Graduate Group Impact Maps The journeys highlight the specific areas that LBWR has influenced the lives of graduates from the 2007 and 2009 groups. Graduates named the key impact areas that the Leaders Forum Program influenced, then outlined the decisions they made in those specific areas, before mapping the ripple effect of their decisions.
I continued to work in the same role, but with a greater level of empathy
I gained the confidence to transition to a new job using my existing skills.
I decided to try new projects in health promotion
I had a better understanding of community issues, and the impact of decisions on the community.
The board was reluctant to change.
I’m now a better listener
I am now able to feel that my opinion is worthy
I have a better tolerance for other people I have the confidence to turn up and say ‘hi’ and just start asking questions.
I better understand issues in the workplace and within my industry
Achieved a job promotion in 2011 to be General Manager Corporate
I feel I have better depth as a parent
Resigned in 2012 due to ethical issues and joined the corporate sector
’m a much better listener
Returned to the education sector in 2014 for greater job satisfaction More confident to undertake a leadership role
Moved to a higher position in the same organisation
My last child was at school in 2013, crating the realisation that time has passed too quickly
Got to contribute to corporate decision making
I have undertaken a Master of Health Informatics
I am now more interested and engaged in my career
Career
I have developed a love of Social Media and the positive impact it can have on business and the community.
I was able to realise that a group I was involved with had an unclear purpose, and that the same work was being done better by other groups
I am a founding member of Ballarat Business Network International
There is no end to the knowledge and skills I have acquired
Within three years the business is successful
I now have two children, and gave birth to one of them 3 days after the final LBWR retreat
It is supportive, particularly of small, new and micro businesses
Networks I am constantly receiving updates on what others are achieving
The group now has more than 35 members
I was able to ask questions about why we were ineffective and why not work together with others.
As a group we were able to seek improvement
Community
The Ballarat chapter is a ‘showcase’ chapter
Local businesses are now actively looking for referral business
I have also had the realisation of limited flexibility and in turn have considered winding the business down in 2014.
I am able to have discussions with my children about issues such as poverty, homelessness and mental illness
I now prioritise my family time
If important leadership skills can be learnt, they need to be passed on to others at work
I started my own baking business
I encourage my children to undertake volunteer activities at school
Deciding to study has helped me set a positive example for my children
Four years on from that change, I have created another business to be franchised.
I better understand the need to ‘download’ relevant information to staff
benefit families, and are flexible to family inclusiveness, such as school, and mentoring.
I have more empathy and a better understanding of my family
I decided to undertake a Bachelor of Business Marketing in 2014
I have written and self-published a book about what I do, entitled ‘Cutting Through the Staff Maze – the Basics of Human Resources in Australia’
My children have raised funds for charity work in Papua New Guinea
I am more family focussed
Study I have written and self-published a book about what I do, entitled ‘Cutting Through the Staff Maze – the Basics of Human Resources in Australia’
]My whole family now better understands the broad issues within the I now choose to volunteer in the community, but in organsiations thatcommunity
I’m more available to help my family.
I have a better understanding of government
The change was really scary, and was my only topic of conversation for the first 12 months
I also found that I love helping others with a business idea, as I love the ‘game of business’
I realised that I needed to do less in order to give more
It has improved my networks community.
My business morphed in HR consultancy and leadership and management facilitation. LBWR gave me the confidence to make it happen, and the change has provided immense satisfaction
If you have a young family, there can be too much pressure
I still feel torn between family, and wanting to give outside of home.
Family
I’m much better at process
I have undertaken a Masters of Business Administration
I often feel that family is the most important part, and being part of an organisation can be selfish.
I now value family time more
I provide better support to my partner and family in their activities and interests.
I was able to take charge of my own destiny and unlock success
With the job came higher pay and greater commitments, but also relationship stress.
The change resulted in less quality time with family
Created better opportunities for my family
I decided to start my own business to be self reliant and have more flexibility
I gained the confidence to get a better paying job
The new role was also stressful
I re-evaluated my work and decided to take a change of direction, which has resulted in career progression and career growth.
Initially the role was good, and I helped to achieve change.
Personal Development
I’m a better communicator
I have shared my skills
I am more productive
Promoted within the bank I was working for in 2009
I made the decision to leave the board, due to the realisation that some things can’t change.
I became a director on a board in 2010
I have the trust of colleagues
I feel like a valued employee
Career
I decided to change job in 2013
I have been able to encourage cultural change in the workplace
Was far more confident as a result of Leadership Ballarat.
I had improved work/life balance
I have a great understanding of my family needs versus he communities needs.
I have a greater awareness for areas of skill development and training.
