FRDC Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Alumni Bursaries 2022
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$15,000.00
Summary
Attend ARLF gala dinner on 26 October 2022, travel (flights, 1 night accommodation, incidentals) and ticket included in the bursary. Attend Revive leadership Development 27-30 Oct, travel (flights, accommodation, incidentals) and ticket included in the bursary.
This provides an opportunity for the alumni to re-engage with networks, utilise and develop their capabilities which has both individual and collective industry capability and capacity benefits. Objectives: 1 ....Attend ARLF gala dinner on 26 October 2022, travel (flights, 1 night accommodation, incidentals) and ticket included in the bursary. Attend Revive leadership Development 27-30 Oct, travel (flights, accommodation, incidentals) and ticket included in the bursary.
This provides an opportunity for the alumni to re-engage with networks, utilise and develop their capabilities which has both individual and collective industry capability and capacity benefits. Objectives: 1. Build leadership capability and capacity in fishing and aquaculture 2. Enable fishing and aquaculture leaders to reconnect and develop networks Read moreRead less
Australian Rural Leadership Program FRDC Scholarships
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$160,000.00
Summary
The issues facing the fishing industry are unique and complex. In order to meet these challenges, good leaders are needed in all areas of influence. It is vital that these leaders use their leadership and build consensus to bring about change. The ARLF develops leaders who can act individually and collectively, in ethical ways for a stronger rural and regional Australia. The investment to develop leaders at all levels of industry and across al sectors, and improve communication between them is c ....The issues facing the fishing industry are unique and complex. In order to meet these challenges, good leaders are needed in all areas of influence. It is vital that these leaders use their leadership and build consensus to bring about change. The ARLF develops leaders who can act individually and collectively, in ethical ways for a stronger rural and regional Australia. The investment to develop leaders at all levels of industry and across al sectors, and improve communication between them is critical for a successful and productive industry into the future. Developing individual leadership capacity, in turn will lead to communities and the broader industry being able to meet future challenges and opportunities.
Core capabilities required and developed within the ARLP include: governance, influence, critical thinking, leading through complexity and ethical considerations. These are capabilities that underpin industry leadership and it is through these core capabilities that the industry will be able to respond to current and future needs. Relationships, and the ability of participants to relate to one another and build other relationships, underpin all learning developments.
As an ARLP sponsor, FRDC will be promoted across multiple platforms at multiple stages of the programs. Including: - during recruitment to seek suitable candidates - official announcement of the cohort - in the duration of the program via social media and written reports - on the arlf website - on media and collateral at graduation ceremony and comms coverage Objectives: 1. Facilitate socially responsible leadership 2. Facilitate experiences to understand and undertake critical appraisal 3. Undertake experiences to build self understanding relative to others 4. Undertake experiences that build an understanding and application of ethical considerations within leadership contexts 5. Undertake experiences to facilitate an understanding of the importance of context to leadership thinking and decision making 6. Undertake experiences to build personal ability to be effective and constructive within leadership situations 7. Facilitate experiences that provide examples and processes of leadership for change 8. Provide examples that stimulate greater understanding and practice associated with leadership influence Read moreRead less
Capability And Capacity: Navigating Leadership Pathways In Fishing And Aquaculture
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$87,000.00
Summary
In a 2019 review of FRDC’s investment in people development, it was noted that significant variability exists across the industry in terms of leadership capability and capacity with most of FRDC investment focused on mid to higher levels of leadership (Lovett). While this past review is comprehensive, it is now 5 years old and pre-dates the ‘black swan’ event of COVID-19 that saw widespread disruptions to the economy, supply chains, and workforce, and has had consequences for leadership capaci ....In a 2019 review of FRDC’s investment in people development, it was noted that significant variability exists across the industry in terms of leadership capability and capacity with most of FRDC investment focused on mid to higher levels of leadership (Lovett). While this past review is comprehensive, it is now 5 years old and pre-dates the ‘black swan’ event of COVID-19 that saw widespread disruptions to the economy, supply chains, and workforce, and has had consequences for leadership capacity and capability needs.
This project will review the current leadership development ecosystem, mapping relevant leadership programs, and identify potential opportunities for a diverse range of industry participants who will benefit from developing leadership capability and skills. Furthermore, acknowledging that leadership capability is not necessarily tied to formal positions of leadership, this project aims to identify different entry points for individual leadership development to ensure accessibility of opportunities. Any potential gaps in accessibility and potential new pathways will be identified. It is imperative that a lack of knowledge of learning and training opportunities to develop non-technical skills or low confidence levels to engage due to unclear entry pathways is not a barrier to any willing participant seeking to enhance their strengths and pursue an interest in making greater contributions that align with industry leadership capacity needs.
Our project combines a review of modern leadership definitions, theories, frameworks and practices, and through stakeholder engagement seeks to identify how these meet the context specific leadership challenges for the wild catch and aquaculture industries. Qualitative and quantitative research will be used to map and evaluate the current leadership development ecosystem for the wild catch and aquaculture sectors, identifying current pathways, recruitment processes, target outcomes, and the value and variety of alumni. Gaps in leadership capacity and capability will be identified and areas for potential changes investigated. Recommendations for improving return on investment in the existing leadership ecosystem will be made, including continuing development or improved integration of post program leaders into the industry. The current project has been designed to provide the breadth and depth of information that leads to practical implications for further industry engagement in leadership capacity and capability development.
Objectives: 1. Provide a detailed understanding of the leadership capacity and capability competencies, and development opportunities within fishing and aquaculture 2. Develop a fisheries and aquaculture leadership ecosystem map, including entry points to a variety of programs for individuals to chart leadership development pathways 3. Identify gaps in leadership capacity and capability development activities and potential programs/resources to address these 4. Explore and identify across fisheries and aquaculture how leadership capability relates to roles, organisations and sectors Read moreRead less
Developing Skills And Capabilities Of Middle-management And Supervisory Staff On Australian Prawn Farms (pilot Program)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$97,600.00
Summary
A leadership skill gap within the prawn farming industry has been identified at the middle-management and supervisory staff level, specifically regarding the ability to effectively manage a team, build successful workplace culture and work effectively with generational differences. Attaining and retaining staff is a challenge for industry and this challenge is expected to become greater as the industry grows. The development of a positive workplace culture to improve job satisfaction will be imp ....A leadership skill gap within the prawn farming industry has been identified at the middle-management and supervisory staff level, specifically regarding the ability to effectively manage a team, build successful workplace culture and work effectively with generational differences. Attaining and retaining staff is a challenge for industry and this challenge is expected to become greater as the industry grows. The development of a positive workplace culture to improve job satisfaction will be important to attract and retain staff into the future. Another issue that this industry faces as it grows is the progression of younger generations into leadership roles that require the supervision of older employees and visa versa where older generations are working longer. This brings a need for supervisory and middle management staff to understand how to work effectively with different generations in the workforce. In response to these industry needs, the APFA has engaged Affectus, a company who focuses on delivering leadership development programs and workshops. Affectus proposes to manage and facilitate a pilot training program for staff of APFA member businesses to address the earlier described leadership skill gaps. This program will host a maximum of 20 people and will include a 2-day training workshop,1-day technical industry workshop, industry networking dinner, online coaching session and a half day online follow-up workshop. The pilot program aims to prepare participants to have a positive impact on the workplace through increased understanding of self, workplace culture, generational differences, communication and conflict resolution. This project addresses a key R&D priority of the FRDC and APFA 2020-2025 Strategic Plans, namely ‘Capability and Capacity’ and ‘Human Capital and Emerging Technologies’, respectively. Objectives: 1. Support staff of APFA members to participate in the skill development pilot program. 2. For the pilot program participants to achieve a greater understanding of self. 3. For the pilot program participants to understand how to build a successful workplace culture and to apply this understanding to their workplaces. 4. For the pilot program participants to achieve a greater understanding of how different generations respond in the workplace to further their capacity to effectively work with these differences. 5. For the program participants to develop an ‘Individual Workplace Improvement Plan’ and successfully implement it into their workplaces. 6. For the pilot program participants to obtain a greater understanding of conflict resolution, including conflict management, delegation and rewarding. 7. For the pilot program participants to learn the basics of effective and efficient communication. 8. For the pilot program participants to learn how to work effectively with teams. 9. For the pilot program participants to learn how to get the most out of team meetings. 10. For the pilot program participants to have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and build their professional networks. 11. To provide the pilot program participants with learning materials to take back to their respective workplaces. 12. Provide an online forum for participants for ongoing engagement and support and an electronic library of resources and materials. Read moreRead less
FRDC Fish Tank: Building The Research Communities Capability And Capacity (Seafood Directions 2024/2026)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$65,879.01
Summary
The FRDC Communications team has identified a need to engage with our research partners in more frequent and positive ways. Through discussions between FRDC's research and investment team and FRDC's stakeholder engagement team, it was decided that Seafood Directions 2024 and 2026 provided an excellent opportunity as an event platform to engage with our research partners to build capability and capacity.
EVENT The FRDC FishTank campaign has been created to help researchers undert ....The FRDC Communications team has identified a need to engage with our research partners in more frequent and positive ways. Through discussions between FRDC's research and investment team and FRDC's stakeholder engagement team, it was decided that Seafood Directions 2024 and 2026 provided an excellent opportunity as an event platform to engage with our research partners to build capability and capacity.
EVENT The FRDC FishTank campaign has been created to help researchers undertaking FRDC projects communicate their research outputs in creative and engaging ways. The FishTank campaign will encourage our research partners to think more deeply about the way they communicate their research and provide training for them to develop engaging and creative research presentations that will be delivered at Seafood Directions 2024. The costs of the FishTank campaign will be covered by FRDC and include professional presentation training by Scientell to advance the finalists’ research communications skills in unique and innovative ways. The aim of this project is to help researchers develop innovative presentations that will boost audience engagement and help extend the research to other relevant audiences, after Seafood Directions. In discussion and agreement with the FRDC Research Portfolio Managers, FRDC FishTank finalists may be able to use their Seafood Directions FishTank presentation to replace a milestone report from their FRDC Project.
