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Business Excellence Study Tour 2009
Posted by webmaster 31 August 2009
Benchmarking Partnerships in conjunction with SAI Global is offering VPSCIN members the opportunity for you to join in to learn and network with ALL of the 2009 Australian Business Excellence Award winning organisations in an exciting 4 day Study Tour program, fully co-ordinated and facilitated to optimize your learning experience in this special event from 12 th -15 th October 2009 Day 1(Mon 12th)- SYDNEY with Summit Care Australia hosting in the morning and Schindler Lifts hosting the afternoon. … Day 3(Wed 14th) – ADELAIDE with Dept of Families & Communities hosting the day, ABM Electronic Engineering & Qld Dept of Main Roads – Engineering & Technology to present in Adelaide.
An invite to an “Appreciative Inquiry & AQKQ” Workshop
Posted by webmaster 24 August 2009The VPSCIN invites members to the AQ-KQ of Change using Appreciative & Kinaesthetic Intelligence.
AQ-KQTM combines both Appreciative Intelligence® (AQ) and Kinaesthetic Intelligence (KQ) in a dynamic way. It is a unique application of the principles and practices of Appreciative Inquiry, Tai Chi and other strength-focused approaches.
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the concept [...]
VPSCIN Membership Update
Posted by webmaster 21 August 2009Membership of the CIN currently stands at 4200 from across the sector. 90% of membership is determined by direct participation in events and the remainder from membership requests. The bulk of the membership requests ultimately end up participating either way.
We have had a spike in participation over the past two months as a result of [...]
VPSCIN passes 4000
Posted by webmaster 31 July 2009Congratulations to Julie-Ann Zajac of Cenitex who was the 4000th VPSCIN member. Julie-Ann who works in Organsational Development is pictured receiving the ipod shuffle draw-prize from CIN Chair, Jim Betts.
The VPSCIN network is sponsored by the State Coordination & Management Council and the number of members across the sector now stands at a record 4140, [...]
An invite to IT Paradigmology
Posted by webmaster 28 July 2009
Continuous improvement in a continuously changing context of Government and IT is quite a challenge.
In this presentation which will be illustrated by various video clips, you will get a helicopter view of the IT domain and its challenges as well as historical and future perspectives.
IT managers are currently investing in process improvement by adopting and [...]
Two New VPS Meeting Facilitators
Posted by webmaster 28 July 2009The VPS has two new meeting facilitators who have completed training, assessment and the workplace application of Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats methods.
Deb Marriott of Sustainability & Environment and Laurel Sutton of Victoria Police completed a range of work based tasks before receiving their certification and Facilitator Pins. The focus of their group sessions [...]
An invite to a “Motivation to Succeed” Workshop
Posted by webmaster 23 July 2009The VPSCIN Invites members to a special workshop with Gavin Freeman designed to aid participants with a range of strategies to ensure motivation across a variety of situations.
What do we do to make the best of the situation we are in? How are we motivated to perform?
The core elements of this session focus on the [...]
New “Science and the Synchrotron” Website
Posted by webmaster 23 July 2009Science and the Synchrotron is a new, internal to government, website designed to support government scientists with a particular focus on the Australian Synchrotron. Produced by the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, it will provide access to useful information about how to access the Australian Synchrotron.
To keep the website lively and interesting, the [...]
An invite to “The Power of Organisational Storytelling” Workshop
Posted by webmaster 22 July 2009For everyone who needs to engage, influence and motivate people. For business leaders and managers, communication specialists and change agents who want their messages to stick. Why do it?
In a world of complexity and constant change, organisational storytelling has emerged as a key leadership competency and an essential business skill. Organisational storytelling is a powerful [...]
YIPAA Annual Address – Keeping things Moving: Leading Change
Posted by webmaster 15 July 2009Are you 36 years of age or under (or would like to be.) If so, the YIPAA Annual Address is happening on July 23 featuring Dept of Transport Secretary, Jim Betts speaking candidly about navigating thorny policy issues and reflecting on the lessons he has learned over his long career as a public servant in [...]
Leadership & Innovation with Dave Snowden
Posted by webmaster 12 July 2009
The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA), has organised a luncheon seminar with Dave Snowden who will speak on “Leadership & Innovation in Complex Times” on the 30th of this month.
In tight economic times and complex environments, the demand for certainty and predictability is at odds with the realities of organisational life. Effective leaders need [...]
Premier launches Action for Victoria’s Future
Posted by webmaster 6 July 2009On July 6 the Victorian branch of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) held a session at the Treasury Theatre where Victorian Premier, John Brumby launched the new Action for Victoria’s Future Website.
The site feature the Action for Victoria’s Future Framework which identifies the current policy context and the challenges facing the Victorian economy [...]
4000 VPSCIN Members
Posted by webmaster 5 July 2009Sometime this week or early next, the VPSCIN will register member number 4000. To mark this milestone we have an ipod shuffle for the 4000th member into the system.
To be eligible you need to be a new member (not current) and register by clicking on the new members link, or register to attend one of [...]
An invite to the Power of Story: Influence and Motivation through the Art of Storytelling
Posted by webmaster 30 June 2009The CIN invites Public Sector employees to attend a this seminar on the power of story featuring Yamini and Gabrielle from one thousand & one.
Stories and storytelling can inspire, influence, motivate and engage people where logic and bullet points may not. Think of your own experience. Isn’t it always the story, the anecdote, the example [...]