New role was far more enjoyable and still competive
Because of LBWR I was more open to working in the not for profit sector.
I have an increased ability to relate to other staff
I gained the ability to utilise my skills and network to facilitate events (with LBWR).
I have increased loyalty to my organisation
I was able to contribute to local not for profit management.
I have a far greater understanding of my individual skills
I feel better in myself and more able to give to others
I understand actions I have learnt the ability to strategise
I enjoy working for the not-for-profit sector.
Changed career path to real estate in 2012
I have a better understanding of my self.
I am now aware of my reactions
I became an advocate for changes to the position of the organisation.
Made the early decision to leave my employer to be self-employed, using my LBWR learning to face the fear of failure and the unknown.
I decided to develop my own mental health plan
For the calendar year the group achieved more than $2m in referrals
It feels like the Leadership group is open and supportive.
I directly contribute to community development work
I contribute to political process
I appreciate balance (the impossible dream!)
Family I better appreciate the need to pass on knowledge to my children
I am now more involved in community activities
I’ve been able to show my family that anything is possible.
I developed a greater appreciation for organisations and individuals who volunteer
I now support local organisations through workplace fundraising, e.g. Cancer Research
I now encourage my family to get involved in fundraising activities, such as the Mothers Day Classic.
I now spend more time with family as a result of LBWR
I get off the computer and do more for our community
I’ve been able to make my children aware of important issues in Ballarat community.
I was able to focus on the group I have been able to offer financial recommendations
I have volunteered on the Finance Committee of Damascus College and with Westvic Academy of Sport
I have volunteered with the Royal Children’s Hospitalt
I have filled the board positions for the past six years
I have also been involved in a fundraising cycle event
Volunteering
It increased my homelessnes learning.
It has highlighted the importance of letting people know they are valued.
Creating the event has given me great satisfaction.
I recognise the impact of Mental Health in the region
I’m more aware of homelessness and the need to make a community contribution
I understand just how many people are affected.
I have been encouraged to open discussions about mental health with people close to me.
I have provided homelessness network advocacy
I am currently mentoring LBWR participants
I enjoy the opportunity to have a general chat with people about where they are headed.
I became involved in LBWR’s Leaders In Action program
I made a second trip to Canberra to support LBWR staff as part of the Leaders Forum visit.
Awareness I’m far more aware of sustainability
We’ve retrofitted our house, and I’m a water nazi!
There has been opportunity for change
I now understand the amazing work that not for profits are doing in the region
I better understand homelessness
I have become one of those amazing not for profits with ‘Baking Our Blues Away’
I have a better understanding of homelessness
I now know more about Centacare Ballarat and Breaze
I made time to focus.
I joined the Ballarat National Theatre and Ballarat Arts Foundation Boards in 2009
Volunteering
I joined the LBWR management committee
I organised reconciliation week activities
I decided to support the school community as an executive member
I have been able to contribute to change management of board processes to help drive sustainability.
I became a Climate I was more critical about the Change organisations I joined, to the point of moving off a board after several Mentor meetings if I didn’t feel I suited the
I mentored a Leaders Forum participant.
I became a Ballarat Health Services Community Advisory Committee member.
I have mentored new business owners
I actively provide mentoring support for people
The organisation needed policy changes to support people at home.
The role has been a challenge
I have a better understanding of the prevalence of mental health issues in the community as a whole.
I created strategies for improvement
I had a better understanding of self
I had an expanded community and professional network
Each July 15th, we encourage people to bake for someone to show that you care, and to help highlight anxiety and depression.
I have seen that baking can make a difference in people’s lives.
The role has helped me make a contribution to the community.
I committed myself to a group that I am passionate about
I felt that I had increased my board governance skills
We have saved on water and power
I started a movement called Baking Our Blues Away
I have been on the LBWR Leaders In Action committee for four years.
I spent time as chair of Ballarat District Nursing and Healthcare I spent time as chair of Ballarat District Nursing and Healthcare
I was on the board of Ballarat Business Centre
I was involved in with Community And Family Services
I took a role as a board member of sports central, and am now secretary and have been involved for three years.
I had the confidence to challenge the current structure in a positive way
group
I joined the parents and friends group and encouraged my partner on the school board
I have been able to support families from low socio-economic areas
I have been able to use my networks to support the school
My volunteering experiences have been markedly positive and negative
I have been able to recognise personal agendas in action for ‘good and evil’
I also felt very comfortable helping with one off events, such as cycling.
After LBWR I continued to volunteer and joined more organisations
I reflected on the differences and understood when to use my strengths for good outcomes.
I was able to help reduce the cost of recruitment for a not for profile organisation I contributed business practices to an organisation where knowledge was missing
I have volunteered to provide support
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