Deepen your knowledge and strengthen your strategic leadership and governance skills to create a legacy of healthy and sustainable water systems and communities
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This program is designed for Directors of Victorian Water Corporations and Catchment Management Authorities (water sector directors) who want to develop:
The VicWater Director Masterclass Program consists of two, 1-day, in-person Masterclasses. The Masterclasses are complementary but can be taken independently depending on what’s most relevant to you.
The Masterclasses allow for a deep dive into key themes, focus on ways of thinking and will draw extensively on the experience of the facilitators, speakers and participants.
The VicWater Director Masterclass Program consists of two, 1-day, in-person Masterclasses. The Masterclasses are complementary but can be taken independently depending on what’s most relevant to you.
The Masterclasses allow for a deep dive into key themes, focus on ways of thinking and will draw extensively on the experience of the facilitators, speakers and participants.
“The Masterclasses were challenging, informative and a wonderful opportunity to strengthen relationships with colleagues.”
STEPHEN ANGUS, CMA DIRECTOR
“I found the workshop to be both challenging, highly engaging and valuable to better understand and execute my role.”
“The best board governance and leadership program I have attended! Thank you!”
Masterclass 1
Contemporary ways of thinking: sector governance and leadership
This Masterclass focuses primarily on the ‘oversight’ and ‘insight’ role of directors. It will touch on aspects of governance, compliance, regulation, strategy and leadership in an integrated way and explore:
DATE
21st February 2024
12:30 – 21:00 (inc dinner)
22nd February 2024
9:00 – 13:30
Masterclass 2
New Ways of Thinking: Addressing Long-Term Challenges
This Masterclass will focus on the ‘foresight’ role of directors. It will explore the responses and capacities required to adapt to long term challenges including climate change and indigenous water justice.
There will be a strong focus on new ways of thinking about the sector drawn from sustainability transitions research and indigenous knowledge systems and practices.
An evening dinner will include a panel discussion with with invited guests
DATE
June 2024 (tbc)
COST
$1,800 per person (ex GST)
“The Masterclass enabled an insightful look at the historical context of our current approach to water governance. With this background, directors could recognise opportunities for government policy and community engagement to improve water and catchment planning.“
PETER HILBIG, CMA CHAIR
The VicWater Director Masterclass Program
is a partnership between VicWater and Monash University.
Supported by:
