Applications for the 2026 Tasmanian Leaders Program will open mid-year. Express your interest for the 2026 intake or nominate someone today.

Tasmanian Leaders Program 

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is our proud flagship leadership program.

It is delivered intensively from February to November with a winning combination of multi-day residentials, two-to three-day linking sessions and transformative Community Action Projects.

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is aimed at high potential leaders with a strong drive to become more effective and willing to help make Tasmania a better place for everyone.

We continually assess our programs for effectiveness. A recent report into the Tasmanian Leaders Program underlined its significant impact on participants, their organisations and the State. You can read the TLP Impact Study here.

Benefits

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is sharply focused on delivering lasting benefits to participants, their organisations and the wider community. It aims to

• Escalate your leadership performance.
• Immediately boost your impact as an employee.
• Give you a life-enhancing experience.
• Expand your talents and test your weaknesses.
• Welcome you into an influential and diverse network.
• Tackle critical issues facing Tasmanian business and society.
• Deliver powerful projects creating positive change.

Diversity

Tasmanian Leaders Program attracts participants with a broad spectrum of experiences, backgrounds and sectors.

Being exposed to other participants’ diverse backgrounds and experiences offers fresh learning and challenging new insights across a wide range of exciting issues critical to Tasmania’s future.

Program structure

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is delivered through monthly gatherings from February to November. This structure allows participants to maintain their important professional and personal responsibilities. It also affords time for reading, reflection and networking over the year.

The Program has four main streams of development activity:

• Three multi-day residential retreats.
• Seven two- to three-day linking sessions.
• Ongoing contact across the year.
• An impactful Community Action Project.

Commitment and dates

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is a serious undertaking aimed at high potential-leaders. Successful applicants must commit to attending Program sessions around the State. 

Please view the dates for the 2025 Tasmanian Leaders Program as a guide to the commitment expected. 2026 Tasmanian Leaders Program dates will be released in the new year.

Selection criteria

People interested in applying for the program should:

• Be established or aspiring leaders with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Have demonstrated above-average achievement with clear potential for further growth.
• Have the capacity to enter, or progress further through senior levels of management.
• Have the potential to contribute significantly to the wider Tasmanian community.
• Be willing and able to make the required time and energy commitment to the program.
• Have the full support of their employer.

Want to know more? Get in touch with one of our team – we’re here to help!

If you or your employer have questions about your application or the program, get in touch with one of our team:

e: ros.young@tasmanianleaders.org.au
t: 0417 379 703 or 0429 950578

We’ve also answered some of your Frequently Asked Questions to help you make a start on your application. And don’t forget, it’s easy for you to save the form and come back to complete later!

Express your interest

Are you ready to transform your leadership capacity?

Are you open to being inspired?

Are you willing to be challenged?

If yes, then the Tasmanian Leaders Program is for you. Express your interest to stay in the loop for our next intake.

Know someone who’s ready to take their leadership to the next level? (Maybe that person is you?!) Nominate them today, and we’ll be in touch for our next intake.

Meet the facilitators

The 2025 program will again be led by an exceptional facilitation team: futurist and innovator Katy Cooper, trauma-informed leadership expert Polly McGee, behaviour change specialist Steve Willing, and leadership authority Angela Driver. Together, this dynamic quartet brings passion, optimism, and a deep belief in Tasmania’s leadership potential, guiding you through an inspiring journey.

They are ready to welcome you to the program, are you?

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