FAQ's

Sydney Leadership is relevant to anyone who wants to work towards creating a better world. The leadership model is transferable to any context – social, corporate or government.

Participants frequently talk about the practical impact it has on their daily working life.

Only you can answer this question. The investment of time and energy required by a program like this is worth it if you are committed to making a difference.

Most of our participants hold very senior or demanding positions. However, they invariably manage their competing commitments and find that the rewards far outweigh the sacrifices. Many past participants report how the program allowed them to be more purposeful and focus their time on what is making impact and is important to them and their organisations.

Over the course of the year you will be expected to attend 20 program days (including workshops and retreats), many of which will take place at weekends; two breakfast speaker sessions and two ‘evening connect’ events. In addition, participants should allocate sufficient time to read the materials for each program day as well as written self-reflection exercises, and syndicate group work (to be done outside of program days).

Sydney Leadership is a nationally recognised and internationally respected program. It does not adopt the usual style of postgraduate coursework. There are no assignments or exams but you will be challenged, stretched and rewarded in more ways than you can imagine.

Sydney Leadership is for people who are prepared to challenge themselves and to be changed by their experience. Commitment is a key factor in selection – the desire and determination to commit to the program, to your own learning and development, to other participants, to innovation, to making a difference and to the broader community. 
Selection for Sydney Leadership is competitive and places will be offered to up to 35 participants.

Taking the next step and applying is a rewarding experience in itself.

The process involves completing and submitting the attached application form together with two signed nomination forms and a statement of support from your employer. Selected applicants will then be invited to attend an interview. The interview is challenging and different from traditional formats. Offers are made for a place on Sydney Leadership 2011 after the completion of the interview process.

Sydney Leadership offers you a roadmap rather than a destination. On completing the program, you will be in a position to exercise your leadership skills as you see fit. When participants graduate they join the Social Leadership Australia Alumni Network, where they continue to develop their leadership skills. This often leads them to form partnerships with others to tackle the issues they feel most passionate about, creating a unique network of leaders can work together to drive positive social change.

Find out more by talking to us!

Contact Social Leadership Australia in Sydney on 02 9339 8089 or email leadership@bensoc.org.au. We are very happy to answer questions on the phone or by email or to arrange a time to meet to discuss any questions you may have.