Building Asia capable leaders

ASIALINK LEADERS

PROGRAM

Entering its 25th year, the Asialink Leaders Program is the flagship program for developing Asia capability in Australia. It offers a transformational experience for emerging and established leaders. The program equips you with a deep understanding of Asia’s contemporary economic, political and social landscapes to position you and your organisation for success with Asia.

Program journeyThe Asialink Leaders Program offers a journey unlike any other. Over nine-months, you will gain in-depth Asia knowledge, skills and networks.

Program benefitsThe program provides an exceptional opportunity for your professional growth, building critical Asia capabilities to meet the increasing demand for effective Asia engagement.

February Four-day foundation week

Build Asia capabilities, country-

specific knowledge, cultural intelligence and conceptualise

your workplace project.

April One-day intensive workshop

Learn and apply concepts, principles and frameworks for negotiating and

influencing in Asian contexts.

June Five-day Canberra intensive

Deep-dive into politics and foreign

policy, soft power and cultural diplomacy, business and innovation,

and leadership and diversity in action.

November Two-day intensive workshop

and graduation dinner

Pitch your workplace project and gain targeted feedback from industry

experts and peers. Celebrate your year with the national cohort and

alumni.

September One-day intensive workshop

Explore Asia capability in

practice, focussing on a current geo-political issue of significance

to Australia.

Alumni

Continue to build your Asia capabilities, profile and connections.

• Accelerate your understanding of Asia, build your knowledge of key Asian markets and cultures, and develop a practical Asia-focused skillset.

• Engage with outstanding guest speakers and program facilitators with deep Asian country and industry expertise, in a range of intimate and interactive forums.

• Undertake a practical, guided, Asia-focussed workplace project that applies the skills and knowledge you gain to the context of your work.

• Gain exclusive access to program resources via an online learning platform, including practical tools, reading materials and resources to maximise your learning.

• Join a national program, and participate in program activities across Australia.*

• Become part of a vibrant global alumni network with more than 800 active alumni members who can provide ongoing advice, support and networking opportunities in Australia and the region.*Locations include Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Subject to minimum numbers.

“The Canberra Intensive was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that challenged and expanded my understanding of Asia-Australia relations, the potential for further engagement and what we could do ... I feel very privileged to have taken part and to have the good fortune of listening to and learning from speakers with a deep expertise on Asia in many varied fields.” - Maya Donevska, Head of Asset and Function Communication, Corporate Affairs, BHP

What participants say

“One of the real strengths of the Asialink Leaders Program is the diversity of the participants. In the practical sessions you get a range of perspectives from business through to education, and the political and government spaces. Australia’s engagement with Asia is crucial across all spheres of Australian society. So there is really no one in Australia who won’t get a benefit out of participating in the Asialink Leaders Program.” - Tim Watts MP, Federal Member for Gellibrand

“The knowledge and skills I was able to develop as a program participant, through the depth of presenters and subject matter experts, has enabled me to build, sustain and enhance key relationships with Asian counterparts ... I have already leveraged a number of the program networks to access new connections and insights into other target Asian countries. I can confidently say there is no better program for Asia-focussed individuals and organisations.” - Shane Fairlie, Director, Government Relations, World Mosquito Program

Featured module: Canberra intensiveThe Canberra intensive is a core part of the Asialink Leaders Program and is consistently ranked as a program highlight. The intensive is an exclusive five-day module exploring the pressing policy challenges facing Australia in the region. It provides unparalleled access to high-profile thought leaders and decision makers from business, government, the arts, community sector and academia who drive the Australia-Asia relationship. With dynamic sessions held at a range of iconic venues, including Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and foreign embassies, participants have the opportunity to explore contemporary topics and trends. Key areas of discussion across the five days may include: How foreign policy is shaped in Australia, the inner workings of Parliament House, soft power and cultural diplomacy, business and innovation, and leadership and diversity in action. “It has been fantastic to be in the Nation’s capital where it’s all happening in foreign policy and diplomacy … I work in this space, in international engagement, and it has really amplified my thinking around the work that I do. Our engagement with Asia is so important and the Canberra intensive really does touch on every aspect, across everything that we do across Australia.” - Sarah Heseltine, Manager – Asia Capabilities, Global Engagement, Global Victoria.

How to applyEnrolment is through a merit-based application process. Numbers are capped to ensure diverse and intimate class sizes.

The application process involves:

1. Written application - we ask you to submit an online form to help us assessyour application.

2. Interview - after your application has been reviewed you may be invited toan interview.

Applications are submitted online via our website.

Submit online application By 31 October 2019Outcome notification By December 2019Program commences Late February/March 2020

PROGRAM FEE $10,000 + GST

CONTACT US

For more information about this program and the application process, visit http://asialinkbusiness.com.au/training-programs/asialink-leaders-program/

Or contact Annie Fifita, Program Coordinator on (03) 9035 7559, or email leaders@asialink.unimelb.edu.au

Asialink BusinessAsialink Business is Australia’s National Centre for building Asia capability.

Asialink Business supports organisations nationally to engage with Asia through capability development programs, research and information, and public forums and events. Working across all sectors of the economy, we design and deliver impactful solutions tailored to our clients’ niche Asian growth needs. Our expertise covers all Asian economies and includes extensive experience in assisting organisations expand into Asia.

www.asialinkbusiness.com.au