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May 22: Developing an Innovative and Continuous Improvement Culture

In his 2012 opening speech of the 52nd Parliament Premier Weatherill discussed the seven primary areas  of focus for the State Government's forward agenda declaring that, "these priorities will be tackled through three approaches to government: a culture of innovation and enterprise; sustainability; and a respect for individuals with a reciprocal responsibility to the community". To build and sustain a high performance culture the High Performance Framework (HPF) tool is currently being implemented across the public sector. Innovation and continuous improvement are key ingredients within the HPF to achieve this.

The Hon Michael O'Brien MP, Minister for the Public Sector, will be introducing the second event of the High Performance Framework Seminar Series 2012, focusing on Characteristic Four: High Performing Organisations are Innovative and Continuously Improving with Erma Ranieri, Deputy Chief Executive, DMITRE, will be the MC. This interactive event will explore and showcase how innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged and enabled in public sector agencies. Developing a high performance culture of innovation and continuous improvement will encourage the development of new ideas and new energy to assist in creating initiatives that will achieve organisational goals.

Presenters and panellists will include:

• Professor Goran Roos, a recognised world expert in innovation, Management and Strategy, Warwick Business School;
• Bill Cinnamond, Director Public Sector Management Division, Department of the Premier and Cabinet;
• Geoff Knight, Chief Executive, Department of Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy;
• Raymond Spencer, Chair, Economic Development Board;
• Raymond Garrand, Chief Executive, Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology; and
• Heather Falckh, Manager, Strategic Planning & Business Excellence, Department for Communities and Social Inclusion.

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Following the presentation session a panel will convene so that event delegates can participate in discussion.

June 5: Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast

The Institute of Public Administration's (IPAA) Economic Outlook forum has built a reputation as the premier opportunity to hear expert opinion on the status and forecast of international and local economies.

IPAA, in partnership with PwC, will be hosting a breakfast where the Treasurer, the Hon Jack Snelling MP, will provide commentary to the State Budget, just days after it has been delivered.

Mark Coughlin from PwC will lead the Treasurer through a discussion on the rationale, implications and outcomes of the State Budget. After the discussion, IPAA President Elaine Bensted, the MC for the event, will facilitate a Q&A session that will provide the audience the opportunity to direct questions.

Benefits to You

• Network with colleagues across the sector;
• Gain a better understanding of the reasoning behind certain budgetary decisions; and
• Have the opportunity to ask questions about areas that affect your day to day role.

• Employees will better understand the budget process and how the different areas of Government collaborate.

June 7: Across Government HR Forum - Calling all HR Practitioners
The Modernisation of HR: HR 2015

The workplace of the 21st Century is evolving and changing exponentially. Now, more than ever, the HR practitioner is operating in an increasingly complex environment and is expected to navigate increasing complex HR issues. There is no question that HR underpins the effective functioning of any organisation, but staying ahead of developments in today's time poor workplace is the challenge.

This forum has been created with you, the busy HR practitioner, in mind. Cutting across themes of leadership, cultural change and what it means to be a HR professional, this forum will provide opportunities for you to hear from key speakers about the development of the practice of HR in the public sector.

The Hon Michael O'Brien, MP, will be introducing this forum with Dr Verna Blewett, Director of New Horizon Consulting and Associative Professor of the Appleton Institute for Central Queensland University, being the MC.

HR professionals at all stages of their career will benefit from attending this forum. You will be able to network with peers and colleagues from across the state, listen to and interact with speakers who are experts in their fields, as well as discuss HR challenges and successes in a supportive, professional environment.

Our presenters and panellists will include:

• Brett Michington, Chairman/CEO, Employer Brand International;
• Bill Cinnamond, Director, Public Sector Management Division, Department of the Premier and Cabinet;
• Jane Booth, Associate Director, PwC;
• Rachel Capetanakis, Strategic Program Manager, Office of the Chief Information Officer;
• Keith Bartley, Chief Executive, Department for Education and Child Development; and
• HR Leaders Panel: Bill Cinnamond, Keith Bartley, Linda Hundertmark, Natalie Hamood and Phil O'Loughlin.

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The Institute of Public Administration Australia's 2012 International Congress will be held in Melbourne, Australia, bringing together more than 1000 administrators in one of the largest gatherings of public administrators ever held in Australia. A range of important speakers and innovative sessions have been confirmed.

Under the overall Congress theme of 'Valuing Public Administration', there will be a number of streams, including:

• New models of governance that improve government responses to "wicked" problems;
• The challenges of service delivery at a time when public expectation about the quality of service delivery is growing;
• The possibilities and limits in internal and external engagement;
• Improving our models of public sector leadership; and
• The role of the public sector as enabler.

The three day program will feature a range of leading Australian and International public sector practitioners and academics as speakers. Along with master classes and site visits, the Congress will also include an innovative series of festival-style events that will be open to the community, attract media attention and substantially broaden the reach of the Congress beyond the 1000 delegates.

Participants will include representatives from Australia's major trading partners and governments in South East Asia and the Pacific, along with representatives from the United States, Canada and Europe, all coming together in one of the largest gatherings of public administrators ever held in Australia.

For more information relating to the International Congress please see www.ipaa2012.org.au
or click here to download the brochure.

IPAA's 2012 Professional Development Program

With new offerings and more dates for 2011's most popular courses, this new year could be your best year yet!

You can now find our new courses right here on our website and Download IPAA's 2012 Professional Development Schedule in PDF format.

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IPAA's Mentoring Program is now open!

Mentoring effectively transfers professional, technical and management skills and benefits all participants:

• Mentees - through skill development and realisation of their potential
• Mentors - through knowledge transfer, recognition and personal satisfaction
• Organisations - chiefly in increased retention of employees

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