Western Australia

The program, offered by CEDA in conjunction with leading education and management institutions, provides a challenging development environment for emerging leaders from business, academia, community and government sectors.

Western Australia

2012 Copland Leadership Program in WA

Who are your emerging leaders? Register them now for CEDA's 2012 Copland Leadership Program.

The Copland Leadership Program is CEDA's professional development program for future leaders. It offers a unique professional collaboration across corporate, government, academic and community sectors.

The seven-part program provides elite access to some of Australia's top business leaders, who will share their insights and experience in highly interactive and informative group sessions.

The program's intake is limited to ensure an exclusive and personalised learning experience. Participants will develop an excellent professional network across a broad range of industries, with many making lasting friendships.

2012 applications are now open

Applications for the WA 2012 Copland Leadership Program are now open and must be submitted by Wednesday 16 May.

The 2012 WA program will run from 25 May to 15 November.

Who should participate?

The Copland Leadership program is designed specifically for ambitious emerging leaders planning to accelerate their careers into executive general management.

Copland candidates will have attained certain success in their chosen professions, but now want to elevate their performance along the path to leadership.

Participants come from a broad range of sectors including corporate, business, government, peak bodies, academia and the not-for-profit sector.

2012 Speakers

Terry Agnew, Group Chief Executive, RAC of WA

Penny Flett, Chief Executive Officer, Brightwater Care Group

Professor Paul Hardisty, Global Director, Economics and Sustainability Worley Parsons

Reg Howard-Smith, Chief Executive, Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia

John Langoulant, Chief Executive, Oakajee Port and Rail

Anne Nolan, Director General, Department of Finance WA

John Poulsen, Managing Partner, Squire Sanders

Lisa Scaffidi, Lord Mayor of Perth

Kate Vinot, Principal, Nous Group

Deidre Willmott, Group Manager Strategy and Government Relations, Fortescue Metals Group

Program benefits

Cutting edge knowledge and information
Access to leaders and practitioners from a range of industries
Fresh perspectives on business challenges
The chance to participate in debate on major business and community issues
Connect with a growing network of future leaders
The program consists of monthly seminars that run between May and November.

Curtin University designed learning modules

In 2012, the Copland Leadership program's seven modules will be facilitated by Curtin University.

Curtin's experienced and dynamic facilitators will deliver cutting edge theoretical frameworks and lead discussion with participants on leadership skills and experiences. Case study presentations from top tier industry, corporate and public sector leaders will enhance the leadership development of participants.

The program consists of monthly seminars that run between May and November.