Cairns Leadership Workshop Resources 2013
An Introduction to the JCU Professional College and Sail on the Young Endeavour – find out about the Cowan Grant Young Endeavour Scholarship available through the Leadership Program. JCU students aged between 16-23 years have an opportunity of a lifetime to go on the voyage on the Young Endeavour. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! View the recording of the workshop here for 2013 and the 2012 workshop presentation video here
What Makes a Good Leader? What are the qualities that make a good leader? Hear Lieutenant General John Grey, a true leader, deliver this workshop. Lieutenant General John Grey was Chief of Army 1992-1995, and has been Chancellor of JCU since 1999. Read his biography here , and listen to his workshop recording here . A copy of his powerpoint presentation is also available here .
Public Speaking: Removing the fear of public speaking and learning new skills for life. View Workshop Recording here and Workshop Powerpoint
Get Organised for Success! This session will kickstart your study program by learning time management and other skills necessary to succeed. View Workshop Recording here , and find a copy of the powerpoint presentation here .
The Tropics and JCU’s Tropical Agenda – Vice Chancellor: Professor Sandra Harding, Vice Chancellor and President of JCU, has said that ‘The tropics has become an increasingly critical global zone’. At this workshop she will speak on JCU’s Tropical Agenda and, by being a student at JCU, how you are a major part of it! View Workshop Recording here .
Som Tamang and his ‘Friends of Himalayan Children’ Organisation Meet Som, a JCU Cairns student, who will inspire you with his Leadership skills and introduce to his ‘Friends of Himalayan Children’ humanitarian organisation. This workshop is not to be missed if you want to hear a true and amazing story about overcoming life’s obstacles and developing great leadership skills along the way. View Workshop Recording here .
Communication Skills This workshop will provide an opportunity to raise your awareness about the importance of communication skills in your leadership development. It will focus on active listening skills and learning how to communicate effectively.
Conflict Resolution – Uli Darch Start sharpening your skills in the areas of understanding and appreciating individual differences and responding effectively to conflict. Find a copy of the workshop handouts here .
Cross-Cultural Communication Increase your knowledge, understanding and awareness of cultural diversity on campus. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about cultural diversity and how this knowledge will contribute to your leadership skills.
Resilience Explore your values and goals, and ways of looking after yourself: de-stressing, mindfulness and self-talk. View Workshop Recording here