People Development Program: Peter Dundas-Smith Scholarship - Eric Perez (Exploring Leadership Development Capacity Within The Fisheries Research And Development Corporation In The Context Of Rural Research Development Corporations)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$15,000.00
Summary
The aim of the study is to explore leadership development within the context of the FRDC and more broadly the Australian rural RDC context. The study will explore past leadership development initiatives, current trends, environmental factors and future issues facing leadership development.
While there is considerable research on leadership in general and leadership theory there is a paucity of leadership development research as it relates to rural RDCs. The focus of this study is expl ....The aim of the study is to explore leadership development within the context of the FRDC and more broadly the Australian rural RDC context. The study will explore past leadership development initiatives, current trends, environmental factors and future issues facing leadership development.
While there is considerable research on leadership in general and leadership theory there is a paucity of leadership development research as it relates to rural RDCs. The focus of this study is exploratory and will focus on understanding and improving the leadership development capacity of the FRDC and its commercially focused sectors. There are multiple aims embedded in the study including:
1. Identify past developmental initiatives, return on investment, current trends, environmental factors, likely future demand and changes in the operational environment at the FRDC and rural RDC level. 2. Identifying how the FRDC and rural RDCs identify emerging leaders. 3. Identify the views of current senior industry leaders (i.e. industry association Board members) of current leadership capacity and leadership development. 4. Develop a set of guidelines for use by the FRDC and rural RDCs as a basis for leadership development.
The project's multiple project elements will provide the FRDC and rural RDCs with views and issues facing emerging, current and senior leadership. Objectives: 1. Explore the learnings and issues identified by seafood industry and rural RDC leaders. 2. Cataloguing the leadership journey amongst emerging, current and senior leaders across the seafood industry and rural RDCs. 3. Researcher achieves Learning Objectives by developing high level research and industry engagement skills through the life of the project. 4. Add to academic literature with regard to leadership development. Read moreRead less
Sustainability Of The Australian Aquaculture Industry
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$3,600.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. To provide the industry and other stakeholders with a straightforward and practical means of locating the scientific evidence to assess the sustainability of Australian aquaculture 2. To provide the industry and other stakeholders with concise summaries of the evidence relating to the most important topics relating to the sustainability of key sectors of the Australian aquaculture industry
People Development Program: Seafood Directions 2013 - Adapt, Interact, See Food - BURSARIES
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$9,000.00
Summary
The Australian Seafood Industry operates in a diverse and dynamic environment and although the volume produced in Australia is small by world standards, the value and quality of our product and sustainability of our practices are globally recognized. For the Seafood Industry to continue to be a world leader in seafood production and quality there must be an opportunity to learn from each other and plan for the future. The role of Seafood Directions is to provide a significant opportunity for ....The Australian Seafood Industry operates in a diverse and dynamic environment and although the volume produced in Australia is small by world standards, the value and quality of our product and sustainability of our practices are globally recognized. For the Seafood Industry to continue to be a world leader in seafood production and quality there must be an opportunity to learn from each other and plan for the future. The role of Seafood Directions is to provide a significant opportunity for fisheries researchers, fisheries managers and others who work in support of the industry, to examine key contemporary and strategic issues and develop blueprints that will ensure a sustainable, profitable and socially resilient seafood industry in Australia.As stated previously, this function of Seafood Directions is particularly valuable in the absence of a National Peak Body representing the interests of the Australian Seafood Industry as a whole.
The need for Seafood Directions is indicated by the ongoing support of key stakeholders of the seafood industry , as is evident by the level of industry sponsorship and attendance at the conference series. Objectives: 1. Plan and deliver the eight Seafood Directions Conference in Port Lincoln South Australia in 2013 2. Increase the attendance of industry members, to include members from other sectors within the seafood industry Read moreRead less
People Development Program: Review And Future Direction
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$20,000.00
Summary
The aim of the review of is to assist the FRDC evaluate its people development program, with a view to informing future direction and management of its investment in this area. It is proposed to engage a consultant to assist the FRDC understand the strengths and weaknesses of the current program, and plan for future management and activities. This activity does not include a benefit cost analysis of investment in R&D projects, as this is a separate piece of research currently being und ....The aim of the review of is to assist the FRDC evaluate its people development program, with a view to informing future direction and management of its investment in this area. It is proposed to engage a consultant to assist the FRDC understand the strengths and weaknesses of the current program, and plan for future management and activities. This activity does not include a benefit cost analysis of investment in R&D projects, as this is a separate piece of research currently being undertaken. Australia’s fishing industry comprises commercial aquaculture and wild catch fishing, recreational fishing and Indigenous customary fishing. Stakeholders include all those sectors of industry, the Australian Government, fisheries managers, research providers and communicators, conservation groups, and the community. Objectives: 1. gauge awareness of the FRDC’s People development program 2. identify current stakeholder priorities for people development investment, and compare these to current program priorities 3. evaluate strengths and weaknesses of internal versus external program management models; and 4. document roles and/or contributions of recipients of Development Awards pre and post development, to understand whether the people invested in have increased their contribution (cogniscent of the variables to succession, advancement and opportunity), and whether there is broader awareness of this pool of talent. Read moreRead less
2019 Review Of The FRDC Investment In People Development
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$30,000.00
Summary
There is a need to review FRDCs involvement in people development for the next RD&E plan Objectives: 1. Complete a review of FRDCs investment in People Development to inform FRDCs future investment and RD&E Plan
Objectives: 1. To develop and implement a framework that maximises benefit to industry from the FRDC's investment against Challenge 4. 2. To encourage quality funding applications that address FRDC's Challenge 4 - Develop people who will help the fishing industry to meet its future needs.
National Seafood Industry Advanced Leadership Program
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$73,999.20
Summary
The success of the national seafood industry leadership program has seen a growth in support from industry and increased competition for places in the progam.
The seafood industry, will always face challenges where leadership is needed. Currently, many fisheries are facing the very real crisis of declining access to fishing resources. Investing in Leadership, and the assocaited networks and cross stakeholder understanding is seen as vitally important for all sectors to be able to contr ....The success of the national seafood industry leadership program has seen a growth in support from industry and increased competition for places in the progam.
The seafood industry, will always face challenges where leadership is needed. Currently, many fisheries are facing the very real crisis of declining access to fishing resources. Investing in Leadership, and the assocaited networks and cross stakeholder understanding is seen as vitally important for all sectors to be able to contribute to debate, drive change and address challenges in order to enable the fishing industry to reach its potential.
The National Leadership Program has had considerable support from industry throughout the years from sponsorship of key events and in-kind contribution to provision of guest speakers. These areas of support and the ongoing funding as built a leadership program with significant reputation throughout the industry. Rural Training Initiatives is aware that this reputation needs to be protected and enhanced through the delivery of a 2008 program.
As mentioned in the background section, it is critical that the momentum for leadership development is not lost during a 'fallow' year. Objectives: 1. Develop the leadership capability of the seafood industry 2. Ensure individuals from a broad cross section of industry are encouraged and supported to develop their leadership potential 3. Encourage cross-sectoral understanding within the seafood industry Read moreRead less
People Development Program: FRDC Indigenous Development Scholarship - Angela Jeffery
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$10,000.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. Develop a better understanding (self and community) of Aboriginal fishing practices - past and new - through development of educational materials