 Edward Street 17 November 2009
Level 2, 190 George Street Time: 9am – 5pm Geelong Fair Work Assist seminars
Time: 9am – 5pm Venue: Four Points by Sheraton,
10-14 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong
Time: various
for up-to-date event information in your state or territory, go to www.ahri.com.au
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