Our mission
We equip aspiring industry talent with the skills, contacts and confidence they need for business success and future succession. We do this by exposing them to industry-leading presenters, cross-functional networks and a competitive scenario-based project experience that develops both critical and soft skills.
Our vision
To unlock upcoming talent potential and make industry bright.
10+ years in operation | Over 50 future leaders trained | Leading Hunter organisations supported | No prior qualifications required | Credits issued towards MBA at UON
Learn, network, share, problem-solve
Our workshop sessions are practical, interactive and engaging.
Presentations from industry leaders
We bring in the best minds in industry to share their knowledge and expertise on various topics with our future leaders.
Genuine networking opportunities
Participants have the chance to interact directly with our industry-leading presenters, as well as peers across different sectors.
A chance to share industry experiences
We encourage everyone who participates in the program to share their unique experiences and insights across various sectors.
Competitive scenario-based project
Forming multidisciplinary teams, participants work together, guided by experts, to develop realistic and innovative solutions for market issues. They must then present their solution to a judging panel of prominent business executives – Shark Tank-style.
Example project issues:
Global export markets, the Hunter’s ‘brain drain crisis, opportunities associated with the impact of COVID-19.
What past participants say
I found the Program such a great experience, all leadership topics were practical and I could easily adapt these tools not only in my workplace but also in my personal life. The knowledge & experience I have gained and the networks I have created has given me the confidence to strive for more than I ever thought possible
Secure your place here for 2024!
*PROGRAM TOPICS
- Program Launch and Networking – Presented by Julia Palmer from Relatus
- Authentic Leadership – Presented by Jeremy Dooley
- Let’s Talk about Mental Health & Well-Being
- Emotional intelligence
- Developing a High-Performance Culture – Presented by Wayne Pearce
- Case study
- Human-centred Leadership
- Change Management & Project Management
- Teamwork & DISC Profiling
- Innovation
- Financial Management
- Developing a Compelling Business Case & Community Influence
- Business/Leadership Strategy Panel
*program topics may be subject to change
Businesses who’ve invested
Explore the topics, people and successes from our 2021 Program.
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Future Leaders Program FAQs
Our unique leadership training program is open to both HunterNet members and non-members.
Participants aren’t required to meet any prerequisite level of training or education.
Our Future Leaders Program runs for nine months in total. It consists of 13 leadership topic sessions of approximately 2 hours each from 5pm – 7pm on the nominated session dates.
The workshops for our strategic leadership program at NUSpace – the University of Newcastle’s Hunter Street location.
EARLY BIRD PRICING TILL
6th DECEMBER 2024:
$5450.00+ GST – HunterNet Member
$6150.00+GST – Non MembersPROGRAM PRICE FROM
7TH DECEMBER 2024:
$6450.00+GST – HunterNet Members
$7150.00+GST – Non MembersParticipants receive a graduation certificate for completing the program and attend a special Awards Presentation Dinner, where the winning team of the project-based scenario is crowned.
Participants also have ongoing access to the HunterNet network and become part of our Future Leaders Program Alumni network.
Completion of the Future Leaders Program counts for two credits towards a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Newcastle.
Find out about the people driving our successful leadership program.
