22.03.2011: 2011 Program Development Workshop
On Thursday 17th and Friday 18th March an IYLP workshop was held in Melbourne involving everyone associated with the delivery of elements of the 2011 program. Chaired by Mentor and Foundation Director , Pauly Vandenbergh , Jodie Belyea and Associate Professor Simon Forrest from Curtin University, led the process of:
- fine-tuning the pedagogy of the program (the science behind the teaching and training),
- reviewing the key elements of the program model and
- increasing content on Indigenous leadership practice and principles.
A valuable reference for the workshop was the IYLP Evaluation Report, which provided an overview of the strengths and limitations of the 2010 program, as well as recommendations for the 2011 program and beyond.
The workshop was extremely helpful for attendees – growing their understanding of of the 2010 IYLP. Having all the program personnel in the room working together was an invaluable team training and support experience. It also allowed the facilitation team to establish and refine group and individual roles, responsibilities and processes for leading and supporting each other.
As we continue work ‘on the IYLP business’ we enrich the experiences and potentials outcomes for all. It has certainly strengthened the formation of our fiercely talented and strong facilitation team!