Tasmanian Leaders Program

Our signature leadership experience.

Applications for the 2027 Tasmanian Leaders Program close 1 October

For more than twenty years, the Tasmanian Leaders Program has brought together people from across business, government and community who are ready to broaden their perspective, develop leadership capability and make a greater contribution through their work and communities.

Delivered over ten months and comprising 25 days of immersive learning, the program combines residentials, linking sessions and real-world projects to challenge participants, build meaningful relationships and deepen their understanding of Tasmania.

Participants consistently describe the experience as professionally transformative, with benefits that extend well beyond the program itself. Employers value the program as an investment in people who return with broader perspectives, stronger networks and practical insights that create lasting value for their organisations.

Whether you are considering applying yourself or supporting someone to participate, explore the program, read the Information Pack online and take a closer look at what the experience involves.

Could it be you or someone you know?

Applications for the 2027 Tasmanian Leaders Program close Thursday 1 October

Whether you are ready to apply, would like to explore the program in more detail, or know someone who should consider participating, there is a place to start.

Start your application

Read the Info Pack online

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Prefer a printable version? Download the TLP 2027 Information Pack PDF.

Missed the Information sessions?

If you missed our online information sessions, you can now watch the recordings:

Part 1: Program overview and what to expect

Part 2: Application process and reflections from TLP alumni:

Program design

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is designed to build practical leadership capability. Our learning and evaluation framework identifies 17 areas of leadership growth. These sit under three simple domains: Insight, Influence and Impact.

Insight
Participants build a deeper understanding of themselves, others and the world around them. This includes self-awareness, understanding different perspectives, thinking more strategically, staying grounded under pressure and becoming clearer about their role as a leader.
Influence
Participants strengthen their ability to work with and through other people. This includes building relationships, collaborating across difference, communicating with influence, working with uncertainty and finding creative ways forward when there is no simple answer.
Impact
Participants apply their leadership to real issues, organisations and communities. This includes helping others feel connected, motivating people around shared work, strengthening their connection to Tasmania and contributing beyond their formal role.

These capabilities are used to shape the program, support participant reflection and evaluate growth across the year. They help us understand what is changing for participants and how the program can keep improving.

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Program Aims

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

- Broaden perspectives through exposure to diverse people, places and ideas.
- Build meaningful relationships across business, government and community.
- Strengthen organisations through practical leadership development and cross-sector collaboration.
- Challenge participants to think beyond the boundaries of their own role, organisation or sector.
- Create positive community impact through collaborative Community Action Projects.

Program structure

The Tasmanian Leaders Program uses a proven format that balances depth and flexibility. Delivered part-time through monthly gatherings from February to November, achieving transformative and lasting results.

The Program is built around five main streams of development activity:

Residentials – Three immersive, multi-day retreats led by expert facilitators in iconic regional locations, focus on developing core leadership competencies. These retreats form the backbone of the program.
Linking Sessions – Seven two to three-day sessions explore Tasmania’s key challenges and future opportunities, exposing participants to over 100 experts, critical thinkers and people with lived experience.
Executive Coaching – Two one-on-one sessions with professional coaches, provided at key points to embed learning, encourage reflection and support individual development.
Networking Events – Three dedicated events connect participants and their employers with the Tasmanian Leaders Network, culminating in a formal graduation.
Community Action Projects – A real-world project where participants apply their learning to deliver tangible outcomes for Tasmania.

Evidence of impact

The Tasmanian Leaders Program has a consistently positive and lasting influence on graduates. Key highlights from our 2019 assessment include:

100% of graduates report that their participation in the program contributed to their personal and professional development.
96% of graduates experienced personal growth across the majority of areas measured.
95% of graduates reported increased motivation to influence and create change in their communities or sectors.
89% of graduates felt that the Tasmanian Leaders network has added value to their professional and/or personal lives.
98% of graduates would recommend TLP to friends and colleagues.

Read the TLP Impact Study here

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Selection criteria

People interested in applying for the program should:

- Be established or aspiring leaders with at least five years’ 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 or business.

- Be committed to engaged community involvement.

- Be committed to becoming an active member of the Tasmanian Leaders Network

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.

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Meet the facilitators

The 2027 program will be led by an exceptional facilitation team: futurist and innovator Katy Cooper, leadership authority Angela Driver and trauma-informed leadership expert Polly McGee. Together, they bring 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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!

Are you ready to unlock your leadership capacity?

Are you willing to be challenged?

Are you open to being inspired?