The FishTank campaign will help build communication capability and capacity to enable change in the way research is presented and perceived. Participants supported by a 2024 Seafood Directions bursary or similar (including NSILP, ARLP, or Nuffield) will not be eligible to receive travel assistance via this project. Recipients of a 2024 FishTank bursary will not be eligible for 2026 FishTank bursaries.
PROCESS Prior to the FishTank campaign being announced, an EDM (see EDM and other communication outputs in attached Strategic Plan Seafood Directions 2024 FRDC FishTank), will be sent to all FRDC current Principal Investigators, inviting them to submit a pitch video to FRDC for a chance to be part of this project. The EDM will outline the pitch video requirements, i.e. Researchers to provide a 3 to 5-minute ‘mock-up’ presentation pitch, which showcases at least three different innovative and creative communication executions (e.g. pictures, video, animations, props).
The group of individuals who can assess all applications throughout the entire process includes: - Crispian Ashby (GM Research and Investment) - Chris Izzo (Senior Research Portfolio Manager) - Deepika Satchithananthan (Research Portfolio Manager) - Ben Jones (Research Portfolio Manager) - Kylie Dunstan (GM Stakeholder Engagement) - Sally Roberts (C&C Portfolio Manager) - Sue Rana (Corporate Affairs Manager)
PI’s will have four weeks from the first EDM being sent out to submit their applications. The selection panel will have two weeks to assess all applications. All applicants will be notified if they were successful or not. FRDC’s Managing Director, Patrick Hone, may also record a video snippet, that could be attached and promoted to PIs through the EDM. This could be part of two follow-up EDM’s sent prior to the public FishTank campaign announcement.
PROCESS FOR FRDC FISHTANK FINALISTS After assessing and determining the six successful pitches, applicants will be notified followed by a an EDM outlining: - Allocated budget $4,000 pp (up to $2,000 AUD for travel/accommodation & $2,000 AUD for materials) - Training information (who the provider is, the dates & the format [online or in-person] - PI’s will be given 4 weeks to do this training. - The email will also provide instructions on how to finalise their successful bursary application in fishnet. Each researcher will enter into an individual bursary agreement, so that FRDC can pay their bursary.
The bursary agreement will also stipulate that successful researchers will engage with bursary finalists for 12 months after Seafood Directions to provide guidance on future similar initiatives.
TRAINING INFORMATION Principal Investigators will be asked to work with Scientell to complete a science presentation training program. This offer can be extended to a member of the PI’s project team. However, if they extend this offer to a project team member only this person can present as a finalist at FRDC FishTank. A PI and a research team member cannot BOTH complete the training, it can only be undertaken by one person within a project team.
BUDGET SUMMARY Accommodation and travel up to $2,000 x 6 = $12,000 Material Cost up to $2,000 x 6 = $12,000 Training budget = $6,000 Contingency (~8-10%) = $2,500 Budget = $32,500 per event (SD 2024 and SD 2026 - 2 total)
NOTE: see a more in-depth plan and link to all communication outputs in an attached document to this application, called Strategic Plan Seafood Directions 2024 FRDC FishTank Objectives: 1. Build presentation capability and creative outlets of and for the FRDC's research community 2. increase engagement with our research partners to help bring our investment portfolio to life 3. increase stakeholder awareness of FRDC’s research portfolio and outcomes through innovative and creative ways Read moreRead less
Post Graduate Support For Novel Governance For A Changing Ocean
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$89,532.00
Summary
Project funding will provide the PI with additional resources that enable him to focus on achieving the requirements and objectives of his research and PhD completion to a high standard and on-time.
The project funding application covers four key areas:
1. Additional stipend: to provide an adequate living allowance. 2. Travel: attendance of international conferences is a key vehicle to build skills an experience in the international policy and diplomacy fields as well as p ....Project funding will provide the PI with additional resources that enable him to focus on achieving the requirements and objectives of his research and PhD completion to a high standard and on-time.
The project funding application covers four key areas:
1. Additional stipend: to provide an adequate living allowance. 2. Travel: attendance of international conferences is a key vehicle to build skills an experience in the international policy and diplomacy fields as well as providing the opportunity to collect valuable research data. These skills and networks will ultimately benefit the Australian fishing and aquaculture community through the sharing of knowledge and networks. 3. Training: Facilitation training has been identified as an opportunity for development 4. Communication and content creation: developing content to assist with promoting and communicating the results of the research.
Having members and advocates of the Australian fishing and aquaculture community informed and skilled in the way international governance agreements are developed and then translated into domestic policy is extremely important, and a current gap in our capability and capacity. Objectives: 1. Research and describe the genesis of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy as novel multilateral governance intervention. 2. Research and describe the operation, function and objectives of the High level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy. 3. Critically analyse Australia's progress in meeting its commitments as a founding member of High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy. 4. Successful completion and fulfilment of the requirements of the PhD. Read moreRead less