We caught up with one of this year's Emerging Leaders cohort, Simon Keller, Team Leader Horticulture at City of Tea Tree Gully to find out how he found the program.
What made you sign up for the Emerging Leaders Program?
I signed up for the Emerging Leaders Program to further develop myself both personally and professionally, and give myself the best opportunity to further my leadership aspirations.
A recent module focused on sustainability – what were some of your takeaways from this? I found the module very interesting, and it was great to see how both public and private partnerships can work so successfully. The waste recycling facility was very impressive, it was quite an eye opener seeing just how much rubbish gets sorted and recycled.
What was your biggest take away from the program?
I found the opportunity to learn more about myself, my personality and preferences as both a leader and team member very insightful. I am able to use that information to target what I perceive to be my weaknesses, but to also improve and build upon my strengths both personally and professionally.
What advice would you give to someone considering undertaking the Emerging Leaders Program?
I would tell them that it is a challenging program that will take you out of your comfort zone, but will offer you valuable insight into yourself as an individual and team member. You will learn and gain valuable insights into various leadership styles, and how to implement what you have learned into your workplace. I would also tell them to embrace the program and enjoy the ride!
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