Events and Programs

The Aurora Foundation currently delivers two leadership programs: the flagship residential Leadership Institute, and the Virtual Leadership Program.

Leadership Institute Virtual Leadership Program

Virtual Leadership Program

Drawing from a group coaching approach, Aurora’s Virtual Leadership Program offers a personalised learning experience that enhances individual learning through connection, reflection and conversation.

This virtual leadership program has been designed for leaders and emerging leaders within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector. The program will run across 7 weeks and uses fortnightly blocks to rotate between bringing the entire cohort together and breaking into smaller teams for personalised group coaching. Each fortnight will introduce a new concept to frame our conversations with homework activities and participant conversations linking the learning experience. Participants will have the opportunity to learn new theories and concepts, hear from senior leaders in the GLAM sector, as well as have the time for individual action planning – a key step in supporting development.

Committed to evidence-based practices, you can have confidence that our program draws from current research and provides a virtual experience that steps above theory.

Dates
The Virtual Leadership Program is closed for 2024.

The course will encourage you to take a strengths-based approach to your development, while offering the following benefits:

an interactive experience that adapts to your individual needs
improved clarity around your individual strengths and how to better leverage these
the opportunity to expand your professional network
action planning that supports transfer of learning back into the organisation

Please note: As this is a virtual program, participation and conversation is essential to the engagement of our cohort. We ask that attendees enrol understanding that it is an interactive event that requires both video and microphone. If there are practical challenges for you around this, please contact us so that we can discuss.

Cost
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Pricing per participant is estimated to be AUD $850 (plus GST). A limited number of scholarships will be offered for those who would otherwise be unable to participate.

‍Testimonials from previous attendees

“I would like to thank the organisers of the program for constructing such an engaging online program.”
“Thank you for your time and insights. It has been a privilege to be part of the Aurora Program and meet, share and reflect with all participants.”
“The program gave me the courage to apply for a leadership role, which I've just been offered.”
“The virtual experience has been great. Having the sessions spaced out over the 7 weeks has given me lots of time to think and prepare.”
“Even now in this early stage of reflection and planning I have found clarity, direction, and assurance that will help me to navigate professional and personal journeys, both big and small.”

Enquiries can be sent to
Scott Lumsden
Executive Officer, Aurora Foundation
M: 0466 312 401
‍programs@aurorafoundation.org.au

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About Kate Pearce

Director at Personified – Organisational Coaching

As a leadership specialist, Kate is passionate about supporting leaders to enhance their ‘leadership skills’, regardless of the role they hold. With over 15 years of experience in both people and business leadership, Kate draws on her combination of practical experience and formal qualifications in the areas of psychology, coaching and business to design personalised learning solutions. Kate is committed to evidence-based coaching and draws on current research to support leaders to take a strengths-based approach to development.

Who is eligible?

Aurora's leadership programs are specifically designed for aspiring and emerging leaders within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector. Aurora supports diversity, and we welcome all participants who are ready to unlock their leadership potential, accelerate their professional growth, and become influential leaders. To be eligible for Aurora’s leadership programs, we request evidence that your organisation supports your participation.

Which program is best for me?

Aurora's Leadership Institute offers an intensive and immersive 5-day, face-to-face learning experience set in the captivating city of Sydney. Over the course of the residential retreat, you'll engage in 35 hours of applied learning, gaining insights that will reshape your leadership journey. The Leadership Institute is not just about what happens in formal learning sessions. With up to 30 like-minded peers participating in the program, both within and outside the sessions, you'll have the chance to network, connect, and learn from participants from across Australasia. These informal interactions offer an unmatched experience, opening doors to future collaborations and growth.

Aurora’s Virtual Leadership Program has been designed for those who are unable to attend the Leadership Institute or who prefer the flexibility of online learning. The Virtual Leadership Program also spreads learning over a longer period of time. The Virtual Leadership Program is held online across 7 weeks and uses fortnightly blocks to rotate between bringing the entire cohort together and breaking into smaller teams for personalised group coaching.

Both the Leadership Institute and the Virtual Leadership Program encourage a strengths-based approach to development. Committed to evidence-based practices, you can have confidence that our programs draw from current research and provide experiences that step beyond theory. The Aurora leadership programs complement each other, offering distinct and varied levels of learning experiences that build on your existing knowledge.

How do I apply?

Guidance for Prospective Applicants

Applications consist of the following five documents:

Your current Resume
A short statement detailing where you consider you are in your leadership journey; for example, are you an aspiring or an emerging leader and why you consider this to be so (200-250 words max.)
A short statement detailing your aspirations for your career and leadership should you be successful in securing a spot on this year’s Institute (200-250 words max)
Aurora values and supports diversity. Please provide a short statement about what diversity means to you (200-250 words max.)
A statement of recommendation and support from your employer indicating that your organisation will cover the costs for you to attend the Institute
If a scholarship is being requested, please provide information as to why your organisation is not in a position to fully and or partially fund your participation

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Key Features to be Demonstrated by Applicants

Individuals who demonstrate:

KF1: Aspiration and a hunger to understand leadership and be the best possible leader they can
KF2: Aptitude, knowledge and skills to be engaged and stretched, and to learn and self-reflect
KF3: Curiosity, emotional maturity and empathy, and the ability to handle the Institute content and challenges it might bring up for them
KF4: Refined understanding of diversity
KF5: Organisational support for them undertaking the Institute

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Applications are open NOW and we encourage applicants to apply as soon as practical to allow Aurora time to review applications and allow successful applicants time to plan and book travel to Sydney.

Please email your application to programs@aurorafoundation.org.au by no later than Monday 30 September 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed, and decisions made as they are submitted.