The Gallery of the Boardroom

An un-mastered governance colloquium for Heads

Can the complexities of modern governance be creatively translated?

How might the lens of art appreciation bring fresh perspectives to the dynamics of the boardroom?

Where there’s light there’s shadow. Can the basic elements of design and interpretation illuminate the tonal range of board culture? How does individual bias and group think impact clear decision making? The Head as observer and the observed?

These questions will be explored in the one-day colloquia series which will be delivered in each branch: Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in 2024, and Perth, Adelaide and Hobart in 2025.

The Gallery of the Board Room is an initiative of Future Leadership and AHISA. Guided by Dr Amanda Bell AM and Dr Chris Duncan, this series of one-day colloquia is an innovative approach to understanding and influencing in the dynamics of boards and a timely, creative departure from the mechanics of school governance.

Places are strictly limited to 24 Heads per colloquium. Heads from any branch are invited to attend any colloquium in any city, allowing each AHISA member the flexibility to choose dates and locations that best suit their availability. Each colloquium will change according to the venue and content stimuli, so Heads may elect to attend more than one to further enrich their learning.

The cost of the full-day program, including lunch and refreshments is $495 (incl GST) + booking fee.

We look forward to working with you in this refreshing new approach to innovative and creative leadership in the board room.

Presenters

Dr Amanda Bell AM - read more.

Amanda Bell is a highly experienced leader in the fields of education and the arts. She is also an accomplished non-executive director and strategic facilitator.
Amanda now runs a successful portfolio career based on her strengths as a CEO and Non-Executive Director. Most recently she undertook an assignment as the Interim Principal at Kambala Girls’ School in Sydney. She is currently Chair of Queenwood Girls’ School and the Montessori International College. Prior to this, Amanda held the position of Principal of The Women’s College within the University of Sydney and former Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School. In all three Principal roles she was highly regarded as an educational leader generally and specifically for her advocacy of staff professional development. For her accomplishments and service across education and business, Amanda was appointed a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD), the Australian College of Educators (FACE) and the Australian Institute of Management (FAIM). She was appointed as a Member in the Order of Australia for her contributions to education and the arts.

Dr Chris Duncan - read more.

Chris has more than twenty years' experience leading independent schools. He was an architect of coeducation at Pulteney Grammar School in Adelaide before leading Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School in northern NSW from 2005 to 2014. From 2015 until joining AHISA as its CEO in January 2023, Chris was Head of Governance at the NSW Association of Independent Schools.  Prior to those appointments Chris was a Junior School Head in Sydney. In 2021 he completed a PhD at the University of Sydney, developing the concept of ‘value-embedded learning’ by applying dynamic systems theory and adopting electroencephalogram research methodologies. 

2024 Series Dates

Friday 9th August 2024

Chau Chak Wing Museum,
The University of Sydney

9.00am - 4.00pm

Registration closed

Download the Sydney event details here

Thursday 12 September 2024

ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image), Federation Square

9.00am - 4.00pm

Registration closed

Download the Melbourne event details here

Wednesday 23 October 2024

Brisbane Powerhouse,
New Farm

9.00am - 4.00pm

Registration open

Download the Brisbane event details here

2025 Series Dates

Date TBC

Venue TBC

9.00am - 4.00pm

Date TBC

Venue TBC

9.00am - 4.00pm

Date TBC

Venue TBC

9.00am - 4.00pm

Registration Details:

Registration is open to the following AHISA membership types:

- AHISA General members

- AHISA Interim members

- AHISA Overseas members

*please note this event is not open to AHISA Aspirant members.

 

Cost: $495.00 per person (incl GST) + booking fee

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]
Should it be necessary to cancel your registration due to Government imposed travel restrictions, we will provide you with a full refund, minus any bank/credit card fees incurred. Evidence may be requested, and each situation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Refunds for any other reason will adhere to the following cancellation terms: Registration Fees:
Refunds are available up to 14 days prior to the event in each state. After this time no refunds will be available.
Registrations are transferrable to a later event date up to 14 days prior to your original event date booking. After this time transfers are not available. Refunds will not be issued to any transferred registrations.

POSTPONEMENT BY AHISA or VENUE
In the event of postponement by AHISA Ltd or the venue, all registrations will be carried over to the revised event dates.

CANCELLATION BY AHISA or VENUE
In the event of cancellation by AHISA Ltd or the venue, all payments made to the Association will be fully refunded (less any applicable bank charges or credit card fees).

INSURANCE
It is the responsibility of the individual to obtain insurance to cover medical, travel and registration expenses, etc. 

IMAGERY/FOOTAGE
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