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Emerging Leaders Stream

Abacus is proud to support the 2008 Emerging Leaders Stream to promote leadership and development for talented and ambitious mutual industry staff, with insights and practical tools.

Allowing Leadership to Emerge
The old proverb says that management is doing things right, leadership is doing the right thing.

In a group of explorers hacking through a thick jungle, it is the manager, cutting a straight and efficient path, while the leader is climbing the trees to make sure that you are going in the right direction. Fact is, you need both. The tough part is knowing when to lead and when to manage.

Leaders seize opportunities; managers avert threats. Leaders amplify strengths; managers reduce weakness.

The Abacus Emerging Leader Program for 2008 will encompass these concepts and more…

Influential Leadership, Strategy, Collaboration and Innovation, with.....
a tailored program (developed by the Emerging Leader Committee), Emerging Leader delegates will collaborate on industry projects, strategy, fostering talent and innovation, and communication skills. The program will focus on competencies needed for the next generation of industry leaders, with topical and interactive sessions and a full agenda. Professional facilitators will work with delegates to deliver an innovative program with practical and project elements.

The aim of the 2008 program: Challenging, Scary, Exciting!

Contact abacus@conceptevents.com.au for more information, or register online.