1st - 6th February 2009

Willow Park Convention Centre, Auckland

**Applications close 31 December 2008**

 

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 NZCA Leadership and Development Conference Poster

 Background

 

Objective

A national initiative, the New Zealand Chinese Associations’ Leadership and
Development Conference is a "live-in" seminar for people between the ages of 18 and
30 and aims to provide a fun, relevant and effective training experience that will enable
young leaders to understand their unique identity as Chinese New Zealanders.

The emphasis of this conference is to investigate and promote the necessary structures
and values required for the New Zealand Chinese community to take an active, cohesive
and valuable part in the future of New Zealand.

 The delegates that attend this conference will be the future leaders of the New Zealand
Chinese community and it is the intention of the organising committee to create:

 “Leaders that create the future”

The NZCA LDC will be a place for delegates to understand and realise their potential,
throughout a 5 ½ day conference that will involve a range of activities and guest
speakers.

The conference offers an environment that allows delegates to acquire leadership and
communication skills so that they can better serve their community, country and place
of work as well as providing them with a better understanding of their Chinese heritage
and the importance of their role in New Zealand’s multicultural society.

Accomplished guests from around New Zealand of various backgrounds will present
their valuable knowledge on how to get the leadership edge in today’s society.
The date for the conference will be during the 1st to 6th February 2009 and is aimed at
Chinese people who have an interest in making a positive impact on the local Chinese
community within Aotearoa and subsequently enrich their outlook on life both
personally and professionally.

This conference is aimed at Chinese people between the ages of 18-30 years who are
interested in developing their leadership skills, providing inspiration and practical life
skills as well as learning about their heritage with respect to Chinese in New Zealand.

Programme

The varied programme will include presentations, indoor and outdoor leadership
activities, as well as group and panel discussions.

A wide range of topics and presenters is a feature of the conference, together with
eminent and high achieving presenters who will also be on discussion forums relevant to
participation and leadership development.

A special feature of the conference is where each delegate will undergo Myers-Briggs
Testing prior to the conference so that a personal profile can be presented once they
arrive.

A leadership project will also be undertaken by the delegates throughout the week
culminating in a presentation to a panel of distinguished guests.

The varied residential programme will provide an environment in which our young
people can develop their leadership, teamwork and communication skills.

The programme will include:

• Leadership through understanding, including an individual Myers Briggs assessment
• Practical life skills
• Leadership through understanding, wisdom and perspective – what New Zealand Chinese gained through the history of Chinese in New Zealand and our multiple identity as Chinese Kiwis
• Leadership in the community and in business
• Leadership in action and sport
• Leadership through team work
• Building lifelong friendships with like-minded individuals

Affiliation to NZCA

In order to attend the 2009 NZCA LDC in Auckland, all applicants must be a member of a
branch of the NZCA. If you are not a branch member of the NZCA please contact the
branch in your region.

Selection

Delegates will be selected based on the spread of NZCA branches around New Zealand.
This selection system ensures participants cover the geographical spread of New
Zealand Chinese. The common denominator is that delegates are selected because they
have leadership potential and/or skills.

The Leadership and Development Conference is a great opportunity for NZCA’s branches
to collectively recognise, support and inspire worthy young people from our local
communities and to provide skills to enhance their futures.
Each NZCA branch is invited to seek applications to attend the NZCA Leadership and Development Conference from people who meet the criteria.

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 as at 1st January 2009.

The standard application form must be completed in full by each applicant and also
endorsed by the applicant’s NZCA branch.

Branches will then forward applications (electronic or hardcopy) to NZCA Auckland by
30th November 2008.

The NZCA Leadership and Development 2009 Organising Committee will review all
applications to determine who will attend the conference. Please note that there is a
maximum number of delegates who can participate, which may cause some applications
to be declined.

Successful applicants will be notified early December as will any unsuccessful applicants.
An information pack will be provided to all attendees at least one week prior to
conference commencement.

Each NZCA branch will be required to contribute $100 for each attendee as NZCA
Auckland has been successful this year in obtaining funding from the Chinese Poll Tax
Heritage Trust for the majority of the costs.

Conclusion

The organising committee are looking forward to the conference and the opportunities
that it brings. This is a great chance for people of like-minds to meet, network and learn
from each other.

We look forward to meeting you all.

Justin Yang and Michael Ng
On behalf of the
2009 Leadership and Development Conference Organising Committee
New Zealand Chinese Association - Auckland Inc

Co-ordinator details

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Downloads

Application Form

Application Form - Word

Information Sheet