People
Issue No. 21 - February/March 2005
How leaders are made
The Governor’s Leadership Foundation (GLF) Program
Unlike other leadership programs that have a training focus, the Governor’s Leadership Foundation (GLF) Program is an experiential development program focused on issues and designed to broaden, enhance and accelerate leadership capability and provide high-end development for key people in organisations throughout SA.
The Program originated in 2000, as an initiative of South Australian Business Vision 2010 in order to help facilitate the achievement of its Vision by developing our State's leaders.
“The ‘Save the Murray’ project arose out of the 2000 GLF program,” says The Leaders Institute of South Australia executive director, Niki Vincent.
“This is an Internet portal project dedicated to saving the River Murray — www.savethemurray.com. Our Fellows developed the seed of the idea in January 2000 as a means to combine the power of the then-evolving Internet with the vital cause for South Australia and, indeed, all of Australia as a nation.
“Through the GLF they were able to enhance and expand the business plan for the project, with expertise and experience drawn upon from GLF participants within the 2000 year, particularly those directly involved in government and the community.”
By 2003 the GLF had achieved a substantial reputation, support base and public profile of its own. In 2004 the Leaders Institute of South Australia was set up to continue delivering and developing the program and serve the dynamic alumni network.
“The GLF program strives to create an environment that encourages potential future leaders in our community to become better citizens, make the long-term commitment to South Australia and play an important role in its future,” Niki says.
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